Live Longer, but How? Nutrition and Aging
Hatice Kübra Barcın Güzeldere, Meral AKSOY
Abstract
The elderly population increases and more prolonged life expectancy and increased worldwide, and with this increase, healthy aging gained importance. The increased expectancy of a longer and healthier life has created curiosity about how nutrition can be. Nutrition is one of the critical factors for healthy aging. Some diet models and diet applications (for example, calorie restriction) extend the quality and span of life. Life expectancy is longer in some places globally (Blue Zones, Hunza, Abkhazia, Vilcabamba), which is mainly linked to nutrition. Peoples who live longer eat natural foods, primarily vegetables and fruits, fish, yogurt, and drink pure water. In addition to nutritional behavior, lifestyle is essential. In the world's healthy elderly's have social, mental, and physically active life.