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  Fat and muscle levels predict later mobility and independence

 

We used to think of older people being smaller and frail, yet these days we’re arriving at 60 having been through the biggest group of weight gainers in history – the 40-59 group of the baby boomer age.

 

Most Plus-60’s need to lose a few calories – not just because the ones they have tend to be in the wrong places, but because as we age we use fewer of them.   And so, if we don’t change our diets to recognize this, we’ll just add more risk.

 

Muscle is important too – especially for older folk.

 

The following recent articles from Forbes magazine puts important diet issues in a clear and enjoyable read.

 

This link gives a great presentation:   Top Diet Tips

 

This one takes you to a background piece:  Diet Story for Aging