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Healthy Aging

Healthy Aging

As of 2020, there were 55.7 million Americans aged 65 and older, and that number is expected to grow to 80.8 million by 2040.Many older adults are living independently for longer, but aging healthfully in order to remain independent takes some careful planning and nutrition know-how.

Physical activity, managing risk factors for disease, and a nutrient-rich diet are fundamental for maintaining health and independence. Yet physiological changes can lead to specific nutritional considerations as we age.

Did you know that healthy older people need up to 50% more protein to maintain an active lifestyle, and even more protein with acute or chronic disease?2,3 Yet 45% of Americans over 60 are not meeting minimum protein requirements.4 Addressing nutritional gaps and identifying evidence-based solutions can help provide the foundation to fuel healthy aging.

Nestlé Health Science has long been at the forefront of nutrition for healthy aging, with a wide range of products available directly to consumers and in healthcare settings.

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Healthy Aging

Healthy Aging

As of 2020, there were 55.7 million Americans aged 65 and older, and that number is expected to grow to 80.8 million by 2040.Many older adults are living independently for longer, but aging healthfully in order to remain independent takes some careful planning and nutrition know-how.

Physical activity, managing risk factors for disease, and a nutrient-rich diet are fundamental for maintaining health and independence. Yet physiological changes can lead to specific nutritional considerations as we age.

Did you know that healthy older people need up to 50% more protein to maintain an active lifestyle, and even more protein with acute or chronic disease?2,3 Yet 45% of Americans over 60 are not meeting minimum protein requirements.4 Addressing nutritional gaps and identifying evidence-based solutions can help provide the foundation to fuel healthy aging.

Nestlé Health Science has long been at the forefront of nutrition for healthy aging, with a wide range of products available directly to consumers and in healthcare settings.

Discover More