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Eating Well As You Get
Older
Frequently Asked Questions
- How can eating well help me
stay healthy?
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- What kinds of foods are the
healthiest?
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- What are calories and how many
should I consume each day?
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- What amounts of food should I
eat?
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- What kinds of fruits should I
eat?
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- What kinds of vegetables
should I eat?
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- What kinds of grains should I
eat?
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- What are whole-grain foods?
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- How do I know if a food is
whole grain?
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- What are the benefits of
eating fruits, vegetables, and grains?
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- What are some sources of
protein?
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- What about milk products?
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- What does the Nutrition Facts
label on packaged and canned foods tell me?
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- Is it okay to eat some fat?
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- Are some fats healthier than
others?
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- Which kinds of fat should I
limit?
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- How can I lower the amount of
fat in my diet?
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- Should I limit the amount of
cholesterol I consume?
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- Should I limit the amount of
sodium I consume?
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- What about added sugars?
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- Should I limit alcoholic
beverages?
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- What can I do about
constipation?
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- Where can I learn more about
eating well?
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- How can I choose healthier
foods when shopping?
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- I find it difficult to shop
for food. Where can I get help?
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- How can I eat well if I'm on a
limited budget?
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- Which Federal Government
programs help low-income older adults buy food?
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- Why do people lose interest in
eating and cooking as they get older?
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- What should I do if I don't
feel like eating?
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- I don't enjoy meals because I
often eat alone. Where can I find others to eat with?
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- How can I choose healthier
foods when I eat out?
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- What is foodborne illness?
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- How do foodborne illnesses
affect older adults?
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- What steps can I take to avoid
foodborne illness when handling and preparing food?
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- How often should I wash my
hands to avoid foodborne illness?
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- How should I wash foods before
preparing or eating them?
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- What about washing the items I
use to prepare foods?
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- What foods should older adults
avoid to reduce the chance of getting foodborne illness?
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- What are the recommended
cooking temperatures for foods?
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- What is the proper way to
store perishable food?
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- Why is it important to keep
hot foods hot and cold foods cold?
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- What are the best temperatures
for storing cold food?
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- How should I store leftovers
and ready-to-eat meals?
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- What about reheating food?
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- What's the best way to thaw
frozen food?
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- How can I keep raw and
ready-to-eat foods separate?
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- What do expiration dates on
food tell me?
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- How can I avoid foodborne
illness when eating out?
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- What should I do if I think I
have a foodborne illness?
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- Where can I get more
information about foodborne illness?
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