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Energy (Human Nutrition · Middle Age) — "The energy requirements for ages thirty-one to fifty are 1,800 to 2,200 calories for women and 2,200 to 3,000 calories…

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  • Nutrition requirements and dietary guidance for middle-aged adults
  • Daily energy needs range from 1,800 to 2,200 calories for women and 2,200 to 3,000 calories for men.
  • Energy estimates vary according to activity level.
  • These estimates do not include women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Middle-aged adults must rely on healthy food sources to meet their energy needs.
  • Typical dietary patterns in many parts of North America do not match recommended guidelines.
  • Five foods account for over half of all vegetable intake: iceberg lettuce, frozen potatoes, fresh potatoes, potato chips, and canned tomatoes.
  • Following dietary guidelines provides adequate but not excessive energy and nutrients.
  • The acceptable macronutrient distribution ranges remain the same from young adulthood into middle age.
  • These ranges apply to carbohydrates, protein, fat, fiber, and fluids.
  • Avoiding excess weight and limiting solid fats and added sugars are important dietary practices.
  • These practices help avoid cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and other chronic conditions.
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"The energy requirements for ages thirty-one to fifty are 1,800 to 2,200 calories for women and 2,200 to 3,000 calories for men, depending on activity level. These estimates do not include women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Middle-aged adults must rely on healthy food sources to meet these needs. In many parts of North America, typical dietary patterns do not match the recommended guidelines. For example, five foods—iceberg lettuce, frozen potatoes, fresh potatoes, potato chips, and canned tomatoes—account for over half of all vegetable intake. Following the dietary guidelines in the middle-aged years provides adequate but not excessive energy, macronutrients, vitamins, and minerals. The acceptable macronutrient distribution ranges for carbohydrates, protein, fat, fiber, and fluids remain the same from young adulthood into middle age. It is important to avoid putting on excess pounds and limiting an intake of solid fats and added sugars to help avoid cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and other chronic conditions."

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