Positive Ageing Lifestyle Program, Winter 2009 (3)

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Many people eat less as they get older; this can make it harder to make sure your diet has enough variety to include all the nutrition you need.

Recommendations include:

Be as active as possible to encourage your appetite and maintain muscle mass.
Remain healthy with well-balanced eating and regular exercise.
Eat foods that are nutrient dense rather than energy dense including eggs, lean meats, fish, liver, low fat dairy foods, nuts and seeds, legumes, fruit and vegetables, wholegrain breads and cereals.
If possible, try to spend some time outside each day to boost your vitamin D synthesis for healthy bones.
Limit foods that are high in energy and low in nutrients such as cakes, sweet biscuits and soft drinks.
Choose foods that are naturally high in fibre to encourage good bowel health.
Limit the use of table salt, especially during cooking.
Choose from a wide variety of foods and drink adequate fluids.
Share mealtimes with family and friends.

Updated: 29 May 2009

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