WOMEN AFTER FIFTY-NUTRITION AND DIETETICS

Abstract

As women age, their metabolisms start to slow down, and generally there is a decline in the normal activity. Therefore, women after 50 years of age, may find it more and more difficult to maintain healthy body weights. Fortunately, a proper diet and regular exercise helps keep women in their 50s looking and feeling their best. At age 50, most women require between 1900 and 2000 calories daily to maintain healthy weights. Women who are above 50 should limit or completely avoid certain foods to help maintain healthy body weights and reduce their risk for chronic diseases, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and type-2 diabetes. Eating plenty of protein-rich foods in the right time, helps maintain lean muscle mass. For healthy weight management and to minimize disease risks, women should choose fiber-rich carbs, protein rich fermented foods and heart-healthy fats. KEY WORDS: Metabolic changes, Diet and Exercise, Dietary needs, Psychological needs