The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-10-25
HomemalerS'
Briefs
GLADYS L: DoIoN
Home Demonstration Ascent

| Home Demonstration Agent
Elderly people-increasingly num-
erous in this country-have spec
ial nutrition problems, and these
are often greater If an individual
has not been adequately nourished
in earlier life.
To aid those who ask whats
the right food for old folks?" some
suggestions are given. Y
From the diet standpoint, elder
ly people can be divided into two
groups: ! Those hale and hearty
but somewhat less active than for
merly. 2 Those physically aged:
that is, those whose bodies have
become worn, infirm, disabled or
sick.
Men and women In either group
are likely to need somewhat fewer
calories than in their more active
years. It is the rare individual
who continues to use the same
energy after middle age. More
calories than are needed lead
to storing up fat; and the disad.
vantages Of overweight increase
with age. The best way to reduce
calories is to 60 light on fats, sweet
and starches, remembering that
some fat IS needed In the diet, and
sweets in moderation help to make
food palatable.
Needs for vitamins and minerals
continue about the same in old age
so meals should include fruits,
vegetables, milk and other differ
ent kinds Of foods required at
every age.
Persons who show physical ag-
ing, generally need to have food
prepared 50 that It Is easier to-
chew and digest. Some sugges-
tons for suuch persons, when not
on diets prescribed by physicians
are
Include in the diet q great deal
Of milk, both to drink and cooked
in soups and puddings. Chop or
seive foods hard to chew. In some
cases it is best to avoid such
foods. Grains Of corn are hard to
chew, so corn is best served In q
pudding made from scraped corn
with no skin. Tomato juice is bet
ter than tomatoes unless seeds and
skins are strained out. Squash
seeds should be removed.
Fruit juices are suitable, includ-
ing orange and grapefruit. Stewed
or baked fruits are usually toler.
ated better than raw.
Suitable protein foods include
ground meats, faxed fish, eggs,
cottage cheese, Cheddar cheese
dishes in which the cheese Is fine |
y divided.
All kinds Of bread and cereals
are suitable unless they cause dis
comfort thru faulty chewing. Cof-
fee, tea, matted milk and cocoa are
allowable and usually welcome. |
Good desserts are custards, rice
junket, gelatin, ice
cream, as well % candies some
times, unless they cause obvious |
trouble. High seasonings and con-
diments are irritating, and greasy
gravies and sauce put q burden |
On, weak digestive system.
Soups are generally liked, and
should be made as nourishing a.
possible.
A good rule for comfort In de-
Ginning years Is to eat oftener and
less at time-but regular meals,
not nibbling. A cup Of tea or
broth in the afternoon and hot
milk at bedtime, In addition to
three meals, help an elderly per-
SON to keep up energy through the
lay and to sleep better at night.
Many elderly people prefer their
meal at noon or early
evening.
As a safety precaution In using
an electric washing machine on
washday, stand on q dry floor and
nave hands dry when connecting |
,r disconnecting the plug. Grasp
he plug, not the cord. Keep the
ord in good condition.
THE +. 4. q.
The F A. O. Is the first Of the
New United Nations organizations
at Quebec, October 16.
What does FAC. stand for? Facts
about Food and Agricultural Or
,anization. All governments are
invited to attend.
How will this organization work?
There will be one representative |
rom each member nation. Each
lation will have one vote In the
conference and made up Of these
members. They win choose q Di-
.ecfor.G General who will direct thu