Food Safety
This is the maximum temperature that all cold foods should be stored at.
What is 40 degrees Fahrenheit?
This nutrient is found in dairy, helps to keep your bones strong, and the older adult needs about 1200mg a day.
What is calcium?
If you are lacking calcium you are at risk for this disease.
What is osteoporosis?
This healthy fruit snack is a great source of potassium
What is Bananas?
This diagram, previously known as the food pyramid, helps to provide a guide on portion control.
What is MyPlate?
This type of food needs to be cooked to a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees
What is poultry?
This nutrient helps to keep muscles strong and is found in meats, beans, eggs, and dairy products.
What is protein?
If you are constipated, you may be lacking this nutrient.
What is Fiber?
This snack is a source of protein and contains probiotics
What is yogurt?
This is the recommended amount of time of physical activity per day for older adults.
What is 30 minutes/day?
The most common way to prevent cross-contamination.
What is hand-washing?
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?
This type of fat is considered a healthy fat and is usually liquid at room temperature.
What is unsaturated fats?
This snack is great source of fiber that pairs well with salsa
What is tortilla chips?
A diet high in solid fats, added sugars and empty calories puts you at risk for this chronic disease.
What is Diabetes, Heart disease, obesity?
Salmonella, Listeria, Trichinosis, Botulism, and Staphylococcus are examples if this.
What are Food Borne Illnesses?
This nutrient should be limited to 1500mg per day to avoid a rise in blood pressure.
What is Sodium or Salt?
This type of milk has the most fat and calories.
What is whole milk?
This middle eastern dip is best served with vegetable sticks
What is hummus?
The main reason seniors tend to lose weight.
What is lack of appetite?
Fresh (unfrozen) chicken should be used in this time period.
What is 1 to 2 days?
Older adults need about 1500ml-2000ml of this nutrient per day.
What is Water?
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?
This type of nut is a healthy omega 3 fatty acid
What is walnuts?
Loss of taste and smell can be side effects of these.
What are medications?