Making a plan to eat healthy can keep you healthy and active for longer. 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!
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Healthy Meal Planning: Tips for Older Adults
Learn more about nutrition and older adults, including meal planning tips and sample menus.
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.
How Much Should I Eat? Quantity and Quality
Make healthy food choices part of your daily life. Your older self will thank you!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
