What should an old man eat if he is too thin?

　　First of all, it is necessary to distinguish whether the weight loss is constitutional or malnutrition. The former often has a family history. Although the elderly are thin, their energy, appetite and physical strength are normal, so do not force yourself to become fat. If it is caused by malnutrition, it will be manifested in progressive weight loss, muscle atrophy, easy fatigue, poor resistance, etc. Laboratory tests will show anemia ,plasma albumin If the level of lymphocytes is low, lymphocytes are low, etc., they should be adjusted to enhance physical fitness and improve healthy。

　　(1) Find out the cause and whether there are potential chronic diseases, such as tumors, diabetes, chronic liver disease, chronic gastrointestinal disease disease Diseases that increase consumption or affect absorption should be treated in time, and digestive and absorption disorders caused by aging, tooth loss, loss of taste, etc. should be added to the variety, chopped into fine pieces and stewed to make them stimulate appetite and easy to digest and absorb.

　　(2) Increase protein intake, especially animal protein. At this time, it is not advisable to pay too much attention to the cholesterol content and control the non-vegetarian diet.

　　(3) Sweets are easy to absorb and fats are high in calories, so you should eat more.

　　(4) Foods rich in fiber not only occupy volume but also affect the absorption of other nutrients and should be properly controlled.

　　(5) Eat more meals every day and try to increase the total food intake.

　　(6) Supplement a variety of vitamins to adjust body organ functions. Appropriate supplement of zinc to improve appetite.

　　Examples of dietary prescriptions for weight loss:

　　(1) Stewed chicken with ginseng and ginseng: 30 grams of Codonopsis pilosula, 30 grams of astragalus, 150 grams of chicken, 5 red dates, 3 slices of ginger. Put it in a bowl, cover it tightly with an appropriate amount of water, simmer for two hours, add salt and MSG to taste, eat the meat and drink the soup. Suitable for weight loss, shortness of breath, spontaneous sweating, and easy cold who.

　　(2) Angelica, ginger and mutton soup: 30 grams of angelica, 15 grams of ginger, 150 grams of mutton, add an appropriate amount of water, cook until the mutton is rotten, add salt and other seasonings, eat the meat and drink the soup. It is suitable for those who suffer from weight loss, dull complexion, dizziness, palpitations, insomnia, numbness of limbs, and fear of cold.

　　(3) Soft-shell turtle bone marrow soup: 1 soft-shell turtle (removed internal organs and claws), 150 grams of pig spinal cord, 3 slices of ginger, put one dose into the pot, add appropriate amount of water, boil over high heat first, then simmer over low heat until tender, add salt and other seasonings, and drink the soup inside. It is suitable for those who are emaciated, have trouble with fever in the five palpitations, soreness in the waist and spermatorrhea, weak legs, dry mouth and sore throat.