Seniors
Older age brings many changes that make healthy eating and living more difficult. You can help your class participants overcome these obstacles with increased knowledge and creative solutions.
Nutrition Education:
Links to nutrition education resources.
Official document on healthy aging.
Recommended resources focused on senior health.
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Links to resources on nutritional health for seniors.
Information on fluid consumption.
Health blog focused on senior lifestyles.
Guidance on nutritional concerns, healthy eating, and physical activity for older adults.
Links to resources for various topics related to health in old age.
MyPlate adapted for older adults.
University of Florida Cooperative Extension
MyPlate adapted for older adults.
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease
Discussion of ranging issues (nutrition, physical activity, etc.) related to senior health.
Eat Smart Live Strong curriculum designed for adults 60-75 years old.
Food Education:
Videos and information on healthy food selection.
Complete curriculum on food selection, food budgeting, cooking demonstrations, and more.
Information on food selection.
Beverage choice recommendations.
Links to meal planning tips for all populations.
Exercise:
Information on physical activity in older adulthood.
General:
Wisconsin Institute on Healthy Aging (WIHA)
Information on programs to support healthy aging in adults, including topics like managing chronic conditions like diabetes, preventing falls, and walking programs for those with arthritis. Find instructions on how to register to become a leader and provide these programs in your community.
Federal Interagency Forum on Aging Related Statistics
Statistics related to aging.