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Take the Senior Nutrition Quiz

Eating a healthy diet is essential for people of every age. But as you age, it's especially important. Take this quiz to find out how much you know about good nutrition.

1. As you grow older and become less active, you need fewer nutrients in your diet.
2. Adults with food insecurity may be at less risk for bad health outcomes compared to other groups of people.
3. A healthy diet includes plenty of whole grains, fruits, and vegetables, with little saturated fat or added sugar.
4. When you go food shopping, you need to pay attention to the serving size on the Nutrition Facts label.
5. Food poisoning may be more of a problem for older adults.
6. Healthy older adults should eat at least 30 grams of fiber each day in a 2,000-calorie diet.
7. One way to keep food costs down and yet have a variety of foods in your pantry is to buy generic brands instead of name brands.
8. If you are a vegetarian, you may need to take a supplement for vitamins D and B12 as you age.
Online Medical Reviewer: Novick, Tara, BSN, MSN
Online Medical Reviewer: Trevino, Heather, BSN, RNC
Date Last Reviewed: 10/1/2024
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