Abstract

NUTRITION FOR OLD AGE PEOPLE

Dr. Preeti*

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Abstract

In Ayurveda, diet forms the important component of life. Ayurveda has systematically classified vaya and three major classification as balayavastha(Childhood,1-30years), Madhyamavastha (Youth,30- 60years) and Vruddha(Old Age above 60years). Nutrition is an important determinant of health in person over the age of 60 year. Human body requires food to provide energy for all life process, growth, repair and maintenance. A balanced diet contains different type of food in such quantities and proportion that the need of the body is adequately met. Eating a well balanced diet on a regular basis and staying at ideal weight are critical factors in maintaining emotional and physical well being. Ayurveda, diet forms the important component of life as it is included in the Tri-upastambh(Three Pillars of Life). Each food article aggravating action or pacifying or balancing action on human body. To keep the homoeostasis of Doshas(Health), Ayurveda has described specific diet. Adequate nutrition and as well as balanced diet is very vital in old age to prevent and common hazards after the age of 60 years, because after that, many metabolic and physiological changes impact on nutritional needs of the individual. Proper planning and indulging of the diet can maintains our body.

Keywords: Nutrition, Sattwik ahara, Diet, Pathya.