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Developed in conjunction with The American Academy of Family
Physicians, The American Academy of Pediatrics, The American Dietetic
Association, and The National Medical Association.
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Dairy Council Digest Archives
Special Dietary Needs of Mature Americans
Conclusion
Scientific evidence indicates that for mature adults, the requirement for many nutrients differs from that of younger adults, as indicated in the two new reports on Dietary Reference Intakes (14,15). Forthcoming reports will include updated recommendations for other nutrients and food components for mature adults.
To meet their nutrient needs, healthy mature adults are encouraged to consume a nutritionally balanced, nutrient-dense diet containing a variety of foods in moderation (3–5,59). A diet emphasizing nutrient-dense, high quality foods is especially important to help meet the nutrient needs of older adults whose overall energy intake is low (3). Food is recognized as the best source of nutrients (47,58). However, for adults over 50, synthetic vitamin B12 from fortified foods or vitamin supplements is advised to help meet the need for this vitamin (15). Because of potential adverse effects of excess intake of vitamins and minerals, recommendations to use multivitamins and mineral supplements should be individualized (47).In addition to a balanced, nutritious diet, adequate intake of fluids and regular moderate physical activity positively influence the quality of mature adults' life and help to control health costs (4,5,27,59). It is never too late for mature adults to adopt a healthful lifestyle (59).
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