A practical, science-based guide to eating well, staying active, and aging with confidence.Staying healthy after 50 doesn't require extreme diets, complicated rules, or punishing workout routines. In Food and Fitness After 50, nutrition expert Christine Rosenbloom, PhD, RDN, and exercise physiologist Bob Murray, PhD, FACSM, present a clear, evidence-based approach to maintaining strength, energy, and independence over time. As the body changes with age, everyday choices around food and physical activity take on new importance, yet the guidance available is often confusing or contradictory.This essential guide makes food and fitness information easier to navigate. It explains the science of aging in plain terms and turns it into practical steps that can be applied in daily life. Readers are guided through self-assessments, expert perspectives, and real-life examples that reflect common challenges and habits. The focus stays on helping individuals make informed decisions about nutrition, exercise, and overall well-being without relying on rigid programs or unrealistic expectations.Organized around three core principles—Eat Well, Move Well, and Be Well—the book addresses nutrition, strength and mobility, weight management, sleep, stress, social connection, and overall well-being. It also challenges common misconceptions and highlights the habits that support long-term health. The result is a flexible, realistic framework that helps readers build routines that can adapt over time and support a healthier, more active life.
Christine Rosenbloom, PhD, RDN, FAND, is a nutrition professor emerita at Georgia State University. Bob Murray, PhD, FACSM, is the founder of Sports Science Insights, LLC, and the former director of the Gatorade Sports Science Institute.
Table of ContentsAbout the AuthorsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction1. How to Get Started on Food and Fitness After 50 Section 1: Eat Well2. Eating for Optimal Aging3. Staying Well Hydrated4. Micronutrients and SupplementsSection 2: Move Well5. Strength and Stamina: How to Get and Stay Fit6. Gaining and Maintaining Muscle Strength7. Maintaining a Lifetime of Agility, Balance, and CoordinationSection 3: Be Well8. Weight Management 9. Why Sleep, Stress, Social Connections, and a Positive Mindset Matter for Optimal Aging10. Food & Fitness Strategies for Illness and InjuriesEpilogueAppendix A: Definition of TermsAppendix B: Popular Dietary SupplementsAppendix C: Protein-Rich Foods and PowdersBibliographyResourcesIndex
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