Malnutrition in elderly Indians: An alarming hidden crisis
Dietitian Garima highlights elderly malnutrition as a multifactorial issue, driven by poor nutrient intake, metabolic decline, and chronic disease. Deficiencies in protein, vitamins, and minerals impair immunity, wound healing, and cognition. Incorporating cost-effective nutrient-dense options, pulses, whole grains, and seasonal produce, can improve geriatric health outcomes.