1. Part 2: Making Healthy Food Choices

2. 2 Improving the lives of 10 million older adults by 2020 © 2015 National Council on Aging Healthy eating begins with you!  As we age, we need: Fewer calories More of key vitamins and minerals  Make every food choice count!

3. 3 Improving the lives of 10 million older adults by 2020 © 2015 National Council on Aging Building your healthy plate  Choose bright colored foods.  A diet should include: Fruits Vegetables Whole grains Low-fat dairy Poultry Fish Nuts

4. 4 Improving the lives of 10 million older adults by 2020 © 2015 National Council on Aging What does healthy eating look like?  A healthy meal should include: Protein Whole grain Vegetable Fruit Low-fat dairy  Choosing foods from a variety of sources, providing you with a variety of nutrients in one meal.

5. 5 Improving the lives of 10 million older adults by 2020 © 2015 National Council on Aging Why healthy eating pays off… Stay a healthy weight, stay independent Control your medical conditions, feel better

6. 6 Improving the lives of 10 million older adults by 2020 © 2015 National Council on Aging Know your foods, use the facts

7. 7 Improving the lives of 10 million older adults by 2020 © 2015 National Council on Aging Heart-Check Food Certification Program Nutrition Requirements 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. 8 Improving the lives of 10 million older adults by 2020 © 2015 National Council on Aging Daily food choices for adults aged 60+ Source: https://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/NutritionCenter/HealthyEating/Suggested- Servings-from-Each-Food-Group_UCM_318186_Article.jsphttps://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/NutritionCenter/HealthyEating/Suggested- Servings-from-Each-Food-Group_UCM_318186_Article.jsp

9. 9 Improving the lives of 10 million older adults by 2020 © 2015 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.

10. 10 Improving the lives of 10 million older adults by 2020 © 2015 National Council on Aging 4 ways to eat healthy as you age 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

11. 11 Improving the lives of 10 million older adults by 2020 © 2015 National Council on Aging  Facilitators name and contact information Name Phone number Email address  Join us for these classes to stay healthy! Name, date, time, location For more information