Importance of Healthy Food for the Quality of Life of the Elderly

Abstract

Population aging is increasing at a rapid pace and it is a longing for today's society to grow healthy and with quality of life. The study provides a greater understanding of healthy eating that contributes to a better quality of life for the elderly. The study aims to analyze the importance of healthy eating for the elderly. It is understood that when combined with other activities the results are the best with regard to quality of life. The study is defined as an integrative review and qualitative approach. From the descriptors and the inclusion and exclusion criteria, thirty scientific articles were obtained and from these, ten were selected to compose the sample for the elaboration of this study and discuss the theme in focus. It is clear that healthy eating can and should favor the elderly with a substantial improvement in quality of life. It is necessary a nutritional monitoring with the elderly in order to contribute more and more to the quality of life and also subsidize the actions directed to this public.