Peter Jaret

Apr 27, 2024 | webmd.com | Carol DerSarkissian |Peter Jaret

Getting adequate nutrition can be a challenge as you get older. With age, the number of calories you need begins to decline. Every calorie you consume must be packed with nutrition in order to hit the mark. Even then, you may fall short. "As we get older, the body becomes less efficient at absorbing some key nutrients," says Katherine Tucker, RD, PhD, chair of the department of health sciences at Northeastern University in Boston. In addition, the ability to taste food declines, blunting appetite.

Feb 15, 2024 | webmd.com | Peter Jaret |Carol DerSarkissian

Font Size Peter Jaret Peter Jaret is a freelance writer in Petaluma, California, who has written for Health, Hippocrates, and many other national publications. Font Size Bloating 101: Why You Feel Bloated Bloating, gassiness, and abdominal discomfort aren’t limited to the occasional holiday feast. It can happen even if you haven’t eaten a large meal.