People are right when they think that the chronic diseases that they have now or the ones that develop as they age are influenced by poor eating habits when they were younger. For example if you have osteoporosis now, it was influenced by eating habits – especially calcium intake – and insufficient exercise during early adolescence and early adulthood. However, we also now know that nutrition in the later years can help lessen the effects of diseases common among older Americans such as osteoporosis, high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, certain cancers and gastrointestinal problems.
Studies demonstrate that a good diet in our later years helps to both reduce the risk of chronic diseases and to manage the diseases’ signs and symptoms. On the other hand, poor nutrition as you age can prolong recovery from illness and worsen the signs and symptoms of chronic disease.
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