However, being too thin can lead to higher mortality rates, so people are best aiming for a healthy body weight.
“Talk with your doctor about any weight concerns, including decisions to lose weight or any unexplained weight changes,” the NIH added.
The third action step is diet, as food has been shown to be an important part of how people age.
“Healthy eaters” are said to have the highest intake of high-fibre cereal, low-fat dairy, fruit, non-white bread, whole grains, beans, legumes and vegetables.
However, being too thin can lead to higher mortality rates, so people are best aiming for a healthy body weight.
“Talk with your doctor about any weight concerns, including decisions to lose weight or any unexplained weight changes,” the NIH added.
The third action step is diet, as food has been shown to be an important part of how people age.
“Healthy eaters” are said to have the highest intake of high-fibre cereal, low-fat dairy, fruit, non-white bread, whole grains, beans, legumes and vegetables.