Older Adults and Sun Exposure
Everyone needs to have some sun exposure each day to produce enough vitamin D. To get enough vitamin D:
- Fair-skinned people need about 15 minutes of sunlight each day.
- Dark-skinned people need about 30 to 45 minutes each day.
Older adults who avoid the sun or use sunscreens may want to eat a variety of dairy products each day, or take daily vitamin D supplements to ensure they get adequate vitamin D.
Myths & Facts About Food and Nutrition After 60
Never before has so much good nutritional advice been available from so many sources -- from nutrition facts panels on food labels to books by highly respected experts. But there’s plenty of misinformation out there, too. For seniors looking for reliable information about healthy aging and nutrition, separating facts from fiction can be tricky. Most standard dietary advice is geared to middle-aged Americans, not seniors. Only recently have researchers looked closely at the specific nutritional needs...
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