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How well do we eat?

How well do we eat?. 1- Nutrition and Seniors…Fact Sheet 2- Are You at Risk? 3- A Terrific Daily Food Guide 4- Easy Ways to Increase Your Fiber. Prepared by Jennifer Hobbs-Robert and Hélène Bédard. How well do we eat?. NUTRITION & SENIORS… FACT SHEET.

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How well do we eat?

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  1. How well do we eat? 1- Nutrition and Seniors…Fact Sheet 2- Are You at Risk? 3- A Terrific Daily Food Guide 4- Easy Ways to Increase Your Fiber Prepared by Jennifer Hobbs-Robert and Hélène Bédard

  2. How well do we eat? NUTRITION & SENIORS… FACT SHEET • Basal metabolic rate decreases because of decreased muscle mass so you do not require as many calories. • Seniors require more calcium to maintain bone strength & prevent additional osteoporosis from developing

  3. How well do we eat? NUTRITION AND SENIORS & FACT SHEET • Proteins helps seniors cope with stress & also helps in tissue repair. Requirements are increased. • 25% of seniors are unable to get on & off the • bus which means that grocery shopping becomes a strain.

  4. How well do we eat? Only 25% of seniors have their own teeth & dentures must be well fitted in order to chew well. Loose fitting dentures are a leading cause of choking in seniors. NUTRITION AND SENIORS & FACT SHEET

  5. How well do we eat? NUTRITION AND SENIORS & FACT SHEET • Seniors are very sensitive to the changes that salt causes in the body. • Therefore when blood pressure rises, a modification in diet should be considered before medication is used.

  6. How well do we eat? NUTRITION AND SENIORS & FACT SHEET • Seniors who are most at risk for nutritional deficiencies are men living alone in rural areas. • 75% of seniors complain of digestive disorders of one type or another.

  7. The basic Digestive process

  8. How well do we eat? 10% of seniors suffer from diverticulosis… This group should be cautious of excessive bran intake and should focus on increasing their intake of fruits and vegetables. NUTRITION AND SENIORS & FACT SHEET

  9. How well do we eat? Seniors who suffer from Diabetes Type II (most common form in later years) respond very well to dietary change & this avenue should be considered before medication & insulin (your physician will guide you). NUTRITION AND SENIORS FACT SHEET

  10. How well do we eat

  11. How well do we eat? Rating of Scores for Nutritional Assessment Questionnaire

  12. CANADIAN FOOD GUIDE Source: Canadian food guide

  13. CANADIAN FOOD GUIDE

  14. CANADIAN FOOD GUIDE What is One Food Guide Serving? Look at the following examples. Source: Canadian food guide

  15. CANADIAN FOOD GUIDE What is One Food Guide Serving? Look at the following examples. Source: Canadian food guide

  16. CANADIAN FOOD GUIDE What is One Food Guide Serving? Look at the following examples. Source: Canadian food guide

  17. CANADIAN FOOD GUIDE What is One Food Guide Serving? Look at the following examples. Source: Canadian food guide

  18. CANADIAN FOOD GUIDE Source: Canadian food guide

  19. CANADIAN FOOD GUIDE Source: Canadian food guide

  20. How well do we eat? EASY WAYS TO INCREASE YOUR FIBRE • It’s always a good idea to start your day with a whole grain breakfast cereal & whole wheat toast with a fresh fruit. • Eat plenty of fruits & vegetables (check the Canadian food guide). Apples, grapefruit, brussel sprouts, broccoli & beans (especially navy & pinto). • Stick with fruits & vegetables that are in season to cut costs.

  21. How well do we eat? Eat the whole fruit instead of drinking a glass of fruit juice. One orange contains about six times as much fibre as a 4 ounce glass of juice. Whenever you can, opt for whole wheat breads and whole grain products. Flour made from whole wheat contains three times as much fibre as white flour which is refined. EASY WAYS TO INCREASE YOUR FIBRE

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