Nutrition for Elderly
These foods should make half of your plate?
Fruits & Veggies
Adding this type of physical activities can help reduce the risk of injury from falls.
Stretching & Balance Activities
Items to keep in your kitchen at all times so you have them when you can’t go shopping.
Staple food Items
What 2 main nutrients help prevent bone loss and need to be increased with an elderly population?
Vitamin D and Calcium
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
Running, jogging, cycling, brisk walking are considered as this type of physical activities
Aerobic Activity
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
These are found in plant foods and fish. These fats are good for heart health, especially when they're used in place of saturated and trans fats.
Unsaturated fats
If you are having trouble getting enough calories throughout the day, what can you do to increase calories?
add a snack throughout the day
include a nutritional supplement such as an Ensure to your diet
Whole grains, beans, nuts and seeds, fruits, and dark-colored vegetables are high in this nutrient.
Fiber
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 feed the needs of hungry people by distributing the donations they receive to a large number of member agencies, such as food pantries, soup kitchens, meal programs, drug treatment centers, and senior care centers
Food Bank
This nutrient needs to be increased in the elderly population. It’s main food sources include lean meat, fish and fortified cereals. What nutrient is it?
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
Limiting calories from these foods can keep you healthy.
added sugar, saturated fat and sodium
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
Too much of this nutrient over time can result in high blood pressure which can increase the risk of a heart attack or a stroke.
Sodium/ Salt
This nutrient can help a person digest food, absorb nutrients from food, and then get rid of the unused waste in the body.
Water
Low intake of these substances is associated with cognitive decline.
Antioxidants
Lowers the rate of heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, T2DM, colon cancer, breast cancer,
Elevates muscular fitness, healthier body mass and composition
Benefits of 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 for those who have trouble getting out of their homes and preparing their own food.
Meals on Wheels
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
As adults age, they need fewer total calories, but higher amounts of some minerals. What is this considered
Nutrient-Dense Foods