In short, yes.

It is possible to lose weight at any age, but many factors make it more difficult to lose weight as you age.

According to research, even active people lose muscle mass every 10 years after the age of 30.

This muscle mass is replaced by fat and it turns out that muscle inevitably burns more calories than fat.

Therefore, having less muscle means a slower metabolism and therefore a lower calorie requirement.

Declining levels of sex hormones such as estrogen and testosterone, which usually appear around age 50, add to this effect.

It is also said that people can also pay in late middle age, the yo-yo effect, the weight they have gained and then lost in previous decades.

Weight gain changes metabolism over the long term. A person who has been overweight will need fewer calories per day at age 60 than a person of the same age and height who has never been overweight. Bottom line.

Today's diet defines long-term metabolism.

The loss of fat cells makes the body think that it is in danger of starving to death and that it needs to save calories.

So if you have been overweight, you need to eat less to maintain your weight.

Older people also tend to be more sedentary with less physical activity.

However, there is no need to obsess about the scale. It is suggested that seniors focus on their overall fitness.

The ideal is not necessarily to lose weight, but rather to maintain the weight loss, but also to eat a variety of foods and have a healthy lifestyle.

Gaining muscle can also help boost metabolism, or at least help offset some of its decline.

Eating more protein - but not more calories - can also help gain or maintain muscle mass.

3 tips for choosing a healthy diet as you age

1. Look for important nutrients

Make sure you eat a variety of foods to get all the nutrients you need. Your plate should look like a rainbow. Bright, colorful foods are always the best choice!

A healthy meal should include:

• Lean proteins (lean meats, seafood, eggs, beans)
• fruits and vegetables (orange, red, green and purple)
• whole grains (brown rice, whole wheat pasta)
• low-fat dairy products (milk and milk substitutes).

Remember to choose foods that are high in fiber and low in sodium or salt.

Also look for vitamin D, an important mineral as we age.

2. Read the Nutrition Facts label

When eating packaged foods, be an informed consumer! Read labels to find products that are lower in fat, added sugars and sodium.

The meals you find in our menu have all the information you need to make the right choice!

3. Eat the right amount

To maintain your weight, you need to eat the right amount of food for your age and body. Search "daily energy requirement chart" on Google to find a lot of information about your daily needs.

Our dietary partner can also help you with these issues.

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National Council on Aging, Inc