"This can be done by keeping your diet, because senior citizens can not equate his situation with a younger age," he said after the gathering Circle Adiyuswa themed "Make Elderly Nutrition" in Hyderabad, recently.
According to Fatimah, who is also member of the Society of Adiyuswa, diseases that haunt the elderly include hypertension, stroke, osteoporosis, cancer, diabetes, cancer, to heart failure. However, he emphasized that the elderly do not have to worry about these diseases. Therefore, lifestyle by eating nutritious foods with a balanced diet, and exercise can prevent disease
He advised the elderly to eat lots of fruits, such as oranges, guava, guava, watermelon, cantaloupe, pineapple, and papaya, as well as vegetables such as broccoli, tomatoes, squash, and carrots. "Fruits and vegetables are very rich in antioxidants that protect cells from damage and contain lots of fiber. Better yet, if the consumption of fruits and vegetables that beginning at age 40 years," he advised.
Besides fruits and vegetables, he added, foods low in saturated fat and cholesterol from animal or biological, such as skinless chicken, fish, beans, tofu, and tempeh also need to be propagated to the elderly, Monday (12/3).
During aging, says Fatimah, thrive fat, not muscle like when a young age, because it actually looks fat if not for muscle, but the influence of fat accumulating.
Meanwhile, Chairman of the Association Adiyuswa explains Prof. Eko Budihardjo, old age does not preclude seniors to take part in the field that they do, including members of the community.
"We are quite actively discussing the issues facing the nation, coincidentally members of this community come from diverse backgrounds, including educators, clergy, and employers," he said.
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