Vitality in later years : food recommendation for older adults

Abstract

Nutrition Council and the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) The publication is intended to serve as a national quality recommendation that defines how to support the nutrition of older adults and organise high-quality food services based on the needs of older people and promote eating together. The food recommendation is intended to serve as a guide for food selection and eating that promote health and well-being as retirement age approaches, thus laying the foundation for maintaining health and functional capacity until a high age. Activities that comply with the recommendation promote the health, functional capacity and quality of life of older people. They speed up recovery from disease and shorten hospital stays, thus reducing the cost of medication and treatment. Good nutrition also improves the possibilities to live at home for a longer time