Adult Life Cycle
Nutrition
Nutritional Needs
Woman over 50 need around 1600-2000 calories per day. Men over 50 need 2000-2800 calories per day. Healthy foods can help control blood pressure and reduce the risk for hypertension.
Healthy Tips
- Eat many different colors and types of vegetables and fruits
- Make sure at least half of your grains are whole grains
- Eat seafood twice a week
- Limit saturated fats
- Eat only small amounts of solid fats and foods with added sugars
- Emphasize fat-free or low-fat dairy products