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Recommended daily diet for seniors over 70.

• 3 servings of milk (or lactose-reduced milk), cheese, and yogurt
• 2 servings of high protein foods like lean meat, poultry, fish, eggs, legumes, and nuts
• 3 servings of vegetables
• 2 servings of fruit
• 6 servings of grains
• 8 servings of water

Tuft's University adjusted the food pyramid for those over age 70 to include the recommendation for eight glasses of water a day and plenty of fiber to help manage constipation. The university's nutrition team also suggests discussing calcium, vitamin D, and B12 supplements with the 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.)

Dietary Guidelines for Americans (this is a 19-page pdf document with 10 guidelines for good & healthy eating)

Nutrition.gov
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