As people get older, dietitians say nutrition needs can shift, and one expert-backed roundup highlights five nutrients that deserve more attention with age: calcium, protein, vitamin D, vitamin B12 and fiber. The emphasis is on nutrients that may become more important to prioritize in a healthy aging diet.

Calcium is one of the clearest examples. The report notes that getting enough calcium helps support bone strength and may lower the risk of osteoporosis. It points to green vegetables, dairy products and calcium-fortified foods as practical ways to raise calcium intake.

Protein, vitamin D, vitamin B12 and fiber are the other nutrients singled out in the list. Rather than pushing a restrictive meal plan, the guidance focuses on simple ways to work more of these nutrients into regular meals and snacks as dietary needs change over time.

The broader takeaway is that healthy aging is not only about eating less or avoiding certain foods. It is also about making sure key nutrients show up consistently in the diet, with calcium, protein, vitamin D, vitamin B12 and fiber all playing a bigger role in that conversation.