Nutritional Education for Older Adults
Thrifty Food Plan
This Nutritional Education service provides various methods of communication to support and improve healthful behaviors. Education includes integrated health promotion and disease prevention programs that are designed for older individuals; and include nutrition education, physical activity and other activities to modify behavior and improve health literacy. Click here to learn more about the Thrifty Food Plan program on the USDA website.
Older Adults Materials and Resources:
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Older Adults Consumer Brochure:
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"Getting older. Living healthier. Feeling better. Start today with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans" [PDF version - 267 kb]
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Older Adults "Health Facts" Sheets:
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Get the Most Nutrition Out of Your Calories [PDF version - 115 kb]
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For a Healthy Weight, Find Your Balance Between Food and Physical Activity [PDF version - 194 kb]
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Nutrition Materials for Consumers
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National Nutrition Organizations
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