Health messages that encourage reducing fat intake and portion sizes and selecting low-calorie snacks may be inappropriate for:

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Older adults may already be at risk for malnutrition and unintentional weight loss, and encouraging them to reduce fat intake and portion sizes may worsen these issues. It is important for them to maintain adequate nutrient intake, so different health messages may be needed. Young and middle adults may benefit from messages promoting healthy eating habits.

Health Messages That Encourage Reducing Fat Intake and Portion Sizes