Diet Essentials: Heart Disease Risk Reduction in Men Over 50

This report investigates the impact of a healthy diet on reducing heart disease risk in men over 50, highlighting that heart-related issues are more prevalent in this age group. It compares the benefits of specific foods like beans, oats, and yogurt, emphasizing essential nutrients such as calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B12, and dietary fiber. The report also discusses the importance of potassium and healthy fats while addressing the challenges older men face in maintaining a healthy weight and metabolism. Ultimately, it concludes that a healthy diet is crucial for men over 50 to maintain heart health and overall well-being. Desklib offers a range of resources, including similar solved assignments, to aid students in their studies.

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Does healthy
Diet Reduce the
risk of heart
diseases in men
age above 50
rather than
other age
groups?
May 27
2019
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Table of Contents
Introduction.................................................................................................................................................2
People over the age of 50.........................................................................................................................2
Comparison of healthy diet benefits........................................................................................................4
Some of the nutrients that benefit people above 50 years old..................................................................5
Conclusion...................................................................................................................................................8
References...................................................................................................................................................9

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Research question:
Does healthy Diet Reduce the risk of heart diseases in men age above 50 rather than other age
groups?
Introduction
Heart disease defines a variety of situations that impacts the heart. Illnesses under the heart
disorder umbrella comprise blood vessel illnesses, for example, coronary artery disease
(CAD); heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias); and heart impairment a person born with
(CHD), among others. The word "heart disease" is frequently used with another term
cardiovascular disease (Nichols, et al., 2016) The Cardiovascular disease commonly refers to
situations that include contracted or obstructed blood ducts that can result in a heart attack,
pain in the chest (angina) or stroke. Other types of heart illnesses, for example, those that
impact muscle of the heart, valves or the rhythm, also are deliberated types of heart illness.
Centres for Disease Control (CDC) reported that heart disorder is the major reason for expiry
in the United Kingdom, US, Canada, and in different states of Australia. One in every four
expiries in the United States is associated with a heart disorder. CHD, arrhythmia, and the
myocardial infarction are certain illustrations of heart disorder. Heart illness might be cured
with medicine or operation. Quitting smoking and a healthy diet can help stop heart disorder
(Banks, et al., 2016). This assessment report will discuss the impacts of a healthy diet in the
reduction of the risk of heart disease among people above 50 years compared to other age
groups.

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People over the age of 50
People belong to this age groups needs to be more conscious about their health as in this age the
immune system starts reducing its functioning comparing to the other young people, although
there are different researchers identified that healthy lifestyle including healthy diet can help
them in living a healthy life. According to the American Heart Association computations, about
80 per cent of people who die from cardiovascular disease is 50 years and older (Mozaffarianet
al., 2016). Age itself increases your risk of developing heart disease. They are more likely to
develop hearing related issues compare younger people. A health favourable diet can benefit men
over the age of 50 to decrease their risk of heart-related issues, diabetes type 2, fatness, and some
kinds of cancer compared to adolescents as their immune system is already strong, therefore
having benefited from healthy is less (Lourenco, et al., 2018). Fruits, vegetables, different types
of whole grains, and dairy products which are fat-free or low in fat are considered as healthy
choices for middle-aged people. Other healthy products that can be included in 50 years old
people’s diet include Lean meats, poultry products, different fishes, beans, eggs, and dry nuts, as
they are the great source of protein. However the benefits of these products for other age group
are not different and provide a similar amount of protein for them as well, but 50 years above
people can observe the benefits quickly. For a healthy heart and favourable weight management,
it is significant to consume foods that are short in saturated fats, certain trans-fats, bad
cholesterol, and added sugars. Older adults commonly require fewer calories (Ngandu, Lehtisalo,
Solomon, Levälahti, Ahtiluoto, Antikainen, Bäckman, Hänninen, Jula, Laatikainen, and
Lindström, 2015). Though, their nutrient requirements are similar to the people belongs to
adolescent and adult age groups, that is why consumption of nutrient-rich, complete foods
becomes tremendously essential. Consuming a diet rich protein can help the people over the age

