Lunchtime Talk: Diet Management for the Elderly

As a person ages, there are many physical changes that would predispose them to poor health. This talk aims to provide a deeper understanding in the dietary management for the elderly with common chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, high cholesterol as well as constipation, osteoporosis and anemia. Simple guidelines to assess risk of malnutrition and ways to prevent it will also be discussed.