5 Tips for Choosing Healthier Foods as You Age

Food provides the nutrients and energy you need as you age. Find tips for making healthy food choices a part of your daily life.

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Follow these tips to help you maintain a healthy weight, get needed nutrients, and lower your risk of developing certain diseases.

Eat a variety of foods each day.
- Fruits
- Vegetables
- Grains
- Protein
- Dairy
Keep a food diary to track what you eat.
Read food labels to learn what's in your food.
Choose foods that don't have a lot of sugar, saturated fats, and sodium.
Be aware of how many calories you need per day.
- Women 60+
  - Not active — 1,600 calories
  - Moderately active — 1,800 calories
  - Very active — 2,000-2,200 calories
- Men 60+
  - Not active — 2,000-2,200 calories
  - Moderately active — 2,200-2,400 calories
  - Very active — 2,400-2,600 calories

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