General Resources and Strategies
Nutrition education supports older adults in making healthy and informed choices about food, nutrition, and physical activity.
Guides
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for Seniors— Articles created by registered dietitians for older adults
- Build a Healthy Eating Routine— Dietary Guidelines for Americans healthy choices in each food group
- Compilation of Nutrition Resources— Planning meals and shopping on a budget from the
National Institute on Aging - Drink to Your Health— Ohio Department on Aging guide to hydrating with water
- Enhanced DETERMINE Checklist— GWaar's checklist to determine areas of nutritional risk and
provide appropriate education and referrals - The Facts on Fiber— Fiber friendly foods guide from the Ohio Department of Aging
- Guides from GWaar and the University of Wisconsin-Stout dietetics students
- Healthy Eating Resources— NIA articles on how to making healthy food choices
- Healthy Living Guide— Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health blueprint for a healthier lifespan
- The Importance of Protein— Protein considerations from the Ohio Department of Aging
- Indigenous Foods: A Path to Healthy Living— Healthy eating and food access information for native elders from NICOA
- Nutrition Conversation Starters— Dietary Guidelines for Americans guide to discussing behavior changes
- Nutrition Education Fact Sheets— Ohio Department of Aging guides to building a stronger and healthier you
- Nutrition Education Materials— SNAP-Ed education and inspiration
Tools & Toolkits
- SNAP-Ed Toolkit— Evidence-based interventions and evaluation framework to support healthy eating and physical activity within limited budgets
- 10 Tips for Adults— University of New England's SNAP-Ed tips to reduce perceived barriers on shopping, cooking, and preparing healthy foods
- Nutrition Education Calendar — Sample calendar of nutrition education resources
- Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less— A Title III-D approved online weight management program developed by professionals from North Carolina State University and the NC Division of Public Health
- 10 Tips for Adults— SNAP-Ed Toolkit tips to reduce perceived barriers on shopping, cooking, and preparing healthy foods
- Caregiver Nutrition Education Toolkit — Supporting caregiver needs
- Health Educator’s Nutrition Toolkit: Setting the Table for Healthy Eating— FDA toolkit for teaching consumers about the Nutrition Facts label
- Virtual Cooking Demonstration Checklists - Series of how-to videos produced in collaboration with the NYC Department for the Aging
Presentations
- Launching Virtual Cooking Demonstrations (YouTube)— Presentation on how to begin virtual cooking demonstrations and involve community members with Bina Goykadosh
- Emerging Learnings About Nutrition Status, COVID-19, & Nutrition Education in Older Adults — Meals on Wheels webinar
- New Normal Way to Offer Key Nutrition Services — Providing virtual education
- Nutrition Education in Congregate and Home-Delivered Meal Settings: What Do We Know? — Webinar on theory-based and behaviorally focused nutrition education
- What’s New for Reporting and Connecting with Clients (YouTube)— Information on the State Performance Report and more
Resources
- Nutrition Education: What Are the Requirements? — Resource for states and providers
- Senior Nutrition Program Solutions Forum Critical Issues Resources — Resources on health care collaboration, enhancing and restoring congregate meal programs, flexibilities, and more
- Example Nutrition Education Programs Across the Network — INNU grantees
- Guidelines for Delivering Telewellness Programs to Older Adults with Disabilities— TeachSAge guidelines for designing wellness classes delivered via video conferencing for older adults with disabilities
- Tools for Reaching a Remote Audience— NCOA listicle of resources for delivering services remotely
- COVID-19 Related Taste and Smell Loss: Impacts on Eating— University of New Hampshire blog with tips for those experiencing a loss of taste
- Create Better Health— Utah State Extension SNAP-Ed Program intervention to lead an active and healthy lifestyle
- Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025 (YouTube)— USDA primer on the updated guidelines
- Eat Fresh Mini Course— Free, self-paced, online nutrition education from EatFresh.org
- Eat Healthy Be Active: Community Workshop 1— Workshop with handouts, lesson plans, and activities from ODPHP
- Eat Smart, Live Strong— USDA activity kit
- Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less— A Title III-D approved online weight management program developed by professionals from North Carolina State University and the NC Division of Public Health
- Healthy Choices for Every Body— University of Kentucky Nutrition Education Program curriculum designed to improve diet quality, physical activity, and food safety practices, as well as enhance food security and food resource management skills
- Healthy Eating Tips for Seniors— NCOA tips for choosing foods by best nutritional value
- Information For Seniors— Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics resources about healthy aging with nutrition and lifestyle tips
- Loss of Taste and Smell— Cleveland Clinic discussion of possible medical causes for the loss of taste and smell with treatment suggestions
- MyPlate for Older Adults— USDA resources on the unique needs of older adults, nutrition tips, being active, and more
- My Way to Wellness— Michigan State University Extension 10-lesson course
- Role of Nutrition in Healthy Aging (YouTube)— Video from Alliance for Aging Research highlighting foods’ impact on aging
- Stay Independent— Four workshops from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach about eating well and moving more
- Tele or Virtual Nutrition Education for Older Adults — Summary of resources available to disseminate nutrition education through virtual formats