eFit for Individuals & Caregivers: Nutrition
As we age, our nutritional needs change. Eating a nutrition-packed diet can help older adults feel their best and stay healthy. Not eating or drinking enough healthy foods to satisfy the body’s nutritional needs can lead to many other health issues such as frailty, depression, confusion, increased risk of falls, and an inability to fight off illness.
A Guide to Healthy Eating for Older Adults ( Unlock Food ):
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A Matter of Taste ( Unlock Food ):
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AVOID Frailty: How Diet and Nutrition Can Reduce Risk ( Sagelink ):
Webinar recording
Handout PDF
Canada’s Food Guide: Healthy Eating for Seniors ( Government of Canada ):
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Eat Well – Shopping List (Canadian Frailty Network ):
Handout PDF
Healthy Aging with Nutrition ( Alliance for Aging Research ):
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Nutrition Barriers in Older Adults ( Circle of Care Sinai Health System ):
Infographic
Nutrition Needs for Older Adults ( Study.com ):
Course
Older Adult Nutrition Screening: Resources for Older Adults ( Older Adult Nutrition Screening ):
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Understanding food labels ( Government of Canada ):
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UnlockFood.ca
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Use food labels ( Government of Canada ):
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