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Course

Healthy Nutrition for Older Adults

Self-paced
1.5 credits

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Description

This informative panel provides a comprehensive overview of nutrition and healthy aging, focusing on the specific needs of older adults. It covers key topics such as body composition changes, energy requirements, macronutrient and micronutrient needs, and the importance of a balanced diet. The lecture also discusses the role of dietary patterns like the Mediterranean diet and DASH diet in promoting healthy aging. Additionally, it provides practical tips for assessing nutritional status and delivering effective nutrition counseling to older adults.

Target Audience

This training video will be helpful to healthcare professionals and community health workers.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this training, you will be able to:

  1. Understand the impact of aging on nutritional needs and gain knowledge of the physiological, psychological, and social factors that influence nutritional requirements in older adults.
  2. Identify common nutritional deficiencies and their consequences by recognizing the signs and symptoms of malnutrition and identifying common nutrient deficiencies in older adults.
  3. Apply evidence-based dietary recommendations by learning about evidence-based dietary patterns, such as the Mediterranean diet and DASH diet, and how to recommend them to older adults.
  4. Develop effective nutrition counseling strategies by gaining practical skills for conducting nutritional assessments, providing dietary advice, and addressing barriers to healthy eating in older adults.

 

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