Older people eat pumpkin is no harm, but also for the body to supplement nutrition, but pumpkin sugar content is also relatively high, high blood sugar older people should not be eaten in large quantities. The nutritional value of pumpkin is relatively high, containing dietary fiber, carbohydrates, vitamins, folic acid, calcium, iron, zinc and other nutrients needed by the human body, the elderly to eat pumpkin for the body to replenish nutrients, but also laxative, prevention and treatment of constipation, it is very good for the body. But pumpkin contains more fructose, glucose, if the elderly have high blood sugar should limit the intake of pumpkin, so as not to affect the control of blood sugar. Elderly body resistance is relatively poor, the dietary requirements are also higher, usually more intake of food rich in crude fiber, protein, vitamins, is conducive to good health. Pumpkin allergy to pumpkin is prohibited.