Nutrition Education

A registered dietitian provides or oversees food safety/nutrition education and nutrition screening for congregate and home delivered meal consumers.

As we get older, our nutritional needs change. We may not be as physically active as we once were. Additionally, our body’s metabolism may be less efficient. The combination of this, and other factors, may cause unplanned weight gain and less efficient nutrient absorption.

A general suggestion to maintain good nutrition as we get older is to select more nutrient-dense foods with lower amounts of fat and sugar (empty calories). Eat a variety of foods that are good sources of protein, vitamins, minerals, and fiber.

For more information, call the ADRC of the Lakeshore at 1-877-416-7083.

Stepping Up Your Nutrition Workshop

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Malnutrition is a condition that can lead to muscle loss and dizziness, increasing the risk of falls. If you have two or more chronic conditions, you may be at risk of malnutrition.

This one-time, two-hour workshop is free, fun, and interactive. Invite a friend, family member, caregiver, or come alone and make new friends!

Stepping Up Your Nutrition teaches you:

How nutrition affects falls
Why muscle matters
How to get enough protein and fluid
What you can do to eat better and improve your health and concentration.

For more information about the workshop or to register, please call 1-877-416-7083.

Door Step Nutrition
Door Step Nutrition is a quarterly education pamphlet discussing basic nutritional needs and how to stay healthy.

January 2025: How You Can Help Your Immune System Help You!

July 2025: How to Stay Hydrated for Better Health

October 2025: How You Can Help Your Immune System Help You! – Cold and Flu Season

Nutrition Education Websites
There are many great websites that exist to help you learn more about healthy eating, particularly as we age. Here are a few to get you started:

The Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources, or GWAAR, has a great nutrition section on their website.

GWAAR also created NOURISH Step, which is a nutritional mindset to help you make small steps to eating and feeling better!

The Administration for Community Living (ACL) has funded the Nutrition and Aging Resource Center, which has resources on reading nutrition fact labels, reducing sodium, eating on a budget, meal planning, and more!

Food Hero, by Oregon State University, has healthy recipes, gardening tips, and a blog/newsletter.

Departments

Aging and Disability Resource Center

Nutrition Education