Aging and Nutrition

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The number of older Americans who are food insecure, or uncertain of their ability to acquire nutritious foods, is troubling. In 2014, more than 10 million Americans age 65 or older experienced food insecurity. This represents 16 percent of all older Americans.
In Maine, one out of six seniors lives with the threat of hunger.
With the arrival of America’s Baby Boomers into older age, the
number of seniors who are food insecure will increase