Older Adults

Nutrition Quiz for Seniors

Eating a healthy diet is essential for people of every age. But as you age, doing so is especially important. To assess how much you know about good nutrition, take this quiz.
Older, Wiser, Wider?

Getting older doesn't have to mean getting wider, the experts say. The first step in the fight against flab is knowing your opponent. Take the following quiz to find out how well armed you are.

Did You Know?

Foods that are fortified with vitamin B12 are important for your diet, because as you age, you may have difficulty absorbing enough of this vitamin, says the Weight-control Information Network. Breakfast cereals are fortified with vitamin B12.

A Look at Senior Nutrition
Although older adults still need plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grains and fiber, they need to add or subtract a few things from the diet they followed earlier in life.

For Seniors: How About Losing Weight Today?
Some weight gain is unavoidable, because as the body ages, body fat increases as lean muscle mass and bone mass decrease. Body weight increases until you reach age 60, when it begins to decline.

New Pyramid Shapes a Healthier Senior Diet
It is important to control the portion size of even nutrient-rich foods to avoid consuming too many calories. Most people need fewer calories as they grow older and their activity level decreases.
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