Plants First
Vegetables, fruit, legumes, herbs, and whole grains provide fiber, antioxidants, and nutrients that support healthy aging.
Nutrition
Eat Well Today. Support Your Health for Years to Come.
Nutrition influences nearly every aspect of how we age, from metabolic and brain health to energy, muscle, and bone. Explore evidence-informed guidance for building a way of eating that supports your health now and for the years ahead.
Building a Healthy Plate
Small, consistent nutrition choices create lasting health benefits.
Quality Protein
Protein helps preserve muscle, strength, and independence as we age.
Healthy Fats
Olive oil, nuts, seeds, and fatty fish support heart and brain health.
Whole Foods
Build meals around minimally processed foods whenever possible.
Nutrition by the Numbers
85-90%
Many Americans fall short on recommended daily fiber intake.
Source citation pending.30 g
Approximate protein target often used for a protein-rich meal.
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Mediterranean-style eating patterns have been associated with better health outcomes in multiple studies.
Source citation pending.50%
Ultra-processed foods account for a large share of calories in many Western diets.
Source citation pending.Everyday Habits
Build Half Your Plate with Plants
Stay Hydrated
Include Protein at Every Meal
Eat the Rainbow
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