Thin people have many hidden diseases

Many elderly people believe that “being thin in old age is more valuable than money” and think that being thin as you get older can prevent the “three highs”. It is good for the health of the elderly to maintain a proper figure, but being too thin is not scientific and poses many health risks.

Being thin may also mean having excess fat. People always associate high blood lipids with obesity. In fact, many people who are light or even thin may also have excessive fat content in their bodies, thereby increasing the risk of diseases such as high blood pressure, high blood lipids, and diabetes. Because they are not as vigilant as "fat people", light-weight elderly people often make empirical mistakes and even automatically ignore blood sugar and blood lipid tests during physical examinations, failing to detect signs of disease in time. It is recommended that very thin elderly people also check their blood sugar and blood lipids regularly, eat less greasy food, and exercise for half an hour more than three times a week.

Beware of malnutrition. The metabolism and various physiological functions of thin elderly people are lower than those of normal elderly people. Their physical constitution is relatively weak, and their tolerance to hunger and fatigue is poor. They often feel listless and are prone to fatigue and dizziness. In addition, some elderly people are not born thin, but blindly advocate vegetarianism, only eating plant-based foods such as rice, flour, vegetables, fruits, and beans, and refusing animal-based foods such as meat, fish, and poultry. These elderly people may suffer from malnutrition and energy deficiency, and then develop anemia, low immunity, osteoporosis, etc.

Can easily cause pain. Fat is a protector of internal organs and subcutaneous tissue, and plays the role of cushioning, supporting and relieving vibration. Lean people don't have enough fat to cushion their bones. When they sit for a long time, they often feel pain in their hip bones due to pressure. Because the fat pad on the soles of the feet is thin, walking may feel painful.

Reduced immunity. Thin elderly people often have low immune function and weak resistance to pathogenic microorganisms such as viruses and bacteria. They are prone to respiratory diseases such as colds, fever, chronic bronchitis, pneumonia, tuberculosis, and digestive tract diseases such as indigestion, gastritis, gastric ulcers, and enteritis. Once they become ill, they often cannot withstand the torture of the disease, especially chronic wasting diseases. Elderly people who are too thin have thinning and dry skin, reduced sebaceous gland secretion, and a significantly higher incidence of skin diseases.

The simple calculation formula for the standard weight of the elderly is: Men: height (cm) - 105 = weight (kg); Women: height (cm) - 100 = weight (kg). Being 5 kg above or below the standard weight is considered normal; being more than 5 kg above or below the standard weight should be a cause for concern.