Supplements
The new 70+ pyramid also has something else that the regular pyramid doesn’t have. There is a flag at the top to remind mature adults that they might not absorb enough vitamins through food intake. In English, this means you might not get all of the vitamins you need out of your food. You might need a supplement.
The key word in that sentence is the word ‘might.’ Do not automatically reach for the pills. Talk to your doctor. He can tell by examining you whether or not a supplement is a good idea. Some of the vitamins you might need include calcium, Vitamin D, and B12.
This pyramid was designed with the healthy, mobile 70+ person in mind. If you have chronic or serious health problems you should consult your doctor about how your condition (and the medication you are taking for it) affects your nutrition requirements. You may need to take in more of one nutrient or avoid certain foods like the plague.
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