Wrth inni heneiddio, gall gwahanol ffactorau effeithio ar faint o fwyd a fwytawn a faint o ddiod a yfwn gan gynyddu’r risg o ddiffyg maeth, sy’n gallu effeithio’n ddifrifol ar ein hiechyd. Gallai'r risg fod yn fwy i bobl hŷn sydd mewn cartref gofal, yn enwedig os oes ganddynt gyflyrau a allai effeithio ar faint o fwyd a diod y maent yn gallu eu cymryd.
With increasing age, various factors can affect our food and drink intake and increase the risk of malnutrition, which can have serious health consequences.  Older people living in care homes may be particularly at risk, especially if they have conditions that impact on their intake of food and drink.