Older adults have some different dietary needs than younger individuals. Following certain nutrition tips can help older adults avoid common nutrient deficiencies and fuel their daily activities.

Just as we form habits over time which becomes part of our daily routines, the following suggestions can provide assistance with making choices that become part of how we eat on a daily basis. And ...

Maintaining a balanced diet is essential for health, independence, and quality of life. However, many older adults face challenges such as mobility limitations, financial constraints, chronic health ...

Many age groups have unique nutritional needs. Babies and children, for example, need the right foods to effectively fuel healthy development. Older people (those over the age of 65) are another age ...

Food and nutritional needs can change as a person ages. Certain foods and vitamins are even more important for older adults. As a person ages, their nutritional needs and caloric intake requirements ...

"Older adults are a heterogeneous group," she said. "There's no one-size-fits-all approach to dietary needs." But there are guidelines. According to the current federal dietary guidelines, women 60 ...

The level of nutrition care that older adults receive when they’re in and then discharged from hospital emergency departments is largely lacking, a new study finds. “A significant gap exists between ...

For the past 50 years, the California Department of Aging has worked to improve access to healthy food for older adults across the state. Through two key programs, the department helps support the ...

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As adults enter their later years, they often do so carrying extra pounds that put them at higher risk for chronic illnesses such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer. It’s also around this ...