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Eating Well As You Get Older

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. How can eating well help me stay healthy?
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  2. What kinds of foods are the healthiest?
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  3. What are calories and how many should I consume each day?
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  4. What amounts of food should I eat?
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  5. What kinds of fruits should I eat?
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  6. What kinds of vegetables should I eat?
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  7. What kinds of grains should I eat?
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  8. What are whole-grain foods?
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  9. How do I know if a food is whole grain?
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  10. What are the benefits of eating fruits, vegetables, and grains?
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  11. What are some sources of protein?
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  12. What about milk products?
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  13. What does the Nutrition Facts label on packaged and canned foods tell me?
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  14. Is it okay to eat some fat?
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  15. Are some fats healthier than others?
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  16. Which kinds of fat should I limit?
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  17. How can I lower the amount of fat in my diet?
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  18. Should I limit the amount of cholesterol I consume?
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  19. Should I limit the amount of sodium I consume?
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  20. What about added sugars?
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  21. Should I limit alcoholic beverages?
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  22. What can I do about constipation?
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  23. Where can I learn more about eating well?
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  24. How can I choose healthier foods when shopping?
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  25. I find it difficult to shop for food. Where can I get help?
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  26. How can I eat well if I'm on a limited budget?
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  27. Which Federal Government programs help low-income older adults buy food?
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  28. Why do people lose interest in eating and cooking as they get older?
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  29. What should I do if I don't feel like eating?
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  30. I don't enjoy meals because I often eat alone. Where can I find others to eat with?
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  31. How can I choose healthier foods when I eat out?
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  32. What is foodborne illness?
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  33. How do foodborne illnesses affect older adults?
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  34. What steps can I take to avoid foodborne illness when handling and preparing food?
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  35. How often should I wash my hands to avoid foodborne illness?
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  36. How should I wash foods before preparing or eating them?
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  37. What about washing the items I use to prepare foods?
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  38. What foods should older adults avoid to reduce the chance of getting foodborne illness?
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  39. What are the recommended cooking temperatures for foods?
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  40. What is the proper way to store perishable food?
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  41. Why is it important to keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold?
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  42. What are the best temperatures for storing cold food?
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  43. How should I store leftovers and ready-to-eat meals?
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  44. What about reheating food?
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  45. What's the best way to thaw frozen food?
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  46. How can I keep raw and ready-to-eat foods separate?
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  47. What do expiration dates on food tell me?
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  48. How can I avoid foodborne illness when eating out?
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  49. What should I do if I think I have a foodborne illness?
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  50. Where can I get more information about foodborne illness?
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