Nutritional needs change as you age; aging well means eating well, an important key to staying healthy. Eating right helps your body stay strong and keeps your mind sharp. A nutritious, balanced diet can also reduce your risk for health problems like high blood pressure and diabetes. Food intake should be balanced with physical activity. If you are less active, choose smaller serving sizes and add plenty of vegetables, salad and fruit. Eating healthy, combined with regular physical activity, can help you live a full, active life, and preserve independence, which happens in independent living, well into your golden years.