Although the core principles of healthy eating stay the same, our nutrition needs shift throughout our lifetime. Our nutrition and meal tips can help you understand these needs and support healthy aging through food.
Healthy Aging
The body’s ability to absorb and use many nutrients becomes less efficient as people age. Plus, chronic conditions and medications can affect nutrient absorption and requirements. That’s why it’s important to regularly enjoy foods and beverages that provide these nutrients.
Did You Know? It remains important to limit saturated fats, added sugars, and sodium as you age, which helps keep your blood pressure in check and your heart beating strong.
You generally require fewer calories as you age, yet your nutrient needs remain about the same as when you were younger. This makes it important to prioritize nutrient-rich foods—those that provide vitamins, minerals, and other beneficial components with few added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium—to keep you feeling your best.
Keeping a variety of foods on hand gives you options to mix and match for balanced meals. Get started with these pantry staples chosen by our Nutrition Team: