Like everyone, it is important for men to have a balanced diet. Eating foods from the five food groups and limiting fats and sugars can help men maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle.
The United States Department of Agriculture recommends not only eating foods from each food group, but also eating these foods in proportion at each meal. This can be found by dividing a meal into five portions – the largest for vegetables, followed in size by grains, protein, fruits and dairy.
As men age, it’s important they pay even closer attention to their nutrition. The USDA suggests that men over 50 watch their calorie intake by continuing to eat foods from the five food groups and limiting unhealthy fats and sugars.
Aging men also have an increased chance of health issues, such as heart disease, diabetes and high cholesterol, and will have specific nutrition needs based on their health concerns. As men age, they should also limit salt intake and refined carbohydrates.