Food Facts for Older Adults: Information on how to Use the Dietary GuidelinesU.S. Department of Agriculture, Human Nutrition Information Service, 1993 - 68 pages |
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... the special needs of older adults , including getting enough nutrients , fluids , and fiber , and precautions when taking medications ; Food Facts for Older Adults What You Should Know About. 1 Contents Introduction... Section.
... the special needs of older adults , including getting enough nutrients , fluids , and fiber , and precautions when taking medications ; Food Facts for Older Adults What You Should Know About. 1 Contents Introduction... Section.
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... nutrients and fluids and to achiev- ing and maintaining a healthy weight . You may also need to consider possible inter- actions between foods and medications . 19 The Food Guide Pyramid 16 Osteoporosis : Who's at Risk ? Should You Take ...
... nutrients and fluids and to achiev- ing and maintaining a healthy weight . You may also need to consider possible inter- actions between foods and medications . 19 The Food Guide Pyramid 16 Osteoporosis : Who's at Risk ? Should You Take ...
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... nutrients you need for good health . Try to have at least the lowest number of suggested servings from each of these food groups every day . The lowest number of servings , with modest amounts of fat and sweets , provides about 1,600 ...
... nutrients you need for good health . Try to have at least the lowest number of suggested servings from each of these food groups every day . The lowest number of servings , with modest amounts of fat and sweets , provides about 1,600 ...
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... nutrients are important for good health at any age , but some that have been mentioned in the news lately have special importance for older adults . For example , inadequate calcium has been linked to osteoporosis , a condition in which ...
... nutrients are important for good health at any age , but some that have been mentioned in the news lately have special importance for older adults . For example , inadequate calcium has been linked to osteoporosis , a condition in which ...
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... nutrient standards developed for food product labels by the U.S. Government . ) In addition to getting adequate calcium and vitamin D , it's important to note that moder- ate exercise that places weight on your bones , such as walking ...
... nutrient standards developed for food product labels by the U.S. Government . ) In addition to getting adequate calcium and vitamin D , it's important to note that moder- ate exercise that places weight on your bones , such as walking ...
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