Navigating Nutrition in Old Age: How to Meet Your Nutritional Needs
As we age, maintaining a healthy diet becomes increasingly important. Yet, it's a challenge many older adults face due to physical and psychological changes. Here's how to navigate this and meet your nutritional needs.
A balanced diet, rich in nutrient-dense foods, is key to healthy aging. The USDA recommends daily servings of vegetables (2-3.5 cups), fruits (1.5-2 cups), grains (5-9 oz), dairy (3 cups), and protein (5-6.5 oz). However, less than half of older adults meet these guidelines. Aging can bring changes like loss of taste or smell, excess weight, and dental issues, affecting eating habits. Psychological and social factors, such as lower income, eating alone, or depression, can also impact food choices.
Aging brings changes that can affect our eating habits and nutritional needs. It's crucial to adapt our diet to meet these new requirements. By following the USDA's guidelines, staying hydrated, and making informed food choices, we can support healthy aging and improve our overall well-being.
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