Nutrition of Mature Adults in the UK

Nutrition in Mature Adults In the UK An overview of nutrition and Calcium the common nutritional deficiencies of the over 65's in the UK. 4% of Over 65's Are Deficient* Iron This rises to 15% for free-living women aged 85+. As well strenthening bones and teeth calcium helps nerve cells, blood clotting muscles and keeping a normal heartbeat. 5% of Over 65's Are Deficient* This rises to 6% for free- living women aged 75-84. A lack of Iron can result Vitamin A in Anaemia. 2% of Over 65's Are Deficient* Zinc This rises to 6% for free -living men aged 75-84. Helps to form and maintain healthy skin, teeth, bone and soft tissue. 8% of Over 65's Are Deficient* This rises to 15% for free- Vitamin B2 living men aged 85+. Zinc is needed for the immune system to function properly. 2% of Over 65's Are Deficient* Magnesium This rises to 6% for free-living women aged 85+. Also known as 19% of over 65's Riboflavin, this helps red blood cell production. Are Deficient* This rises to 34% for free-living women aged 75-84. This deficiency is particularly worrying in this age given that there is a higher risk of Oesteoporosis. Magnesium is an essential nutrient that helps the transportation of energy and the contraction of muscles. Symptoms of deficiency include muscle Folic Acid 4% of Over 65's Are Deficient* This rises to 11% for Obsidian Dawn free-living women aged 85+. This is a type of B vitamin, the synthetic form of folate. It helps tissue and cell growth. weakness and tiredness. *Based on mean averages of those 65+ this percentage falls below the Lower Reference Nutrient Intake (LNRI) for this nutrient. Sources: www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/ndnsv3 | www.patient.co.uk/doctor/vitamin-c-deficiency | www.hea Ith.nytimes.com/health/guides/nutrition | www.bbc.co.uk/health/treatments/healthy_living/nutrition/dietary_iro n.shtml | www.nhs.uk/conditions/anaemia-vitamin-b12-and-folate-deficiency/pages/causes.aspx I pagb.co.uk/pub lications/pdfs/towardsahealthierbritain2010.pdf SimplySupplements Healthy living. made simpler! TM www.simplysupplements.co.uk