For and about seniors, find resources on healthy eating, nutritional challenges related to aging, food safety issues, Meals on Wheels and other assistance programs. See more on these sub-topics:
Aging
Older Americans 2010: Key Indicators of Well-BeingFederal Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics.
Provides updated statistics about the well-being of Americans primarily age 65 and over. The indicators are categorized into five broad areas-population, economics, health status, health risks and behaviors and health care.
Healthy Eating Index Scores Among Adults, 60 Years of Age and Over, by Sociodemographic and Health Characteristics: United States, 1999-2002 (PDF | 341 KB)DHHS. CDC. National Center for Health Statistics.
Exercise & Physical Activity: Your Everyday Guide from the National Institute on AgingDHHS. NIH. National Institute on Aging.
Includes sample exercises, progress tracking tips, and information on healthy eating. Also available in PDF (9.6 MB) or ordered via print copy.
USDA MyPlate Food Guidance SystemUSDA. Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion.
The MyPlate food guidance system replaces MyPyramid. The Daily Food Plan can help you choose the foods and amounts that are right for you.
National Institute on AgingDHHS. NIH. National Institute on Aging.
Resources include publications (including Age Pages and Spanish Language materials), clinical trials, and grants & training.
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