Older Adults

Test your knowledge about older adult nutrition using this interactive, 10-question quiz.

Find resources for older Americans on services from state and local agencies, and other community organizations. 

Find nutrition information and activities for older adults, including: 

• Nutritionary [ACL.gov; PDF | 0.2 MB] 
• Recipe Sharing [ACL.gov; PDF | 0.224 MB] 
• Did You Know? Game [ACL.gov; PDF | 0.23 MB] 

Learn how the Nutrition Facts label can guide you in making healthy food choices as an older adult.

Find important food safety information for older adults. Also in PDF|2.43 MB.

Learn why adults age 65 and older are at a higher risk for hospitalization and death from foodborne illness. 

Use these resources to learn about patterns of healthy eating and how to create a nutritious meal plan.

Learn about the benefits of exercise and physical activity for older adults. Plus, find detailed information on how to get started, exercise safely, and stay on track.

Learn how staying hydrated and drinking more water may be able to reduce the risk of chronic disease and aging, improve long-term health, and possibly live longer.

Learn the latest on how exercise and physical activity can help you stay healthy as you age.

Use these tips on healthy eating for people with Alzheimer’s disease. 

Find tips for dealing with common problems that can make it harder to follow through on smart food choices.

Learn about food serving sizes for people aged 50+. Plus, find ideas for healthy snacks!

Tips for choosing nutrient dense foods and snacks.

Tips and tools to help people ages 65 and over eat healthy foods and be physically active.

Read more about how to eat healthy as you age, and what to do if you are having trouble.

Learn the symptoms of dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, and how it is treated.

Get tips for managing dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, at home.

Learn what eating strategies might help if you have trouble chewing or swallowing.

Learn how nutrition needs and intake of foods and beverages change with age. 

Discover tips to help make chewing and swallowing easier when changes to teeth or saliva create difficulties. 

Find a collection of videos, newsletters, brain teasers, and recipes for older adults.

Read about steps you can take to reduce your risk of Osteoporosis.

Get tips for preparing pureed protein foods for people who have difficulty chewing or swallowing.

Learn about supplemental nutrition drinks and when they might be helpful for meeting daily calorie, vitamin, and mineral needs.