1 A nonprofit service and advocacy organization © 2014 National Council on Aging Next Steps to Better Nutrition Part 2: Making Healthy Food Choices

2 A nonprofit service and advocacy organization © 2014 National Council on Aging Healthy eating begins with you! Next Steps to Better Nutrition As we age, we need:  Fewer calories  More of key vitamins and minerals Make every food choice count!

3 A nonprofit service and advocacy organization © 2014 National Council on Aging Building your healthy plate Next Steps to Better Nutrition  Choose bright colored foods.  A healthy diet should include: fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy, poultry, fish, and nuts.

4 A nonprofit service and advocacy organization © 2014 National Council on Aging  A healthy meal should include: protein, whole grain, vegetable, fruit, and low-fat dairy.  Choosing foods from a variety of sources, providing you with a variety of nutrients in one meal. What does healthy eating look like? Next Steps to Better Nutrition

5 A nonprofit service and advocacy organization © 2014 National Council on Aging Why healthy eating pays off … Stay a healthy weight, stay independent Control your medical conditions, feel better Next Steps to Better Nutrition

6 A nonprofit service and advocacy organization © 2014 National Council on Aging Know your foods, use the facts Next Steps to Better Nutrition

7 A nonprofit service and advocacy organization © 2014 National Council on Aging Heart-Check Food Certification Program Nutrition Requirements Next Steps to Better Nutrition Total FatLess than 6.5 g Saturated Fat1 g or less and 15% or less of calories from saturated fat Trans FatLess than 0.5 g (also per label serving) Cholesterol20 mg or less SodiumUp to 140 mg, 240 mg or 360 per label, or 480 mg per label serving and per RACC Beneficial Nutrients (naturally occurring or historically fortified) 10% or more of the Daily Value of 1 of 6 nutrients (vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, calcium, protein or dietary fiber)

8 A nonprofit service and advocacy organization © 2014 National Council on Aging Daily food choices for adults aged 60+ Next Steps to Better Nutrition Source: Servings-from-Each-Food-Group_UCM_318186_Article.jsphttps:// Servings-from-Each-Food-Group_UCM_318186_Article.jsp

9 A nonprofit service and advocacy organization © 2014 National Council on Aging Don’t forget fluids  Water is an important nutrient too!  Drink small amounts of fluids consistently throughout the day (on a schedule) to maintain adequate hydration. Next Steps to Better Nutrition

10 A nonprofit service and advocacy organization © 2014 National Council on Aging 1.Know what a Healthy Plate should look like at your meals 2.Look for important nutrients: Protein + Vitamins + Minerals 3.Read the Nutrition Facts label 4.Use the Recommended Servings Chart to maintain a healthy diet Next Steps to Better Nutrition 4 ways to eat healthy as you age:

11 A nonprofit service and advocacy organization © 2014 National Council on Aging For more information:  Facilitator’s name and contact information:  NAME  Phone Number  address  Join us for these classes to stay healthy!  Name, date, time, location Next Steps to Better Nutrition