Recipes for Success Recipes for Success: Bite-Sized Videos for Big Results Recipes for Success is a video series designed to help senior nutrition programs enhance their services and meet the needs of older adults in their communities. The videos are …
Preparing Healthful Foods Preparing Healthy Food Small changes in ingredients, preparation, and serving methods can yield big results in the flavor, nutritional value, and quality of your meals. Find ideas and inspiration for creating healthy, …
Nutrition Facts Label Nutrition Facts Label Nutrition facts labels make it easy to compare food products by showing the nutritional content, serving size, and calories per serving of a food item. Including nutrition fact labels in your program’s nutrition …
Social Determinants of Health Social Determinants of Health Explore how social determinants of health (SDOH) influence health outcomes. The SDOH are the nonmedical factors that influence health outcomes and include environmental conditions in the places …
Disability Resources Disability Resources It is important that senior nutrition programs are inclusive of their diverse community members, including people with disabilities. This collection of resources provides tools and information that can help …
Basics of Congregate Basics of Congregate Congregate meal programs provide healthy meals served in group settings. They aim to keep older adults healthy and independent, offer opportunities for social engagement, and connect people with other supports and …
Partnerships Partnerships Collaboration can help your program overcome challenges and make the most of the resources available. Nutrition programs should seek opportunities to partner with both public and private entities within their communities and …
Social Isolation Basics & Materials Social Isolation Basics & Materials Nutrition programs are tasked not only with providing access to nutritious food, but with strengthening connections and reducing social isolation for the older adults they serve. …
Staffing and Training Staffing and Training Adequate and appropriate training ensures that team members have the knowledge, abilities, and skills required to do their job. Make sure they have the tools and training to meet the needs and expectations of …
Finances Finances Appropriate management of funds is critical to any organization's success. For nutrition programs, this requires an understanding of how to make the most of limited resources; how to generate revenue for your program through voluntary …
