Özet:

Today, depending on the length of life, an increase in the elderly population is observed. It is estimated that by 2030, approximately one-fifth of the world’s population will be over the age of 65. Therefore, with ageing, the increase in mortality and morbidity of cardiovascular diseases can negatively affect the preservation and maintenance of health in age. The prevalence of cardiovascular disease in our country increases with age. Therefore, the regulation of the diet, which is a variable risk of cardiovascular diseases, will support the maintenance of health by positively affecting the health of the elderly and in particular protect against cardiovascular diseases, is the element for the improvement of the quality of life and duration of the elderly individual. This editing article aims to emphasize the importance of nutrition in elderly individuals in the light of the current information for health professionals, the importance of cardiovascular diseases and the nutritional strategies that can be implemented.

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