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The Nourishing Meal* The dining experience Recommendations for older adults Why nutrition matters Organic and locally grown foods Nutrients Superfoods Food traditions Calories Sensory changes Farming Fads, Facts, and Fiction Mindful eating Nutrition labels Food legacies

Today’s agenda On the Menu: Introduction Why Does Nutrition Matter? Nutrition at Any Age Nutrition Knowledge – Food Pyramid

Introduction “To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art.” - La Rochefoucauld

Healthy Snacking

Why Does Nutrition Matter?

Nutrition matters Aids proper functioning of the body Supports a healthy immune system Prevents many diseases Gives us more energy Maintain or obtain a healthy weight Discussion: What do you notice about your body when you eat a healthy meal? Or an unhealthy meal?

Importance of Nutrition at Any Age

Nutrition at any age Metabolism slows with age Healthy lifestyle changes are beneficial at any age…it’s never too late! this means…. what we eat becomes even more important.

Discussion: Does it surprise you that the metabolism reduces with age? What are some positive things about your current diet? What would you like to improve in your current diet? How has food changed over time? Do you think it is easier or harder to make healthy choices now?

Nutrition Knowledge: Food Pyramid

Nutrition Knowledge: Trivia For how many years has the United States government been making dietary recommendations? A. 25 years B. 50 years C. 75 years D years

Nutrition Knowledge: Trivia For how many years has the United States government been making dietary recommendations? D years

Food Guide Pyramid for Older Adults*

Food Pyramid: Grains & Cereals Whole, Enriched, Fortified Grains & Cereals

Food Pyramid: Whole Grains & Cereals 6+ servings per day

Nutrition Knowledge: Trivia True or False: Multigrain and Whole grain have the same health benefits.

Nutrition Knowledge: Trivia False Multigrain and Whole grain do not have the same health benefits.

Food Pyramid: Vegetables Vegetables

Food Pyramid: Vegetables 3+ servings per day

Food Pyramid: Fruit Fruit

Food Pyramid: Fruit 2+ servings per day

Food Pyramid: Oils & Fats Oils & Fats

Food Pyramid: Oils & Fats Use sparingly

Food Pyramid: Dairy Products Low-fat & Non-fat Dairy

Food Pyramid: Dairy Products 3+ servings per day

Food Pyramid: Proteins Beans, Nuts Fish, Poultry, Lean Meat & Eggs

Food Pyramid: Protein 2+ servings per day

Food Pyramid: Water & Liquids Water & Liquids

Food Pyramid: Water & Liquids* 8 servings per day

Food Pyramid: Physical Activity Physical Activity

Food Pyramid: Physical Activity* Daily physical activity

Nutrition Knowledge: Food Pyramid After examining the Food Guide Pyramid for Older Adults, what stands out most to you? Does it surprise you to see physical activity on the pyramid? How can we ensure we get the recommended servings of the food groups from the pyramid? Discussion:

Other recommendations Pay attention to portion sizes Devote half of your plate to fruits & vegetables Choose low-fat & low-sodium foods

Nutrition Knowledge Review Importance of good nutrition at any age History of food guidelines from the USDA Food pyramid and recommendations modified for older adults

Coming up next… Nutrition Knowledge – Nutrition Labels The Dining Experience Mindful Eating

Healthy Eating Tip Have a little fun with drinking water. Enjoy a refreshing glass of naturally flavored water with these easy steps: Cut up slices of orange or cucumber Place slices in pitcher of water Allow a few hours for the fruit and veggie to flavor the water Serve cold and store in the refrigerator When finished drinking the water, enjoy eating the chilled fruit and veggie as well!

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