In 2017, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) awarded six grants from across the country with a focus on systematic testing and documentation of innovative and promising practices that enhance the quality, effectiveness and proven outcomes of nutrition programs within…
Food Insecurity and Health: Overcoming Food Insecurity Through Healthcare-Based Interventions
Drawing from diverse expert input and patient experiences, Food Insecurity and Health: Overcoming Food Insecurity Through Healthcare-Based Interventions, includes lessons learned, innovative and promising practices, as well as solutions to common barriers to address food insecurity in communities across the nation. This Guide…
USDA Releases New Start Simple with MyPlate App
Set simple goals for healthy eating Meet healthy eating goals one at a time! Use the Start Simple with MyPlate App to pick simple daily food goals, see real-time progress, and earn badges along the way. This easy-to-use app can help you…
Toolkit: Nutrition and the Science of Aging Part 1 & 2
Two-Part Webinar Series on Nutrition and the Science of AgingThe physiology of aging is complex. Biological, physical and functional changes associated with aging can impact the nutrition status and dietary needs of aging adults. Attendees of this two-part webinar series…
State of the State: Malnutrition among Florida’s Senior Population, A Proposal for Living Healthy in Florida
Malnutrition is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among older adults with up to one out of two seniors being either at risk of becoming or are currently malnourished (Defeat Malnutrition Today, 2017). Due to a combination of causes…
Feeding America Senior Hunger Program Evaluation – Executive Summary
In 2016, Feeding America, a national network of 200 food banks, partnered with Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation on a six-year investment to address senior food insecurity. This study was commissioned early in the partnership period to learn about seniors’ needs and…
State of Senior Hunger 2017
Across the United States, millions of people are food insecure, which means having limited access to enough nutritious food to live a healthy lifestyle. As of 2017, 7.7% of seniors age 60 and older, or 5.5 million seniors overall, are…
Executive Summaries of State of Senior Hunger Report and Report on Older Adults (50-59)
As of 2017, food insecurity—having limited access to adequate nutritious food to live a healthy lifestyle—affects 40 million people in the United States, which includes 5.5 million seniors age 60 and older. This also includes 4.8 million individuals age 50-59,…
Malnutrition: An Older Adult Crisis Infographic
The causes of malnutrition in older adults are a complex blend of physical, social, and psychological issues — from the loss of appetite due to depression to the inability to get to the store for groceries. Focusing on malnutrition in healthcare…
Nutrition Screening and Assessment in Hospital Patients: A Survey of Current Practice in the United States
Malnutrition is a major contributor to increased morbidity and mortality, leading to hospital readmissions and higher health-care costs. Current estimates of the prevalence of in-hospital malnutrition, pediatric and adult alike, range from 13%–88% depending on the patient population, disease severity, and…
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