On February 27, 2020, from 11:00am to 12:00pm ET, join the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine for a webinar releasing a new report on the health impacts of social isolation and loneliness in older adults and opportunities for…
Toolkit: Making the Case for Nutrition Therapy: The MNT Works for Seniors Toolkit
Hosted by the National Resource Center on Nutrition and Aging and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Senior nutrition programs have a service structure in place and are trusted, proven and valuable partners in the expanding health care market. Congregate…
Toolkit: Getting Smart(er) with the NRCNA – February 2020
The goal of the National Resource Center on Nutrition and Aging (NRCNA), hosted by Meals on Wheels America, is to promote program excellence, service quality, business acumen and innovation among senior nutrition program providers. Through a cooperative agreement with the…
Vitamin D Brief
Older adults 70 years and above have higher vitamin D needs than younger adults. Vitamin D may even play an important role in the health of an aging brain. Helpful? Yes No…
B12 Brief
Older adults do not require more vitamin B-12 than younger adults, but absorption of vitamin B-12 may decrease with age. It’s important to get the right amount of vitamin B-12 as we get older. Helpful? Yes No…
B6 Brief
Vitamin B-6 is very important for older adults and may play a role in maintaining cognition during aging. Adults aged 51 and older have higher vitamin B-6 needs than younger adults. Helpful? Yes No…
Protein Brief
Recommended intake of protein for older adults is the same as younger adults, though emerging research suggests older adults may indeed require more. Helpful? Yes No…
Fiber Brief
Fiber plays an important role in the health of older adults. Older adults need slightly less fiber than younger adults. Helpful? Yes No…
Calcium Brief
Calcium is a mineral that plays an important role in the health of older adults. Older adults have higher calcium needs than younger adults. Helpful? Yes No…
Practice Briefs
Explore our growing collection of practice briefs on key topics of growing interest to aging and nutrition professionals. These concise, focused one- or two-page resources are designed for senior nutrition professionals and consumers on key topics of interest (i.e., nutrient…
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