Healthy eating, nutrition, and diet
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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 what vitamins and minerals older people need. Use the sample menus to plan your meals and shopping list!
Tips To Boost Your Health as You Age
Learn about lifestyle changes that can help you live longer and better in this NIA infographic. Download, print, and share with your friends and family.
Healthy Meal Planning: Tips for Older Adults
Learn more about nutrition and older adults, including meal planning tips and sample menus.
5 Tips for Choosing Healthier Foods as You Age
Read, download, and share this infographic about making smart food choices for healthy aging.
Live Long in Good Health: Could Calorie Restriction Mimetics Hold the Key?
Researchers are exploring drugs that could extend healthy lifespan by mimicking the benefits of calorie restriction. Learn the status of calorie restriction mimetics research.
What Do We Know About Diet and Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease?
We don’t know for sure whether following a certain diet can help prevent Alzheimer’s dementia. Many studies are underway to see how food affects the aging brain.
What Do We Know About Healthy Aging?
We all want to maintain good health as we get older. Learn what research tells us about how to take care of our physical, mental, and cognitive health as we age.
Diet and Exercise: Choices Today for a Healthier Tomorrow
Learn about the impact of diet and exercise for older adults and get tips on making healthy choices. Download and share the infographic with family and friends.
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.
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.
How Much Should I Eat? Quantity and Quality
Make healthy food choices part of your daily life. Your older self will thank you!
