How should old people eat if they are thin?

First of all, it is necessary to distinguish whether the weight loss is constitutional or malnutrition. The former often has a family history. Although the elderly are thin, their energy, appetite and physical strength are normal, so do not force yourself to become fat. If it is caused by malnutrition, which is manifested by progressive weight loss, muscle atrophy, easy fatigue, poor resistance, etc., and laboratory tests show anemia, low plasma albumin, low lymphocytes, etc., then it should be adjusted to enhance physical fitness and improve health.

(1) Find out the cause and whether there are potential chronic diseases, such as tumors, diabetes, chronic liver disease, chronic gastrointestinal diseases and other diseases that increase consumption or affect absorption, and then treat them in time. For digestive and absorption disorders caused by aging, tooth loss, loss of taste, etc., you should increase the variety, cut into fine pieces and stew to make it easy to digest and absorb.

(2) Increase protein intake, especially animal protein. At this time, it is not advisable to pay too much attention to the cholesterol content and control the non-vegetarian diet.

(3) Sweets are easy to absorb and fats are high in calories, so you should eat more.

(4) Foods rich in fiber not only occupy volume but also affect the absorption of other nutrients and should be properly controlled.

(5) Eat more meals every day and try to increase the total food intake.

(6) Supplement a variety of vitamins to adjust the functions of systemic organs. Appropriate supplement of zinc to improve appetite.

Examples of dietary prescriptions for weight loss:

(1) Stewed chicken with ginseng and qi: 30 grams of Codonopsis pilosula, 30 grams of astragalus, 150 grams of chicken, 5 red dates, 3 slices of ginger. Put it in a bowl, cover it tightly with an appropriate amount of water, simmer for two hours, add salt and MSG to taste, eat the meat and drink the soup. It is suitable for those who are emaciated, short of breath, spontaneous sweating, and prone to colds.

(2) Angelica, ginger and mutton soup: 30 grams of angelica, 15 grams of ginger, 150 grams of mutton, add an appropriate amount of water, cook until the mutton is rotten, add salt and other seasonings, eat the meat and drink the soup. It is suitable for those who suffer from weight loss, dull complexion, dizziness, palpitations, insomnia, numbness of limbs, and fear of cold.

(3) Soft-shell turtle bone marrow soup: 1 soft-shell turtle (removed internal organs and claws), 150 grams of pig spinal cord, 3 slices of ginger, put one dose into the pot, add appropriate amount of water, boil over high heat first, then simmer over low heat until tender, add salt and other seasonings, and drink the soup inside. It is suitable for those who are emaciated, have trouble with fever in the five palpitations, soreness in the waist and spermatorrhea, weak legs, dry mouth and sore throat.