As people age they typically need less food (fewer calories), but about the same amount of most vitamins and minerals. This means that older adults need to focus on eating nutrient-dense foods – those high in vitamins and minerals at a lower calorie "cost". Nutrient-dense foods include most fruits and, vegetables, low-fat or fat-free dairy foods, lean meats, legumes, and whole grains.
For more information about this topic, please visit http://www.extension.org/pages/The_Question_of_Food_as_Medicine.
