When eaten regularly, vegetables can help adults ages 60 and over achieve and maintain good health and weight control, while reducing risk of health problems like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, some types of cancer, bone loss, and even constipation.
Funded by the USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP.
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