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!
How Much Should I Eat? Quantity and Quality
Make healthy food choices part of your daily life. Your older self will thank you!
Vitamins and Minerals for Older Adults
Older adults may have different vitamin and mineral needs than younger adults. Find recommended amounts and information on calcium, sodium, vitamin D, and more.
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.
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.
Dietary Supplements for Older Adults
Find information about dietary supplements—what they are, if they're safe for older adults, and whether you should take any.
Concerned About Constipation?
Constipation can happen to older adults for many reasons. Learn about the symptoms, possible causes, and treatments.
