Increase the proportion of health care visits by adults with obesity that include counseling on weight loss, nutrition, or physical activity — NWS‑05 Healthy People in Action

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This National Nutrition Month®, Let’s Promote Healthy Eating for Older Adults

Posted on March 3, 2025 by ODPHP

This blog post is part of our quarterly series highlighting important healthy aging topics, key resources, and organizations working for and with older adults.

March is National Nutrition Month^® — and as we age, healthy eating habits are as important as ever. Eating nutritious foods can help older adults manage chronic health conditions and lower their risk of serious health problems like heart attack and stroke. We’ve collected a variety of resources professionals can use to help older adults build and sustain healthy eating habits.