The diet and exercise needs for seniors is basically the same as it is for younger people, but there are a few differences to consider.
Seniors are generally more sedentary and often times require fewer calories to maintain weight.
On the other hand, some people find their sense of taste and smell aren't quite what they used to be and food may not seem as appealing. Many seniors find they're not eating enough calories and may be losing weight. To make things worse, medications, illness, loneliness or depression can also affect appetite. Many seniors tend to gain weight more easily because of the lower level of activity and slower metabolism. All of these things could contribute to getting too many or too few calories.