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of 50 to fight with sarcopenia, the age-associated muscle and strength compared to the people
belongs to other age groups. Research indicates that middle age people (above 50 years) might
get the maximum benefits if they include protein-rich nutrition along with resistance exercise
(Melina, Craig, and Levin, 2016). Kids are least probable to have increased levels of cholesterol
in their body compared to older people and only require having their levels tested once or twice
beforehand they are eighteen years old. Though, if the kid has risk aspects for increased
cholesterol levels, they must get monitored more regularly (Ngandu et al., 2015).
Comparison of healthy diet benefits
As people grow old, the requirements for food and fruits are changed dramatically. Over the age
of 30, the metabolism starts to gradually reduce, and in after the age of 50 years, this situation
becomes more problematic, which indicates that these people require being more selective for
the food they consume, compare to the other age groups. Eating a range of whole foodstuffs
actually is the key to the health favourable diet; however certain food products offer additional
nutritional band for above 50 years old people that other age groups people (Tapsell, Neale,
Satija, and Hu, 2016).
Foods that benefit people aged 50 years above more than other age groups
Beans:
Different research indicates that consuming bean or lentils on a regular basis can help in
reducing bad (LDL) cholesterol by five per cent among the older adults. Another study
conducted among older adults people suffering from type 2 diabetes identified that consuming a
cup of lentils or bean every day as the part of a healthy diet reduces hemoglobin A1c, which is

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the marker of controlling blood sugar by o.5 per cent that considered as the substantial
improvement for the older adults aged above 50 years (Sala-Vila, Estruch, and Ros, 2015).
Oats
The risk of developing heart diseases augmented dramatically in males over the age of 50 and
females over55 years old, therefore incorporating additional cholesterol reducing food such as
oats in the diet is the effective strategy (Tapsell, et al., 2016). Different studies in the benefits of
oats among older adults identified that these food products are rich in a kind of fibre called beta
globulin, and eating minimum 3 grams of this particular fibre every day has been reported to
decrease the complete and LDL cholesterol intensities by five to ten per cent. Although oats have
been consumed by healthy adults or adolescents for bodybuilding, and its benefits are quite
similar for people belong to the adolescent, adults, and older adults group (Comino, de Lourdes
Moreno, and Sousa, 2015).
Yogurt
As mentioned earlier consuming satisfactory protein-rich food regularly can help in preventing
muscle loss and slows that gradually decline in the lean body mass that happens as people grow
old. Yogurt particularly Greek type can deliver a complete dose of superior quality protein.
Researches conducted on the benefits of cow's milk yogurt in older people (above 50 years)
identified that this type of yogurt and fortified nondairy products are similarly superior source of
calcium, which is considered as the most essential nutrient for people over the age of 50 and they
require it in large amounts for healthy body (Fernandez, et al., 2017).

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Some of the nutrients that benefit people above 50 years old
Calcium and Vitamin D
Older people require additional calcium and vitamin D to assist and maintain their bone and hear
health than younger people. Consuming three servings of food daily containing a high amount of
calcium can help them to fulfil this requirement (Comino et al., 2015). Fox example fortified
cereals and some fruit juices, milk and fortified plant drinks, and dark green leafy vegetables.
Calcium and vitamin D requirements are increases with age and people over the age of 50needs
to take these nutrients regularly (Tong, Wareham, Khaw, Imamura, and Forouhi, 2016).
Vitamin B12
It has been identified by different researches that many individuals older than 50 years do not
consume sufficient vitamin B12. Investigations have reported that vitamin B12 assist in reducing
levels homocysteine which ultimately can reduce the risk of developing heart-related issues.
Deprived of proper vitamin B12 levels, body’s RBCs (red blood cells) do not produce properly,
therefore their production might be decreased, leading to anemia and symptoms of anemia can
involve weakness, shortness of breathing, and irregular heartbeat. The Fortified cereal, lean meat
and some fish and seafood are sources of vitamin B12. Ask your doctor or a registered dietitian
nutritionist if you need a vitamin B12 supplement (American Diabetes Association, 2016).
Dietary Fiber
People need to eat more fibre rich food for a healthy heart, as Fiber can support in lowering the
risk of having heart disorder and stop Type 2 diabetes. Fibres assist older people to keep their
bowel functioning normal and might benefit digestive health also, by promoting the bacterial

