The Modification of Rice Cake for Diabetes Mellitus in Elderly

Abstract

Introduction: The phenomenon of over demographic is estimated to occur in 2020-2030 and stakeholder’s attention will be focused on productive age. Meanwhile, the total of the elderly is predicted to be around 48.20 million during 2020-2035, and unhealthy elderly makes it worse. Diabetes Mellitus type II is a non-communicable disease which commonly affects the elderly and causes complication. Based on that explanation, our team proposed a healthy street food diet that contains various nutrients in one serving. This called as a modified rice cake. It’s made from local foods, such as MOCAF analogue rice, shrimps, Moringa oleivera leaves and local spices according to the nutritional needs of diabetics. The expected outcome is, it fulfils the nutritional needs of diabetics even they don’t consume the food completely. It’s because modified rice cake has a nutrient density concept, makes the presentation of the food menu more practical. Additionally, it can control blood sugar levels in elderly with diabetes due to the determination of hypoglycemic rice. Objective: The aim of this study is to analyze the feasibility of modified rice cake as a healthy diet food for a diabetic in the elderly. Methodology: Literature study from credible books and journals which are related to the dietary principles of type 2 diabetes mellitus was used as a method. Results: The result showed that modified rice cake has high values of organoleptic character compared to the usual rice cake. Furthermore, modi- fied rice cake contains high protein, fat and fibre, also has a positive biological impact to the bodies of elderly with diabetes Modified rice cake is recommended to be consumed along with various types of foods which is equally frequent with a carbohydrate source. Conclusion: As a conclusion, modified rice cake can be used as an alternative food which is feasible to be consumed by the elderly with diabetes.