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Active Living

Older Adults

It’s never too late to start adding physical activity to you daily routine. Explore the resources below to get started.

Healthy & Fit on the Go — Great ideas to stay healthy and fit when away from home.

Healthy Eating: Older Adults — Support your health at every state of life with the foods you eat.

Other Recommended Resources

SeniorsNutrition.gov; United States Department of Agriculture — Where to go for senior's nutrition, health issues, and physical activity guidelines.

Healthy AgingAcademy of Nutrition and Dietetics — Scientifically-based food and nutrition information delivered for older adults in a consumer-friendly way.

SeniorHealthNational Institutes of Health — Easy-to-read health and wellness information for older adults on a simple-to-navigate format.

Physical ActivityChooseMyPlate.gov; United States Department of Agriculture — Being physically active can improve your health today, tomorrow, and in the future.

Simply Good Eating for Seniors Package — Curriculum for nutrition educators to teach seniors how to eat more calcium-containing foods, reduce intake of fat and salt, and plan tasty and affordable meals for one or two. Handouts available in English or Spanish.

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