Nutrition for Seniors
This dairy product is a top source of calcium, important for strong bones.
What is milk?
A daily walk is a simple form of this healthy activity.
What is exercise?
Reading, puzzles, and games help keep this organ sharp.
What is the brain?
What is the heart?
This positive feeling, often linked to laughter and gratitude, is great for emotional well-being.
What is happiness (or joy)?
These are colorful foods like carrots, spinach, and berries that are packed with vitamins.
What are fruits and vegetables?
This type of exercise, like stretching and yoga, helps improve how far you can move your joints.
What is flexibility exercise (or stretching)?
This condition, common in older adults, affects memory and thinking.
What is dementia?
This number, ideally below 120/80, is measured to check pressure in your arteries.
What is blood pressure?
This social activity, whether with friends or family, has been shown to improve mental health as we age.
What is spending time with others (or socializing)?
Seniors should drink plenty of this to stay hydrated, even if they don't feel thirsty.
What is water?
Lifting light weights helps maintain this important body tissue.
What is muscle (or muscle mass)?
Getting enough of this each night is crucial for memory and mood.
What is sleep?
Quitting this habit greatly reduces the risk of heart disease.
What is smoking?
This natural process happens to muscle as we age, but staying active can slow it down.
What is muscle loss?
This nutrient, found in beans and meats, helps maintain muscle strength.
What is protein?
This type of exercise can improve heart health and stamina.
What is aerobic exercise (or cardio)?
Talking with friends and family can boost this kind of mental well-being.
What is emotional or social health?
Managing this emotion through deep breathing or meditation can help lower blood pressure and protect heart health.
What is stress?
Eating meals low in added sugar and rich in fiber can help prevent this chronic disease common in older adults.
What is type 2 diabetes?
Seniors should limit their intake of this white crystal found in processed foods, to help manage blood pressure.
What is salt (or sodium)?
This system in your body benefits from regular movement by improve balance and coordination.
What is the nervous system?
Learning new skills or hobbies helps grow these brain connections.
What are neurons (or neural pathways)?
This mineral, found in bananas, can help regulate heart rhythm.
What is potassium?
These regular medical visits can help catch problems early and keep you on track for a longer, healthier life.
What are checkups (or wellness visits)?