The demand for daily intake of calorie is declined as the people grow older day by day. The declining level of physical activity is a main factor behind this less calorie demand in old age. But the need for essential vitamins and minerals still persist. Besides, the loss of appetite or the reactions associated with intake of various medicines cause weakness, fatigue, tiredness, etc. Research indicates that the aged persons eat 40% less food as compared to their original requirements. Justifiably the aged people over 60 years of age deserve attention of all concerned about the old age food.

The Old age is associated with various old age health problems namely diabetes, high blood pressure, heart diseases, kidney diseases, etc. This situation demands specific food habit for old age. For example, the use of raw salt with rice should be given up; eating of salty foods should be avoided.

The people in old age face difficulties in eating hard food due to Loss of teeth or broken teeth or shaky teeth. In this situation, the liquid or semi liquid food as given to the old people should contain adequate proportion of all the essential nutrients and minerals.

The digestion as well as the metabolic capacity is declined as the people get older gradually. So it is better to select easily digestible food at this age. It is better to avoid fatty, spicy and too much fried food. Potato, fish, egg, etc. are easily digestible food. Constipation is also a common problem at old age. This can be minimized through regular intake of food having adequate fibre content, drinking of adequate and required water, mixure of Ispa-gula-husk, etc

The people at old age tend to suffer from loneliness, frustration, anxiety, and other related psychological problems which may cause loss of appetite in old age. These kinds of problems need to be addressed with the advice of appropriate physicians.

9 grams of protein is necessary for each 1 kg. Of person weight. Chicken soup, egg, milk and dairy products should be eaten to meet the demand of requirements of proteins in old age in case of any inability for the old person to take required amount of fish and meat. Vegetable soup and fruit juice should be ideal in case there is any digestion problem for eating raw vegetables and fruits. The milk or card should be included in the daily food list for old age as a source of calcium.

Some suitable food items for old-age persons include hotchpotch”, flattened rice with milk or card, soup, milk-bread, etc. The breakfast items may include custard with mixed fruits, etc.

The above analysis and discussions amply suggests that there is a significant correlation between old age and choices of food. This suggests that there is a strong necessity  to become more responsive to the needs and selection of  old age food.

Cabbage contains a variety of nutrients. These nutrient contents of cabbage are useful for health according to nutrition experts and scientists. The vitamin contents of cabbage like calcium, iron, sulphur, phosphorus, etc. have tremendous impact on health. Fibre content of cabbage also appears to be significant.

Multiple impact of cabbage on health is stated below:

Weight loss

Cabbage contains tartaric acid. Sugar and carbohydrate are transformed into fat inside human body. This tartaric acid obstructs the accumulation of fat in human body. Justifiably cabbage should find a place in the list of  daily food item.

Remove headache

Many people complain about headache off and on. They may manage headache by eating cabbage at least once a day with food.

Reduce bone pain

Cabbage possesses anti-inflammatory property. So cabbage is considered as an important vegetable for relieving bone and joint pains.

Reduce anemia

Cabbage is rich in iron content. So cabbage can be a good natural option for those persons with anemia symptoms.

Preserve skin qualities

Cabbage can protect skin quality. Cabbage increases brightness of skin. It also removes spots from the skin.

Stabilize youthfulness

The vitamin contents of cabbage keep the blood vessels strong and active. This helps to delay the display of signs of aging process on the face.

Justifiably the above discussions indicates the significant impact of cabbage on health through various  nutrient contents and vitamin contents of cabbage when  eaten as food item.

Milk is the king of foods-there should not be any hesitation about this proposition. The significant level of nutritional content of milk has made milk the king of foods. Milk is considered as the best ingredient for preserving the human health. The lactose content of milk aids in body formation and growth as well as intellectual development. Cow milk contains amino acid, various types of vitamins, and minerals like chromium, manganese, iron, cobalt, copper, zinc, iodine and selenium, etc. The composition of milk include water 86.5%, lactose 4.8%, fat 4.5%, protein 3.5%, and vitamins and minerals 0.7%.Cow milk is the source of nutrition and energy. Research findings confirmed effectiveness of milk for the prevention of cancer and heart diseases.

The annual per capita intake of milk is 242 Kg. in U.K., 241 Kg. in Australia, 254 Kg. in USA, 247 Kg. in Germany, 261 Kg. in France, 296 Kg. in Denmark, and 356 Kg. in Sweden. These figures appear to be much lower in developing countries including only 26 kg.  in some countries. Research findings also indicate that the probability of being attacked with diseases is less in case of those who take 1.5 or 2 glasses of milk daily as compared to those who take 2 glasses of milk a week.
It appears that the incidence of various diseases increase due to absence of immune capacity of body –for want of  milk or adequate quantity of milk. The formation and development of child brain vis-à-vis the development of child IQ is badly affected due to want of milk. The formation and development of bony structures is also badly affected for want of milk. According to a health prescription, the per capita daily requirement of milk is 250 ml.

The above analysis suggests that milk is a very essential food item to promote and stabilize human health. Milk should constitute an integral part of daily food basket. Milk is the king of foods.