Active agers, those who used to be called senior citizens, have different nutritional needs.
Main point: “Although the nutritional needs of a growing body disappear with age, the challenge in the older years is to maintain the aging body, preserve its function, and avoid disease.”
Things to consider:
- The article lists “8 Simple Guidelines for Healthy Eating in the Later Years".”
- The article also describes “Physical Changes of Aging That Affect Nutritional Habits with Suggestions for Change.”
