Eat Smart, Live Strong: Nutrition Education for Older Adults
USDA
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Description
A comprehensive educational resource guide designed to help teach low-income older adults to select and enjoy nutrient-rich foods. The toolkit contains a leader's guide and 4 sessions to promote fruit and vegetable consumption and physical activity. Each session is about 30 minutes, plus optional 10-minute physical activity before and after. Free download from USDA FNS website.
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USDA FNS
Curriculum materials by language:
English: https://snaped.fns.usda.gov/resources/nutrition-education-materials/fns-curricula/eat-smart-live-strong
Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Tagalog, and Vietnamese: http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/nut/resources/nutrition-and-physical-activity-curricula.htm
Virtual Adaptations:
Curriculum lessons have been adapted into PowerPoint slides to assist in virtual delivery. Slide deck files are available for download below. For questions related to the virtual adaptation, you may contact: Agency on Aging Area 4 at:
- General Line: 916-486-1876
- Email: contactus@agencyonaging4.org
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4 sessions
45 minutes
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