Eating well after sixty with a smaller appetite

Look at what has changed

Think about when appetite changed and whether chewing, swallowing, shopping or cooking has become difficult. Medicines, illness and dental problems can also affect eating. Share these details with a doctor if food intake is falling.

Smaller, more frequent meals may be easier than three large ones. Make use of the times when your appetite is strongest. If you follow a prescribed diet or fluid limit, ask a dietitian how to adapt meals to it.

Add variety to familiar meals

HealthHub recommends attention to protein as people age. The amount and texture should suit your health and needs; a dietitian can help if meals remain small or weight is falling.

Where does Vplus fit?

Vplus is an optional supplement, not a treatment for poor appetite or malnutrition. Twenty tablets weigh four grams in total, so they cannot provide the energy and protein of a meal.

Indigo’s published directions say twenty tablets once or twice daily, and recommend morning use before food. Follow the directions on your current pack.

Check with a doctor or pharmacist if you take medicines or need advice about a suitable amount. Continue adapting meals to your appetite and nutritional needs whether or not you choose Vplus.