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Food pyramid for seniors over 70.

Tuft's University adjusted the food pyramid for those over age 70 to include:

• 8 glasses of water a day and plenty of fiber to help manage constipation.
• Calcium, vitamin D, and B12 supplements (discuss with doctor).

Links to other sites with information on this topic:

"More Water, More Fiber, Fewer Calories: Reinventing the food pyramid for older adults," by Gabriele Amersbach, Tufts Nutrition, Tufts University.)