Nutrient Density

People tend to need fewer calories as they age, so it’s important to make the most of every food you consume. Choose nutrient-dense foods, which provide more protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients for the calories consumed. Simple switches can really add up. For example, a slice of white bread and a slice of whole grain bread have roughly the same number of calories. However, the slice of whole grain bread has nearly twice the fiber and protein as the white bread, plus more minerals.