Far from being a panacea, multivitamins are best used as an adjunct to a good diet. Multivitamins are the easiest source of the vitamins and minerals required.
Cooking generates chemicals perceived as flavor, aroma and texture. These add to the experience of eating, but may also generate a range of toxic compounds.
The ACSM recommends that older adults undertake a minimum 150 mins/week or 30 mins on 5 days/week of moderate intensity physical activity and exercise.