Nutrient Needs
This vitamin comes from the sun and helps keep bones strong.
What is Vitamin D?
Sore gums or bad teeth can make this hard to do.
What is chewing?
Older adults may not feel this, even when their body needs water.
What is thirst?
Eating fruits and vegetables every day gives the body these.
What are vitamins and minerals?
Always do this to your hands before preparing or eating food.
What is wash them?
This mineral, found in milk, helps prevent weak bones.
What is calcium?
Food may not taste as good because older adults lose some of this sense.
What is taste?
Drinking enough of this clear liquid helps prevent dehydration.
What is water?
Whole wheat bread and oatmeal are good sources of this nutrient.
What is fiber?
Leftover food should be kept in this appliance within 2 hours.
What is the refrigerator?
Eating enough of this macronutrient helps keep muscles strong
What is protein?
Living alone may make people less likely to do this.
What is cook or eat?
Too little fluid can cause this painful bathroom problem.
What is constipation?
Limiting salt in food helps lower this condition.
What is high blood pressure?
Eating undercooked chicken can cause this type of sickness.
What is food poisoning?
This vitamin, found in oranges, helps the body heal and fight sickness.
What is Vitamin C?
Without a car, it can be hard for older adults to do this.
What is go grocery shopping?
Dehydration can make people feel this, even if they don’t have dementia.
What is confused?
This mealtime habit—eating slowly and stopping when full—helps older adults avoid overeating.
What is mindful eating?
You should check this date on foods before eating them.
hat is the expiration date?
This nutrient, found in whole grains, keeps digestion regular.
What is fiber?
Having trouble swallowing is called this.
What is dysphagia?
Drinks with lots of this (like coffee or soda) can make you pee more.
What is caffeine?
Eating fish, nuts, and olive oil gives this type of “good fat” that helps the heart stay healthy.
What are healthy fats (or unsaturated fats)?
Freezing food does not kill all germs, but it does stop them from doing this.
What is growing (or multiplying)?