Skip to main content

Extension

Open Main MenuClose Main Menu
Filter by
Fact Sheet
Nutrition for Older Adults: Strength, Coordination, Range of Motion and Nutrition

Changes in muscles, bones and joints can get in the way of good nutrition and one’s quality of life, but a few tips can help combat these symptoms.

Elderly NutritionHealth, Nutrition & WellnessNutrition
Fact Sheet
Journey through Health: Muscles

Aging is associated with a decline in muscle mass, but a healthy diet and physical activity can help prevent unwanted changes.

Health, Nutrition & WellnessNutrition
Fact Sheet
Journey through Health: Mouth, Teeth and Gums

Things like dry mouth, tooth decay, gum disease, tooth loss and oral cancer increase with age, but there are several ways to help aid in prevention.

Health, Nutrition & WellnessNutrition
Fact Sheet
Nutrition for Older Adults: Planning Healthful Meals with the USDA MyPlate Plan

Learning to find the right type and amounts of food recommended each day for your calorie needs can be especially important for aging adults.

Elderly NutritionHealth, Nutrition & WellnessNutrition
Fact Sheet
Nutrition for Older Adults: Diet and Health Guidelines To Lower The Risk Of Osteoporosis

Increased risk of bone fractures or osteoporosis comes with age, but the ability to lower the possibilities of body changes can be prevented.

Elderly NutritionHealth, Nutrition & WellnessNutrition
Fact Sheet
Nutrition for Older Adults: Diet and Health Guidelines To Lower The Risk Of Medicine and Nutrient Interactions

An explanation on the way medicines and nutrients act together with tips on how to lower interactions and various risks.

Elderly NutritionHealth, Nutrition & WellnessNutrition
Fact Sheet
Nutrition for Physical Activity and Athletics

USDA MyPlate plan provides the foundation for a healthy diet, but there are some special dietary considerations for physical activity and athletics.

Elderly NutritionHealth, Nutrition & WellnessNutrition
Back To Top
MENUCLOSE