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Nutrition for Older Women

August 31, 2005

Nutrition is important during every life stage and your needs continue to change as you age.

After menopause, women have different nutritional needs and meeting them is important to their health. Calcium, vitamins D and B12 are nutrients older women need more of. Increasing consumption of dairy foods, especially skim or low-fat milk and yogurt, can help with these extra nutrient needs.

In addition to the changes in nutrition, weight changes seem to coincide with menopause. This increase may be a function of a slowing metabolism or decreased energy expenditure. Women need to maintain regular strength training and physical activity for good health.

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