The problem with eating less in old age


By AGENCY
We often tend to lose our appetite as we grow older, yet the body needs certain nutrients all the more in old age. — dpa

What should older adults eat to stay healthy?

Nutrition experts recommend a balanced Mediterranean diet, which includes lots of vegetables and fruits, plenty of fish and nuts, little meat, and chiefly olive oil for cooking.

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