Abstract

GERIATRICS DIETARY RECOMMENDATION – A REVIEW ARTICLE

*Vd. Bhaskar M. Perke and Vd. Pallavi Babruwahan Dudhewad

ABSTRACT

The care of aged is called geriatrics or clinical gerontology. Geriatrics refers to medical care for older age. Nutrition is essential determining factor of elderly mass specifically over the age of 65 years. adequate nutrition such as carbohydrate, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals and water are always important for better ageing. Therapeutic diet is helpful for geriatrics health conditions. Good nutrition gives energy and helps prevent some geriatrics diseases. In Ayurveda deals with the diet very broadly Like Rasayana. Ayurveda, has got the potential for prevention of diseases by health promotion and management in old age. We discuss dietary recommendation good nutrition and Rasayana for older age.

Keywords: Geriatrics, Nutrition, Rasayana, diet.