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WGFRAHOIONSLTEEDMy Plate for Older Adults
328Activities shown are those Berries Mixed OJ The inclusion of several
most popular with older adults. Dried OATS types of liquids, such as
Regular physical activity can Fruit water, tea, coffee, and
reduce the risk of chronic soup signify the importance
disease, help manage weight, Peaches of fluid intake in older people
and improve quality of life because the sensation of
OIL thirst decreases with aging
The majority of grains shown
are whole grains, signifying FROZEN TOFU Peanut Consistent with advice
more whole than refined grains PEAS Butter for younger adults, the
should be eaten because of sources of oils, dairy
their fiber content CARROTS BEANS products, and protein
recommended are
Packaged varieties of those that are low in
vegetables and fruits are saturated fat and trans
shown—a form that may be fat. In other words, use
more appropriate for older
adults because of • liquid vegetable oils
convenience, cost, such as canola, olive, and
and availability corn oil and soft spread
margarine
Although serving sizes are
not depicted in the graphic, • lowfat or nonfat milk
they are the same as those and dairy products
for younger adults. The
importance of choosing • fish, poultry, lean meat,
nutrient-dense foods eggs, legumes and nuts
increases as total
calorie needs decrease
■ F I G U R E 1 3 . 2 MyPlate for Older Adults. (Source: Copyright 2011 Tufts University.
For details about the MyPlate for Older Adults, please see http://nutrition.tufts.edu/
research/myplate-older-adults)
