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What sort of foods, vitamins, or minerals should I make sure that my senior is eating as they age?
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As older adults age, there come some changes that affect what your senior needs to eat and their appetite. Seniors that eat a healthy diet can help avoid potential health problems that are common with seniors.

Here are some tips to help seniors improve their nutrition:

  • Choose the “good” fat. Choose foods like seeds, nuts, avocados, and fatty fish instead of saturated and trans fats.
  • Hydrate. Drink plenty of water and non-caffeinated beverages.
  • Choose whole grains. Choose foods like brown rice and whole grain cereals instead of white bread or refined grains.
  • Eat fiber. Eat a variety of high-fiber foods such as raw fruits and veggies and whole grains.
  • Eat protein. Get protein from foods like beans, chicken, eggs, nuts, and lean meats.
  • Calcium. Calcium helps to protect bones. Be sure your senior is eating low-fat dairy products. Vitamin D will also help with bone health.
  • Vitamin B12. Look for foods, like cereal, fortified with vitamin B12
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