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survival in the gut. Higher consumptions of dietary fibre similarly have been revealed to assist in
decreasing the risk of emerging diabetes Type 2 and heart illness (Fernandez, et al., 2017).
Numerous fibre-rich foodstuffs take lengthier to chew and can support keep a person full longer.
Males older than 50 years require 30 grams of dietary fibre every day; some of the good sources
are whole grains, different types of fruits, green leafy vegetables, and beans and lentils. Although
fibres are essential for all people for a healthy gut, as the functioning of digestive among older
people reduces as they age, therefore they require more fibres to remain healthy and reduce risk
of Heart diseases (Gotsis, Anagnostis, Mariolis, Vlachou, Katsiki, and Karagiannis, 2015).
Potassium
Potassium is another nutrient that has been continually recommended by the physicians of the
patient suffering from heart-related issues. Enhancing potassium consumption along with
dropping sodium (salt) might lower the risk of increased blood pressure (Tong, et al., 2016).
Some of the good sources of potassium are Fruits, vegetables and beans. The low levels of
potassium in the body cause hypokalemia which results in diarrhea, vomiting, and adrenal gland
disease. People over the age of usually suffers from muscle weakness, and the lower potassium
levels can upsurge the problem as this might associated with cramps, twitch, abnormal heart
rhythms, and muscle weakness (Prince, et al., 2015).
Know Your Fats
Diets that are short in saturated fats and other bad Trans-fat support decrease the risk of heart
illness. Majority of the fats an individual eat must be polyunsaturated and the monounsaturated
fats, that are mostly found in nuts, some seeds, avocados, olive oil and all type of fishes. Nearly

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no one has substantial CAD (coronary artery disorder) when they are young, though the process
twitches in babyhood It accelerates significantly around the age of 50 to 60 (Gotsis, et al., 2015).
Majority of Older men unable to consume the way they used to eat in their 20s and
uphold a favourable weight. As males age, they characteristically become less active physically,
lose body muscle and advance fat. These issues may be the reason for slow metabolism as
Mentioned above. More physical activity with a healthy diet is desirable to retain metabolism up.
According to Tourlouki, Matalas, and Panagiotakos (2009) nutritionists and community health
policy producers need to deal with the obstacles that obstruct healthy consumption in older
populaces and identify the issues expediting unhealthy food eating. Their Findings exposed that
numerous food choices might decrease CVD risk in people over the age of 50 years. For
instance, a dietary outline like the Mediterranean diet appears defensive in an elder individual’s
cardiac wellbeing. More investigation is desired to comprehend the impacts of healthy diets and
lifestyles changes on global wellbeing in older populaces (Wei, et al., 2017).
Conclusion
Heart-related issues are situations that affect a person’s heart negatively. There is a
different type of heart diseases such as CVD, CAD, stroke, and chronic heart failure. These
particular health issues are more common among people aged above 50 years old compared to
younger people. Therefore eating a healthy diet is beneficial to keep them healthy and reducing
the risk of heart diseases. Some of the foods that can be helpful for people aged above 50 years
are beans, oats, Yogurt, fruits, green leafy vegetables, lentils, milk, and cereals. These essential
foodstuffs provide some nutrients that are essential for reducing health-related issues such as
calcium, vitamin d, vitamin b 12, dietary fibres, and potassium. However, these nutrients are also

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required for all people but more effective in reducing the risk associated with heart disease
among the people aged over 50 years. These people have a weaker immune system, muscle
weakness, and weak digestive or metabolism ability, where they require more of these nutrients
and these can keep them safe form heart issues compared to younger people. However the
healthy diet reduces the risk in older people but, more research should be done on the effects of a
healthy diet for this age group.
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