Some foods have many calories but offer few nutrients. Older adults should eat less of these foods:
* Sugar-sweetened drinks and desserts that have added sugars
* Foods with butter, shortening, or other fats that are solid at room temperature
* White bread, rice, and pasta made from refined grains
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