Older Adults - Nutrition.gov
Find nutrition information for older adults to eat healthy, reduce disease risk, and deal with changes that affect appetite and eating.
USDA MyPlate Nutrition Information for Older Adults
Learn how the foods and drinks choose each day help you meet daily nutrient needs, maintain a healthy body weight, and reduce the risk of chronic disease. Eat seafood, dairy or fortified soy alternatives, beans, peas, and lentils to help maintain muscle mass. Add fruits and vegetables to your meals and snacks.
Dietary Guidelines for Older Adults [2020-2025]
Dec 30, 2020 · The DGAs feature the Healthy Eating Index Score as a way to classify how healthy a population eats. On a scale of 0-100, older adults have a score of 63. As a general group, older adults can benefit from eating more fruits, vegetables, and dairy foods.
Nutrition Guidelines for Older Adults - WebMD
Mar 17, 2021 · As you get older, should you change your diet? Find out what nutrients are more important for older adults and what foods you should avoid.
Nutrition as We Age: Healthy Eating with the Dietary Guidelines
Jul 20, 2021 · Eating more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and dairy improves diet quality — as does cutting down on added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium. Support from health professionals, friends, and family can help older adults meet food group and nutrient recommendations. Eating enough protein helps prevent the loss of lean muscle mass.
Nutrition for Older Adults: Why Eating Well Matters as You Age
Jul 7, 2023 · Older adults are prone to experience shifts in their weight for many reasons, which makes nutrition and healthy eating all the more important as we age. Here are some tips for senior nutrition.
Healthy Eating As You Age: Know Your Food Groups
This article describes the main food groups and other important nutrients recommended for older adults in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (PDF, 30.6M). We also provide suggestions for how to fit occasional treats into your healthy eating pattern.
Healthy eating, nutrition, and diet - National Institute on Aging
Healthy eating is a cornerstone of healthy aging. Read these articles on how to make smart food choices, shop for healthy food on a budget, and find out what vitamins and minerals older adults need. Use the sample menus to plan your meals and shopping list!
How Your Nutritional Needs Change as You Age - Healthline
Sep 5, 2017 · Older adults generally need fewer calories. However, their nutrient needs are just as high or higher than when they were younger. That’s why eating nutrient-rich, whole foods becomes...
Nutrition for Older Adults - MedlinePlus
Mar 13, 2024 · Good nutrition is important, no matter what your age. It gives you energy and can help you control your weight. It may also help prevent some diseases, such as osteoporosis, high blood pressure, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers.