Proper Nutrition for Older Adults
These two food groups should make half of your plate
Fruits & Vegetables
Running, jogging, cycling, brisk walking is all considered as this type of physical activity
Aerobic Activity
Items to keep in your kitchen at all times so you have them when you can’t go shopping is called what?
Pantry essentials
Bone loss accelerates during your 50s, especially among women. Why do women become more vulnerable to bone loss after menopause?
Decline in hormones (Estrogen)
Most of the sodium or salt we consume comes from what food source?
Pre-packaged/ processed foods
This disease is best known for the deficiency in vitamin D and calcium in older adults.
Osteoporosis
Engaging aerobic activity of this amount of time per week can reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetics and arthritis
30 minutes a day, 5 days a week
This is something we would make to prepare for our shopping trip and have what we need mapped out. This will help us stay on track and not spend extra money on unnecessary items
Grocery List
What 2 main vitamins and mineral help inhibit bone loss and need to be increased with an elderly population?
Vitamin D and Calcium
If you are having trouble getting enough calories throughout the day, what can you do to increase calories?
Add a snack throughout the day and/or include a nutritional supplement
Whole grains, beans, nuts and seeds, fruits, and dark-colored vegetables are high in this nutrient
Carbohydrates
Adding this type of physical activities can help reduce the risk of injury from falls
Strength Training /Endurance + Balance exercises
Clipping these from the paper is another way to help save money on items in the grocery store. Even better when paired up with a sale price on items
Coupons
This vitamin needs to be increased in the older adult population. It’s main food sources include lean meat, fish and fortified cereals. What nutrient is it?
Vitamin B12
If food seems to be bland or not have enough taste, what should one do to enhance the flavors?
Add fresh herbs and spices that don’t contain salt. Lemon juice is also an option
The fruit blueberries are high in what?
Antioxidants
Dark urine, excessive thirst, dizziness, fatigue and confusion are all signs of
Dehydration
This is a service in which someone else shops for you with a prepaid list you provided online
Pick up or delivery
Eating a diet high in ________ can reduce the risk of heart disease and Type 2 Diabetes. Additionally, this can help maintain regular bowel movements
Fiber
This nutrient can help a person digest food, absorb nutrients from food, and then get rid of the unused waste in the body
Water
Reduction of this mineral can lower the risk of high blood pressure
Sodium/ Salt
This kind of activity has significant health benefits for hearts, bodies and minds. It contributes to preventing and managing noncommunicable diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer and diabetes
What is physical activity?
This is the largest meal delivery group in the country for older adults. This service is not only good for a low budget, but also those who have trouble getting out of their homes and preparing their own food
Meals on Wheels
Too much of this mineral over time can result in high blood pressure which can increase the risk of a heart attack or a stroke
Sodium
As adults age, they need fewer total calories, but higher amounts of some minerals. What is this considered?
Nutrient-dense foods