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Food Obstacles for Seniors

Barriers for good nutrition, including emotional, physical and lifestyle factors, emerge with aging.
- Changes in lifestyle. New single seniors may not know how to cook or do not feel like cooking for one. People with a limited budget would have difficulty providing a balanced, healthy diet. See the resources below for suggestions on cooking for one and easy, healthy menu selections.
- Activity level. Seniors often cut back on activities for the physical and medical reasons. Weight gain may result from the decrease in calories burned.