The way we eat throughout our lives impacts the way we age. Science has proven that a well-balanced and varied diet full of nutritious foods—like fruits and veggies, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and lean proteins—and limited in sugar, salt, saturated or solid fats, and alcoholic beverages is critical to good health.

Malnutrition is a hidden epidemic in the United States and is undertreated and underrecognized. Malnutrition occurs when the body doesn’t get the right balance of nutrients and calories that it needs to stay healthy. 

Starting as early as age 30, people begin to gradually lose muscle mass and strength. Some people lose it more quickly because of a serious condition called sarcopenia, which becomes more common with age and affects 10% – 20% of older adults.