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Find nutrition information for older adults to eat healthy, reduce disease risk, and deal with changes that affect appetite and eating.
Learn about special nutrition concerns for older adults, staying active, and more.
Use MyPlate to build your healthy eating style and get the right mix of the five food groups.
The MyPlate Plan shows your food group targets – what and how much to eat within your calorie allowance. Your food plan is personalized, based on your age, sex, height, weight, and physical activity level.
Links older Americans, their families and caregivers to information and resources on services including state and local agencies and other community organizations.
The Nutrition Facts label serves as your guide for making choices that can affect your long-term health. This booklet will give you the information you need to start using the Nutrition Facts label today.
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.
10 Healthy Eating Tips for People Age 65+
Get moving! This 120-page, illustrated guide describes the benefits of exercise and physical activity for older people, with sample exercises and tips. Find out how to order copies. (PDF I 12.54 MB)
Tip sheet for older adults on fluids and hydration.
Learn the latest on how exercise and physical activity can help you stay healthy as you age.
Eating healthy foods helps everyone stay well. It’s even more important for people with Alzheimer’s disease. Here are some tips for healthy eating.
Browse information on a variety of health topics related to aging, including healthy eating, physical activity, and cognitive health.
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.
Adapted from USDA's MyPlate by nutrition faculty of the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, University of Florida (UF), Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS).
Learn about supplemental nutrition drinks and when they might be helpful for meeting daily calorie, vitamin, and mineral needs.
Read about steps you can take to reduce your risk of Osteoporosis.
The Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging released the MyPlate for Older Adults icon to provide food, fluid and physical activity guidance specifically tailored for older adults.