Nutrition After Fifty

Smart nutrition habits go a long way in preserving health and fitness and preventing disease. While general nutrition advice is similar for all age groups, there are special dietary considerations for those in their 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s.

The American Institute for Cancer Research has a special online publication on just this topic, called Nutrition After Fifty: Tips and Recipes. "Americans are living longer and enjoying life more than ever," the report states. "One desire we all share is to feel good and stay healthy. This brochure can show you how good nutrition and a healthy lifestyle can add vitality to your years and help you reduce the risk of cancer and other diseases."

The brochure includes the following sections:

Prevention Is Possible.
How to Stay Healthy.
Common Age-Related Health Questions.
Recipes.
Additional Resources.

It covers such topics as flavoring your food without salt, easy ways to add more fruits and vegetables to your meals, controlling portion sizes and calories, interactions between common drugs and foods, chewing problems, loss of appetite, constipation, and other issues specific to older eaters.

To download Nutrition After Fifty, click here (http://www.aicr.org/publications/brochures/online/af.htm). Remember to discuss any dietary changes with your personal physician.