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Older adults are at greater risk of vitamin and mineral deficiencies, requiring that they pay closer attention to their daily intake of micronutrients.

Eating a nutrient-dense diet of predominately whole foods is essential for healthy aging.

As we age, several physical and metabolic changes can alter daily nutrient needs, putting older adults at risk of vitamin and mineral deficiencies.

Menopause, loss of bone and muscle mass, declining immune function and reduced absorption of nutrients can all increase the need for certain vitamins and minerals.

It’s well-established, for example, that later in life, we need more calcium to help maintain bone health. At age 51, calcium requirements rise from 1,000 milligrams to 1,200 mg for women; men see a similar increase at a

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