Nutrition for Older Adults
Studies show that a good diet in your later years reduces risk of osteoporosis, high blood pressure, heart diseases and certain cancers. Nutrition is about eating a healthy and balanced diet so your body gets the nutrients that it needs. Nutrients are substances in foods that our bodies need so they can function and grow. They include carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water.
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