Elderly need about 1500ml-2000ml of this nutrient per day
What is Water?
100
This diagram helps to provide a guide on portion control.
What is MyPlate?
100
If you are lacking calcium you are at risk for this disease.
What is osteoporosis?
100
This is the maximum temperature that all cold foods should be stored at.
What is 40 degrees Fahrenheit?
100
The most common mental health disease among seniors.
What is Depression?
200
This nutrient should be limited to 1500mg per day to avoid a rise in blood pressure. Often referred to as salt.
What is Sodium?
200
When buying frozen and canned items you should be aware of these two nutrients.
What is sodium and saturated fat?
200
If you are constipated you are most likely lacking this nutrient.
What is fiber?
200
This type of food needs to be cooked to a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit .
What is poultry?
200
The main reason seniors lose weight.
What is loss of appetite?
300
This nutrient is found in dairy, helps to keep your bones strong, and the elderly need about 1200mg a day.
What is Calcium?
300
A service that provides one meal a day for the elderly that is delivered to their home.
What is Meals on Wheels?
300
These nutrients help to protect cells that are in the body from damage and they are found in dark fruits and veggies like blackberries, blueberries, spinach, and kale.
What are Antioxidants?
300
The most common way to prevent cross-contamination.
What is hand-washing?
300
The age at which a person is considered a senior citizen.
What is 55 years old?
400
This nutrient helps to keep muscles strong and is found in meats, beans, eggs, and dairy products.
What is protein?
400
This habit can be harmful for your health and can cause weight loss.
What is skipping meals?
400
If you are ______, you are more likely to be constipated, have poor memory, feel cold more often, and have poor immune health.
What is Underweight?
400
Salmonella, Listeria, Trichinosis, Botulism, and Staphylococcus.
What are examples of food borne illnesses?
400
Loss of taste and smell are side effects of these.
What are medications?
500
All types of people are often lacking this nutrient. It is commonly associated with the sun and helps people to absorb calcium.
What is Vitamin D?
500
A 3 oz portion of meat/portion is equivalent to this.
What is the palm of your hand or a deck of cards?
500
If you are _____, you are more likely to have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and gallbladder disease.
What is Overweight?
500
Fresh (unfrozen) chicken should be used in this time period.
What is 1 to 2 days?
500
If you have trouble chewing or swallowing, doing this to your foods may help you.