5 Tips for Choosing Healthier Foods as You Age

Food provides the nutrients and energy you need as you age. Find tips for making healthy food choices a part of your daily life.

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5 Tips for Choosing Healthier Foods as You Age

Follow these tips to help you maintain a healthy weight, get needed nutrients, and lower your risk of developing certain diseases.

• Eat a variety of foods each day.
  • Fruits
  • Vegetables
  • Grains
  • Protein
  • Dairy
• Keep a food diary to track what you eat.
• Read food labels to learn what's in your food.
• Choose foods that don't have a lot of sugar, saturated fats, and sodium.
• Be aware of how many calories you need per day.
  • Women 60+
    • Not active — 1,600 calories
    • Moderately active — 1,800 calories
    • Very active — 2,000-2,200 calories
  • Men 60+
    • Not active — 2,000-2,200 calories
    • Moderately active — 2,200-2,400 calories
    • Very active — 2,400-2,600 calories

Learn more about heathy eating as you age.