新加坡老年人的营养不良率正在上升,促使全国努力改善营养与健康。 Malnutrition is rising among Singapore’s older adults, prompting nationwide efforts to improve nutrition and health.

根据2024年的一项研究,新加坡老年人的营养不良率正在上升,健康老年人占10%,早期体弱者占17%。 Malnutrition is rising among older adults in Singapore, with 10% of healthy seniors and 17% of those with early frailty affected, according to a 2024 study. 住院或体弱者的比率较高,专家将营养不良与更加脆弱、衰退和健康状况恶化联系起来。 Rates are higher among hospitalized or frail individuals, and experts link poor nutrition to increased frailty, falls, and worse health outcomes. 尽管食物丰富,许多50至69岁的老年人无法满足蛋白质需求,并超过饱和脂肪和钠限值。 Despite food abundance, many seniors aged 50 to 69 fail to meet protein needs and exceed saturated fat and sodium limits. 这些因素包括食欲下降、慢性疾病、药物、孤立和资金。 Factors include reduced appetite, chronic illness, medications, isolation, and finances. 作为回应,新加坡于6月推出了 " EatWiseSG " ,培训500多个社区提供者,以查明风险,并通过家庭护理和社区团体扩大外联工作。 In response, Singapore launched EatWise SG in June, training over 500 community providers to identify risks and expand outreach through home care and community groups. 卫生当局还在主办教育活动和分发饭食规划资源。 Health authorities are also hosting education events and distributing meal planning resources.