Being physically active and eating a healthy diet are keys to a healthy lifestyle. But what does “healthy eating” really mean?

Healthy eating:

• Emphasizes vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products.
• Includes lean meat, poultry, fish, cooked dry beans and peas, eggs, and nuts.
• Is low in saturated fats, trans fats, salt, and added sugars.
• Balances the calories from foods and beverages with calories burned through physical activity so that you can maintain a healthy weight.

Visit What’s on Your Plate?: Smart Food Choices for Healthy Aging, an online guide to healthy eating for older adults. Find out what you need to know about food groups, serving sizes, food labels, and more.

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