TOPIC		Dieting
INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH	THESIS STATEMENT	Some tips for the elderly to keep healthy by dieting
BODY PARAGRAPH 1	TOPIC SENTENCE	Consume high-protein but low-calorie products
	SUPPORTING DETAILS	1. Through verywellfit.com, Shereen Lehman, MS (2021) notes that the older we get, the less calories our metabolism needs. 2. Foods that contain high-protein but low-calorie including tuna, turkey, mushrooms, and peas will help our healthy metabolism. 3. Based on a study by Dr. Chalobol Chalermsri, M.D. (2019), health of the elderly depends on the food choice. 4. Therefore, high-protein but low-calorie foods are the main key for elderly health.
BODY PARAGRAPH 2	TOPIC SENTENCE	Stay hydrated by drinking water
	SUPPORTING DETAILS	1. Dr. Stacie Ly (Scripps, 2019), an internal medicine specialist at Scripps Coastal Medical Center Carlsbad, states that 8 oz glasses of water each day is recommended for elderly and they may need more if they are active or the weather is hot. 2.  Water needs can also be obtained from tea, soup, or even fruits and vegetables. 3.  It means that there are no more excuses for elderly to wait until they are thirsty to drink because water can be obtained from various healthy sources.
BODY PARAGRAPH 3	TOPIC SENTENCE	Stay active and exercise
	SUPPORTING DETAILS	1. Examples of exercises that are suitable for elderly include walking, cycling, chair yoga, regular stretching, or resistance band workouts. 2. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or CDC (2022), the elderly need moderate level activity at least 30 minutes a day for 5 days a week and at least 2 days a week of strengthen muscles activities. 3. By stay active and exercise, the elderly may attain healthy body and muscles.
CONCLUDING PARAGRAPH		If you are 65 years old or older, you can follow some of those tips for your healthy diet

 

Dieting for the Elderly

What comes to your mind about elderly? Most of them become inactive and unenthusiastic at their age. Moreover, they are not in fit condition anymore because of their poor healthy habits, even though being healthy is essential for the elderly. Actually, maintaining health for the elderly is very easy, for example with dieting. Here are some tips for the elderly to keep healthy by dieting.  

In the diet process, elderly need to consume high-protein but low-calorie products. Through verywellfit.com, Shereen Lehman, MS (2021) notes that the older we get, the less calories our metabolism needs. Foods that contain high-protein but low-calorie including tuna, turkey, mushrooms, and peas will help our healthy metabolism. Based on a study by Dr. Chalobol Chalermsri, M.D. (2019), health of the elderly depends on the food choice. Therefore, high-protein but low-calorie foods are the main key for elderly health.

Stay hydrated by drinking water is a must for elderly. Dr. Stacie Ly (Scripps, 2019), an internal medicine specialist at Scripps Coastal Medical Center Carlsbad, states that 8 oz glasses of water each day is recommended for elderly and they may need more if they are active or the weather is hot. Water needs can also be obtained from tea, soup, or even fruits and vegetables. It means that there are no more excuses for elderly to wait until they are thirsty to drink because water can be obtained from various healthy sources.

The elderly can bolster up their diet by stay active and exercise. Examples of exercises that are suitable for elderly include walking, cycling, chair yoga, regular stretching, or resistance band workouts. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or CDC (2022), the elderly need moderate level activity at least 30 minutes a day for 5 days a week and at least 2 days a week of strengthen muscles activities. By stay active and exercise, the elderly may attain healthy body and muscles.

The elderly can change their poor healthy habits with dieting. Consume high-protein but low-calorie products, stay hydrated, then stay active and exercise are simple ways in dieting for the elderly. If you are 65 years old or older, you can follow some of those tips for your healthy diet.

 

References:

CDC. 2022. How Much Physical Activity do Older Adults Need? Accessed June 16, 2022. https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/basics/older_adults/index.htm#:~:text=Adults%20aged%2065%20and%20older,of%20activities%20that%20strengthen%20muscles.

Chalermsri, Chalobol. 2019. "Understanding Food Choices and Practices among Older People in Thailand - an Exploratory Study." Accessed June 16, 2022.

Scripps. 2019. 6 Simple Ways to Stay Hydrated. February 22. Accessed June 16, 2022. https://www.scripps.org/news_items/6630-6-simple-ways-to-stay-hydrated.

Verywellfit. 2021. Why Your Daily Calorie Need Decreases with Age. February 8. Accessed July 5, 2022. https://www.verywellfit.com/your-daily-calorie-need-decreases-with-age-2507134.