http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20071226/hl_nm/food_pyramid_older_adults_dc
The Y! link above gives a new dietary pyramid for folk 70 or over.
2007-12-26 09:56:15 · 16 answers · asked by sage seeker 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
Very nice find, Sage Seeker!
I'll be looking for a web version as soon as it is published.
I knew about the fiber, calcium, and Vit. D-but the need for a B-12 supplement is one I didn't consider.....Thank you!
I found another article with a couple of different details:
2007-12-27 00:46:05 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The same foods you eat to be healthy at 40 or 50 unless you have a health problem such as diabetics, high blood pressure, etc.
2007-12-26 20:13:38 · answer #2 · answered by answerlady 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A lot of senior citizens I know only eat what they can afford, prepare everything at home, and they find it's good for them. Lots of beans, rice, cornbread, potatoes, eggs and other relatively cheap foods enjoy the happy coincidence of forming nice amino acid chains.
2007-12-26 19:14:28 · answer #3 · answered by Jack P 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As I've mentioned before, I work for Weight Watchers and you would be amazed at the number of seniors who join wanting to learn how to best eat to lose and/or maintain their weight. They are some of our most successful members and a real inspiration in our meeting rooms.
2007-12-26 18:20:28 · answer #4 · answered by Wandering In The Wilderness 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If the doctor doesn't restrict your diet for health reasons then eat what ever the heck you want. I am a firm believer in living to the fullest. If you enjoy good food, eat it. If you are one of those "eat to live not live to eat type people" then it doesn't matter.
2007-12-26 22:33:48 · answer #5 · answered by curious connie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leafy greens-complex carbs; Fish- omega 3 brain funtion and heart. Try Acai and Pomegranite juices for antioxidants.
2007-12-26 18:00:51 · answer #6 · answered by hsu_travel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
listen to your body it will tell what it requires.Low on amino acids and protein ...it want's fish.Low on calcium...it's wants a gelatin source...Low on starch... it want's potato or rice. Veggies, good anytime ! I'm only 56 but i'm 220lbs on a 6'4" frame.My veternarian told me "watch your animals, they only eat what their diet requires" . We are only slightly more advanced primate's than our animals. We just have that 'opposed thumb ' thing and the ability to reason thing going on !
2007-12-26 19:00:07 · answer #7 · answered by catspit 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bring it on...I'd rather be a robust 70 than a frail wimp of 80.
2007-12-26 18:21:07 · answer #8 · answered by biscuit 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Lots of protein (cheese, chicken, turkey) fresh veggies, fresh fruit, whole grain breads & cereal. Water is very important too.
2007-12-26 19:59:23 · answer #9 · answered by Shortstuff13 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
eat healty food and some exercise not getting over weight
2007-12-26 18:01:16 · answer #10 · answered by vampiro_de_noche_parati 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