Nutritional

As we age, our bodies change. Our nutritional needs also need to change. Nutrition comes from food and water. Nutritional needs are different for men and women, certain medical conditions, activity level and age. Food provides us with the energy and nutrients we need to stay healthy. Men and women need protein (meat, fish, dairy,…

Aspects to be considered Follow your doctor’s advice. Not everyone has the same nutritional needs after the age of 50. A person with diabetes may need to control carbohydrates first and then calories. A person with high blood pressure may need to monitor their sodium levels more than other nutrients. In addition, not all nutrients…