So much of estate planning and elder law is about planning for incapacity and preserving a person's hard-earned savings from the high cost of long-term care. Many chronic diseases that lead to incapacity and the need for long-term care can be prevented with good nutrition. Whether it's calcium for bone health, protein for muscle mass, or fiber to control blood sugar, nutrition is a critically important part of planning for a long and independent life. In this episode, Charlotte Scheid, a dietitian with the Giant Company, explains how to make good nutrition a constant part of your lifestyle.
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