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Nutrition for Seniors: MedlinePlus

Nutrition for Seniors: MedlinePlus



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Nutrition for Seniors



Nutrition for Seniors



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The primary NIH organization for research on Nutrition for Seniors is the National Institute on Aging

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New on the MedlinePlus Nutrition For Seniors page:
07/25/2018 11:48 AM EDT

Source: National Library of Medicine - From the National Institutes of Health





Summary

Food provides the energy and nutrients you need to be healthy. Nutrients include proteinscarbohydratesfatsvitaminsminerals and water.
Studies show that a good diet in your later years reduces your risk of osteoporosishigh blood pressureheart diseases and certain cancers. As you age, you might need less energy. But you still need just as many of the nutrients in food. To get them
  • Choose a variety of healthy foods
  • Avoid empty calories, which are foods with lots of calories but few nutrients, such as chips, cookies, soda and alcohol
  • Pick foods that are low in cholesterol and fat, especially saturated and trans fats
Saturated fats are usually fats that come from animals. Look for trans fat on the labels of processed foods, margarines and shortenings.
NIH: National Institute on Aging

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