Determining how many calories you need depends on your fitness goals, whether you are a marathon runner or a weightlifter. Use intake formulas to calculate your needs for muscle gain or sustainable weight loss.
If you just turned the big 5-0, you might wonder if your nutritional needs are going to change during this new decade of your life. You're on the precipice of needing fewer calories -- at 51, your caloric needs decrease by 200 calories a day.
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USDA's ChooseMyPlate.gov recommends eating between 5 and 8 ounces of grains per day, depending on your age and gender, with at least half of those being whole-grain options. One-half cup of cooked pasta equals one serving or 1 ounce of grains.
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