This report examines the critical role of nutrition in the health and well-being of older adults, focusing on the impact of malnutrition and age-related health problems. It highlights the increasing global population of older individuals and the necessity of meeting their specific dietary needs to maintain health, functional independence, and quality of life. The report reviews literature from 2012-2019, using databases like CINAHL and PubMed, and references the Australian Guide for Healthy Eating to evaluate dietary requirements. It discusses the challenges in defining nutritional needs for older adults due to declining basal metabolic rates and lean body mass. Micronutrient deficiencies, such as Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, folate, magnesium, and zinc, are linked to various health issues, including cardiovascular diseases, cognitive decline, and osteoporosis. The report concludes with an emphasis on improving the nutrient content of diets for older adults, recommending moderate reductions in saturated fat and salt intake, along with vitamin supplementation and increased protein consumption, as per Australian Dietary Guidelines, and advocating for further research and better regulation of ready-made meals to ensure adequate micronutrient content.