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Now that COVID-19 is spreading among communities in the United States and other countries, phrases such as “social distancing,” “self-quarantine” and “flattening the curve” are showing up in the media. But what do they mean?

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Test Your Knowledge: Nutrition for Healthy Aging

Answer the question below
True or false: The older you get, the less likely you are to have a food intolerance.

A. true

B. false

Answer the question below
If you have a sensitivity to dairy foods, you can get calcium in your diet by eating more…

A. whole grains and fiber

B. avocados, apples and artichokes

C. spinach, white beans, salmon and sardines

D. olive oil and other healthy fats

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What’s the best eating plan for older people who want to maintain a healthy weight?

A. a high protein, low carbohydrate diet

B. a balanced diet, such as the Mediterranean diet

C. a very low-calorie diet

D. a high carbohydrate, low fat diet

Answer the question below
Healthy fats, in moderation, can help your body…

A. absorb vitamins and minerals

B. build muscle mass

C. stock up on vitamin C
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Coronavirus, Social and Physical Distancing and Self-Quarantine

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