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November 11, 2019

Healthy Eating for Healthy Aging

Most people are aware of the numerous changes that our bodies undergo as we age. Did you know that our nutritional needs also change with age? Metabolism tends to slow with age, yet nutrient needs increase for certain vitamins and minerals. Learning how to balance these changes and continue eating healthy meals may seem difficult. […]

WRITTEN BY: Olivia Levine, Dietetic Intern, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University

REVIEWED BY: Jenny Lobb, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, OSU Extension Franklin County

SOURCES:

  • Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (2019). The MIND Diet. https://www.eatrightpro.org/news-center/nutrition-trends/health-promotion/the-mind-diet
  • Health in Aging (2018). Nutrition. https://www.healthinaging.org/a-z-topic/nutrition
  • Morris, M.C., Tangney, C.C., Wang, Y., Sacks, F.M., Bennett, D.A. & Aggarwal, N.T. (2015). MIND diet associated with reduced incidence of Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s & Dementia; 11(9), 1007-14. https://www.alzheimersanddementia.com/article/S1552-5260(15)00017-5/fulltext
  • Pearson, K. (2017). The MIND Diet: A Detailed Guide for Beginners. Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/mind-diet

Categories: Food
Tags: brain health, healthy aging, healthy eating, MIND diet

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