Healthy eating, nutrition, and diet
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!
5 Tips for Choosing Healthier Foods as You Age
View an infographic on tips for making healthy food choices a part of daily life.
Diet and Exercise: Choices Today for a Healthier Tomorrow
View an infographic on ways to achieve and maintain a healthy diet and exercise routine.
Healthy Eating and Alzheimer's Disease
Healthy foods like fruit and vegetables can help people with Alzheimer's dementia. Get tips to maintain health and weight and keep a cooking routine.
Healthy Eating As You Age: Know Your Food Groups
How to eat healthy? Choose a variety of nutrient-dense foods across and within all the food groups: vegetables, fruits, grains, protein foods, dairy products, and oils.
Healthy Meal Planning: Tips for Older Adults
Learn more about nutrition and older adults, including meal planning tips and sample menus.
How Much Should I Eat? Quantity and Quality
Make healthy food choices part of your daily life. Your older self will thank you!
How To Read Food and Beverage Labels
Reading food labels can help you make smart food choices. Learn how to read and understand the product date, ingredient list, and Nutrition Facts label.
Maintaining a Healthy Weight
Balancing the calories you eat and physical activity is key to maintaining a healthy weight. Learn how exercise and healthy eating can help.
Overcoming Roadblocks to Healthy Eating
Do you have trouble shopping on a budget, keeping your appetite up, or chewing and swallowing? Get problem-solving suggestions for common barriers to healthy eating.
