Healthy Eating for Seniors

Food is one of life's pleasures, and that's not all! Eating well is one of the most important things older adults can do to stay healthy and independent.

What can healthy eating do for you?

• Give you energy for the activities you enjoy everyday.
• Help keep bones and muscles strong so you can stay active.
• Help keep you from catching colds, flues and other illnesses.
• Help you recover more quickly from illness, injury or surgery.
• Help you stay regular.

For more information, contact your local health region, public health nutritionist, dietitian, family doctor or public health nurse.