Diet Facts for Seniors PowerPoint and Handout Program

When you need to look your very best now...

Learning objectives & benefits:

• Older adults require the same fluid and nutrients (protein, carbohydrate, fat, vitamins, and minerals) as younger people, but often in different amounts.

• Sometimes, there is a need to increase nutrients such as calcium, vitamins D, B6, B12, A, and C, protein, and water.

• As seniors age, food and activity choices are vital to their health.

• Fewer total calories are often required, meaning seniors need to focus on the nutrient quality of food rather than on quantity.

• They have to make every calorie count!

  Here are lessons offered for caregivers, dietitians, food service managers, and other professionals who work with seniors:

  • Food Safety - 10 Steps to a Safe Kitchen and Food Handling
  • MyPlate
  • Senior Food Facts - Nutritional Needs
  • Make Those Calories Count
  • Eating with Friends, Positive Surroundings
  • Kick up Your Heels - Physical Activity
  • Special Needs - Alzheimer's and Dementia
  • Cooking for One
  • Recipes
• The show can also be adapted for a senior audience if you hide the caregiver tip pages.