A 70-year-old is less likely to get high blood pressure if he or she eats a lot of fiber, potassium, calcium, vitamin C, and vitamin A.
A 70-year-old should eat poultry, lean beef or pork, eggs, shellfish, beans and legumes, nuts, seeds, or soy products daily.
In accordance with U.S. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a 70-year-old woman needs 5 ounces of grains per day, while a man needs 6 ounces.
Seniors can avoid bone thinning and high blood pressure by eating enough dairy. 70-year-olds should consume 3 cups of dairy daily.
A man who is 70 years old needs 2 cups of fruit every day, while a woman who is 70 years old needs 1 1/2 cups.
Seniors gain fiber, vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals from vegetables. 70-year-old women need 2 cups of vegetables every day.
The American Heart Association says that people over the age of 2 shouldn't get more than 25 to 35 percent of their daily calories from fat.