Nutrition For The Elderly

摘要

IN our countiy, duj to the consumption of a nutritious diet and good medical facilities, the life span of Indians has increased and hence the proportion of elderly population is increasing. According to an UNESCO estimate in 1975, the population of elderly was 350 million which is likely to increase to 590 illion in 2005. So for India is concerned, the proportion of elderly was 5.97% of the total population 1971 and is likely to reach 6.91% by 1996. European countries, pejple above 70 are considered elderly but in India retirement age is 58 to 60 yea-s d after that a person is categorised as elderly. Due increased population of elderly, the subject 'Geriatrics' has caught the interest of scientists all over the world.