Nutrients
This fruit has more vitamin C than an orange
Kiwi
This disease causes brittle bones
Osteoporosis
True or False: You have to feel thirsty before you need water.
False! Older adults often feel less thirsty.
Fact or Fiction: As we age, we need less protein
Fiction! Older adults often need more protein
More of this nutrient can help constipation in older adults
Fiber
Lack of proper blood sugar management can lead to what?
Wounds, sores, and even amputations
Name one sign of dehydration
Dark urine, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, confusion, fatigue, extreme thirst, muscle cramps, rapid heart rate, low blood pressure, sunken eyes, fainting
Name the vitamins and minerals that help older adults improve their bone health
Calcium, Vitamin D, Mg
Fact or Fiction: Frozen vegetables are less nutritious than fresh.
Fiction! They're often frozen at peak ripeness and are just as if not more nutritious.
A potato (or sweet potato)
Older adults are more likely to experience food borne illness or respiratory issues because of declines in what system?
Immune system
Name one food that helps keep you hydrated
Soup, watermelon, oranges, cucumber, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, celery, zucchini, spinach
Deficiencies in this vitamins can lead to neurological and cognitive impairments
Vitamin B12
Fact or Fiction: Skipping meals is a good way to lose weight.
Fiction! Skipping meals can make it harder to get needed nutrients and may lead to overeating later in the day.
Name one plant food that is considered a complete protein
Soy foods (tofu, edamame, tempeh, soy milk), quinoa, buckwheat, seeds (hemp, chia, pumpkin)
Fun fact! The following food pairings are complete proteins: rice + beans, pita + hummus, PB + whole grain bread
This is the name for the age-related loss of muscle mass and strength
Sarcopenia
Fun fact! Eating enough protein and doing resistance training can help prevent or slow sarcopenia
Name the color your urine should usually be if you're well hydrated
Pale yellow
What macronutrient is key to prevention and treatment of malnutrition
Protein
Fiction!
Name one vegetable that's high in vitamin A
Carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, butternut squash, spinach, kale, collard greens
Name a sign of hunger besides your stomach growling or feeling empty
Dizziness, fatigue, weakness, brain fog, difficulty concentrating, irritability, headache, anxiety
About ___% of your body is made of water
60%
Fact or Fiction: Fat-free dressing can reduce absorption of certain nutrients in a salad.
Fact! Dietary fat helps absorb fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K)