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. […]
Healthy Eating for Healthy Aging
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
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