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None of us can avoid getting older, but all of us hope to age gracefully,

remaining healthy and vital well into our golden years.

A healthy diet can go a long way towards making that dream a reality.

But as you get into your

nutritional needs begin to change.

And today I have some tips on how to adjust your diet

to meet those changing nutritional needs.

It happens to all of us.

Your body experiences structural and functional changes as you get older.

And some of these changes increase your need for certain nutrients.

At the same time, your ability to absorb and synthesize certain nutrients is also declining.

And you may be dealing with health conditions or taking medications that deplete your body of nutrients more quickly.

For all of these reasons, the daily requirement for many nutrients increases a bit as you age.

For example, the thickness and density of your bones typically decline with age,

making you more susceptible to fractures.

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