Guanajuato, Gto; March 19, 2023.- The System for the Integral Development of the Family (DIF), promotes a healthy life to users of the Gerontological Development Spaces (EDG), through the virtual chat: “Recommendations for a correct diet in the Elderly”, for the prevention disease and maintain both physical and mental health.
The talk was given by the nutritionist Mariana Amor Mendoza, who shared with the elderly and coordinators of the Gerontological Spaces about food, the best habits in preparing dishes and tips to keep active through different exercises.
The Director of Community Strengthening, Daniel Gallegos Hernandez explained that through the Orientation and Food Assistance Coordination, it seeks to provide relevant information to beneficiaries and staff of the Municipal DIF Systems to raise awareness about the importance of maintaining a healthy life through a healthy, varied and sufficient diet.
“We are gathered to share practical recommendations that promote the integration of a correct diet, highlighting the importance of the health and nutrition of older adults who connected to the virtual chat through the platforms of the Municipal DIF”, express.
the nutritionist Mariana Amor Mendoza He mentioned that health is not only not suffering from diseases, but that people must be in a state of total well-being, both physical and mental, to improve the quality of life.
“I see nutrition not only the food that we put in our mouths and that we put on our table, nutrition is everything that nourishes our body, it is the energy we get every day, it is what we read, it is our feelings, it is the environment in which we move, that is what nourishes us”, he expressed.
Likewise, he highlighted the importance of acquiring tools that help to know how to care for food, in addition to exercising regularly and maintaining a positive mind to improve the quality of life of older adults.
Among the recommendations, there is also the consumption of avocado, unheated olive oil, seeds, almonds, walnuts or grated coconut on a daily basis. In addition to legumes such as: beans, lentils, chickpeas, broad beans, peas at least every third day.
Finally, the nutrition specialist highlighted the importance of exercising 150 minutes a week according to the World Health Organization, such as walking, jogging, stretching, among other activities.
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