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My mom is 50 years old she is fit but overworked since 2 years as house responsibilities have increased after my grandma's health issue.
She is now severely malnourished and has physical work . Kindly suggest
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Get her complete health check up. Share the reports too. Then you can connect me through app for personalized diet plan.
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Please check following blood test
1. T3, T4, TSH
2. CBC
3. FBS, PPBS
After that connect with me for guidance.
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At 50 years of age, especially with increased physical workload and stress, nutritional demands rise significantly. If she appears severely malnourished despite being active, her body is likely in a chronic calorie and protein deficit, which can lead to fatigue, muscle loss, weakness, and hormonal imbalance.
What She Needs Immediately:
- Ensure three balanced meals plus 1-2 small snacks daily to avoid long fasting gaps.
- Include adequate protein in every meal such as dal, curd, paneer, eggs, fish, or chicken to prevent further muscle loss.
- Add complex carbohydrates (roti, rice, millets, oats) to meet energy demands from physical work.
- Include healthy fats like nuts, seeds, limited ghee, and cold-pressed oils to increase calorie density.
- Add iron-rich and calcium-rich foods, as women around this age are at higher risk of deficiencies.
- Ensure proper hydration and at least 7 hours of sleep.
Her recovery requires structured, nutrient-dense meals and reduced overexertion. Consistent nourishment and medical evaluation will help rebuild strength safely.
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She should focus on a high-protein, high-calorie balanced diet.
✅ Protein (very important)
Target: ~1–1.2 g/kg body weight per day
Include:
Milk / Curd / Paneer
Sprouts
Dal / Rajma / Chole
Eggs (if non-vegetarian)
Chicken / Fish
Roasted chana / Peanuts
✅ Small Frequent Meals
3 main meals + 2–3 snacks
Do not skip breakfast
✅ Energy Boosting Options
Banana + peanut butter
Dry fruit laddoo
Dates + nuts
Homemade protein smoothie (milk + peanut butter + banana + soaked almonds)
3️⃣ Micronutrients
Iron-rich foods: spinach, jaggery, dates, black chana
Calcium: milk, sesame seeds
Vitamin C: lemon water, amla (helps iron absorption)
4️⃣ Hydration & Rest
2–2.5 L water daily
Ensure 6–7 hours sleep
Try to reduce workload where possible
5️⃣ If Very Weak
Doctor may prescribe:
Iron supplements
Multivitamin
Protein powder (if dietary intake insufficient)
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Kindly consult so that I can understand each and every aspect better by one on one communication and guide you for her health betterment.
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Hi
I understand your mothers issue
I was in the same situation
I had to take care of both parents and mother in law all in critical health conditions.
My one and main suggestion as a woman we hold many portfolios mother, daughter, sister, grandmom, cook , time keeper, doctor cleaner etc etc etc so first and foremost she has to eat 3 meals on time the woman is the not the head of the family she is the NECK
Which means she is almost everything if there is no neck movement head cannot move.
She has to eat well so that she can do her work and take care of others.
Let her take curd atleast 50 ml everyday which serves as probiotic to help in digestion and absorption of nutrients plus a good source of calcium. A B complex capsule 1 after meals may help the body to retrieve better utization of energy and may also promote better appetite.
Let her drink minimum 1.5 to 2 ltr water to prevent dehydration
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She needs a Routine blood check up female oriented . And then a detailed prognosis how to take care of her health. You can consult online for her concern.
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We will go with nutritional profile and we will discuss in detail in consultation call
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Hello,
You can book an appointment for detailed consultation and personalised plan to improve her health.
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Consult on app personally regarding detailed history and advisory
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Take more protein like eggs,fish,chicken, curd, homemade chenna from double tonned milk....Take morw Fresh fruits and vegetables. .. Plenty of water.... Need 6to 8hours sleep....
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Good Nutrition, timely meals, hydration, catching up on sleep- rest - very imp for her.
Make sure the meals are balanced with good carbs, protein and veggies.
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Ms. Neema Yadav
Dietitian/Nutritionist
5 yrs exp
Kolhapur
For 50 years old female overworked and malnourished the main goal are
Improve energy and strength
Correct nutrient deficiency
Improve immunity and weight
Reduce fatigue
Firstly check all blood parameters and correct them through diet and physician guidance
Eat every 3-4 hours ( small frequent meals)
Includes protein all meals
Add healthy fats for strength
Drink 2-2.5 liter water daily
Sleep at lest 7 hours
Avoid tea / coffee on empty stomach
Some home remedies for weakness
Daily 1 tsp jaggery + sesame seeds
Dates add weekly 3 times
1 tsp ghee improves strength
Banana is best for quick energy
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Ms. Somya Jain
Dietitian/Nutritionist
9 yrs exp
Delhi
Please get her whole body blood test done then connect with dietitian and general physician to help better
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Ms. Trupti Padhi
Dietitian/Nutritionist
17 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Good evening pls connect through practo app directly.
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