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Older adults may have different vitamin and mineral needs than younger adults. Find recommended amounts and information on calcium, sodium, vitamin D, and more.
Adults of any age should get 2.4 micrograms of vitamin B12 each day. This helps your body make red blood cells and promotes nerve function. With age, your stomach lining may...
Vitamin D. The recommended dietary allowance for vitamin D rises from 600 International Units (IU) daily to 800 IU for women after age 70.
Adults older than 70 should be getting at least 800 IU of vitamin D. However, some sources say you should consume up to 1000 IU of vitamin D past the age of 70. If you are older than...
Older Adults. Find nutrition information for older adults to eat healthy, reduce disease risk, and deal with changes that affect appetite and eating. MyPlate for Older Adults. USDA, Food and Nutrition Service, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion.
Vitamin and mineral recommendations for people over 50. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025 (PDF, 30.9M) recommends how much of each vitamin and mineral men and women of different ages need. For example: Vitamin B12: 2.4 mcg (micrograms) each day.
For seniors deficient in vitamins B and D, calcium and iron, supplements can help with nutritional balance. Here's a rundown on vitamins and minerals that older adults may need.
• Bright-colored vegetables, such as carrots and broccoli • Deep-colored fruit, such as berries and peaches • Whole, enriched, and fortified grains and cereals, such as brown rice and 100-percent whole wheat bread • Low- and non-fat dairy products, such as yogurt and low-lactose milk • Canned beans and unsalted nuts, fish, poultry, lean meat, an...
Find information on the vitamins and minerals older adults need and how to get the recommended amount from healthy foods and dietary supplements. Dietary Supplements for Older Adults. Find information about dietary supplements—what they are, if they're safe for older adults, and whether you should take any. Vitamins and Minerals for Older Adults.
Daily supplementation with 2,000 IU (50 μg) of vitamin D is especially important for older adults because aging is associated with a reduced capacity to synthesize vitamin D in the skin upon sun exposure.