Define the Carbohydrate and Fat required for elderly?
Carbohydrate: It is usually recommended that approximately 55en% (percent of energy) be provided from carbohydrate foods with emphasis on complex carbohydrates, Aging has been associated with decreased glucose tolerance and it can be corrected to an extent with increased dietary fiber and exercise.
Fats: In elderly fat intake is recommended to be limited to 20en% (percent of energy) with emphasis on quality of fats used. Emphasis is on right proportion of PLTFA, MUFA and SFA for prevention of coronary artery disease.