Eating a healthy diet shouldn’t just be prioritised by the young, as malnutrition is increasingly affecting older adults these days. So how would our nutritional needs change as we grow older and what is the importance of a healthy diet among the elderly? We’re speaking to dietitian Rozanna M Rosly to find out more about the reasons behind malnutrition among the elderly and its consequences.

Produced by: Lim Sue Ann

Presented by: Sharmilla Ganesan

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