Parkinsonâs disease and weight
Parkinsonâs disease is a progressive neurological disorder that is incurable; symptoms vary and not all people are severely disabled. Eating the right foods may help in the management of the disease to a limited extent.
There are a number of problems that people with the disease can face when eating and drinking. These include trouble chewing or swallowing, because drug treatment can often result in abnormal tongue and mouth movements. Plenty of time should therefore be allowed for meals.
Patients with Parkinsonâs disease often lose weight, which may be due to reduced energy intake because of the difficulty in eating. Excess weight, however, can make the symptoms worse, as it places a further restriction on already limited movement.
In order to control their weight and improve health, people with Parkinsonâs disease should eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables and whole grains, with moderate amounts of protein and unsaturated fat, while cutting down on saturated fats and sugars.
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This article was written by Lizzie Fuhr and repurposed with permission
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