1. Presented by Janice Hermann, PhD, RD/LD OCES Adult and Older Adult Nutrition Specialist Nutrition for Older Adults Strength, Coordination, Range of Motion and Nutrition

2. Strength, Coordination, Range of Motion and Nutrition

3. Changes in Muscles, Bones and Joints Changes in muscles, bones and joints can get in the way of good nutrition

4. Changes in Muscles and Bones Muscle, bone mass and body water tend to decrease with age Muscle loss can result in decreased strength, coordination and range of motion. Bone loss can increase the risk of fractures.

5. Changes in Joints Arthritis is a problem for many older adults

6. Changes in Muscle, Bone and Joints Changes in strength, coordination and range of motion can make grocery shopping, cooking and even eating more difficult

7. Maintaining Muscle and Bone

8. Maintaining Muscle and Bones Good nutrition helps maintain muscle and bones Protein Calcium and vitamin D

9. Maintaining Muscle and Bone Physical activity helps muscle and bones Strength training Build muscle Lower body fat Weight bearing and resistance Build muscle Build bone Added Bonus: Building muscle can help increase body water

10. Tips if Strength, Coordination and Range of Motion Decrease

11. Tips for Changes in Muscles, Bones and Joints Keep a supply of food on hand Arrange the house for safety Assistive technology devices Changes in how food is prepared or served

12. Summary Maintain muscle and bone Arrange the house for safety Assistive technology devices can help Consider how food is prepared and served