How to ensure the diet nutrition of the elderly in nursing homes

1. food supply: the choice of ingredients should pay attention to diversification. Cereal food should not be limited to rice, but can be supplied alternately with all kinds of pasta, and coarse grains such as potatoes should be added appropriately to enrich the staple food; The proportion of fish and shrimp food should be increased in the meat supply. Compared with domestic animals, the protein of fish and shrimp is more easily digested and absorbed by the elderly, and its fat content is lower than that of domestic animals, and most of the fat is unsaturated fatty acid, which is beneficial to the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health of the elderly; The supply of vegetables should be diversified, and roots, green leaves and bacteria and algae can be supplied alternately.

2. Cooking methods: Improve the cooking methods of meals, pay attention to the color and fragrance of meals, use seasonings reasonably, equip with salt control spoons and oil control spoons, and limit the use of salt and oil. Give priority to boiling and stew, and try to reduce frying.

3. Individualization of diet: It is quite difficult for old-age care institutions to take into account the individualization of all the elderly in diet. It is suggested to start with the classified diet and establish the health status file of each elderly person on the basis of a comprehensive understanding of their health status. Scientifically classify and manage the elderly with special dietary needs.

4. Equipped with nutritionists: It is recommended that nursing homes be equipped with professional nutritionists to provide long-term guidance on the food supply in the canteen. The perfection of all aspects of old-age care institutions needs financial support. The state should increase investment in the old-age care industry, attach importance to the cultivation of talents in related fields, and make the services of old-age care institutions truly meet the health needs of the elderly.