The importance of a balanced diet

Posted on October 15, 2021 by louise savoie

Having a healthy balanced diet is essential to living a healthy lifestyle. This ensures that you are consuming a wide range of foods that provide you with the nutrients you need to function. At Trifecta Home Care, we understand great nutrition plays the biggest role in overall well being.
As a provider of senior care in South Jersey, we often bring up the following reasons why a balanced diet is important, especially in seniors:

• It lowers their risk of developing chronic health conditions such as diabetes and heart disease
• A poor diet can put them at risk of muscle and bone weakness
• It improves the function of the immune system in preventing diseases and infections
• It can help maintain a healthy weight

It is also essential to have a balanced diet as various factors put seniors at risk of malnutrition. This can include:

• A decreased appetite due to changes in the taste of smell and taste
• Medical conditions and medications that can reduce the appetite or ability to absorb nutrients
• Dietary restrictions that can cause undereating

Are you in need of home care services, to ensure you are eating a healthy balanced diet? We at Trifecta Home Care LLC can help you achieve the quality of life you deserve.
We offer various services, including 24-hour in-home care, dementia care, veterans care, personal hygiene, and others.
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