老年人的食欲和营养摄入的状况,除了与胃肠消化功能有关外,口腔的咀嚼功能和卫生状况也是很重要的方面。 咀嚼 随着年龄的增长,老年人的味觉功能普遍降低,食欲不佳。为了改善这种情况,进食时应适当地多加咀嚼,因为咀嚼可增加唾液,唾液可增进味觉,而味觉又可促进食欲。老年人吃饭时对小片的肉、胡萝卜、青菜、芹菜等食物均应 Elderly appetite and nutritional status, in addition to gastrointestinal function, the oral chewing function and health status is also very important aspects. Chewing With age, the elderly generally reduce the taste function, poor appetite. In order to improve this situation, eating should be more appropriate to chew, because chewing can increase saliva, saliva can improve taste, and taste can promote appetite. Older people eat small pieces of meat, carrots, vegetables, celery and other food should be