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 | MedlinePlus: Nutrition for Seniors
DHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.
Provides a gateway to the latest news and information on the topic of nutrition seniors and aging. Offers links to research and related topics. Also in Spanish. |
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 | Eating Well as We Age
DHHS. Food and Drug Administration.
Handout addresses financial barriers to eating well, chewing issues, cooking issues, shopping, loss of appetite, upset stomach, and the Nutrition Facts panel. Also in PDF|791 KB and in Spanish (PDF|791 KB). |
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| USDA MyPyramid Food Guidance System
USDA. Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion.
The MyPyramid food guidance system replaces the original Food Guide Pyramid. MyPyramid Plan can help you choose the foods and amounts that are right for you. |
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| Eating Well as You Get Older
DHHS. NIH. National Institute on Aging.
Older adults can learn how to make wise food choices and can find information about food labels, food safety, meal planning, food shopping, and ways to enhance the enjoyment of eating. |
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| Finding Your Way to a Healthier You
US Department of Health and Human Services; US Department of Agriculture.
Based on the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, this teaches you how to make smart food choices, and balance food and physical activity to increase chances for a healthy life. Also in PDF|220 KB. |
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| Good Nutrition: It's a Way of Life
DHHS. NIH. National Institute on Aging.
Addresses nutrition and feeding issues for seniors such as chewing problems and loss of taste, and provides tips on shopping on a budget. Also in PDF|177 KB. |
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| SmallStep.gov
Department of Health and Human Services.
Stories, newsletter, tips and recipes geared to helping people learn how small changes in their lifestyle and eating habits can produce big results. Includes websites for adults and for kids. Also in Spanish. |
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| Lifecycle Nutrition: Aging ~ FNIC
USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center.
Maintained by the Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC), provides a listing of resources on nutrition in aging. |
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| Health and Aging Organizations
DHHS. NIH. National Institute on Aging.
Online, searchable database lists more than 250 national organizations that provide help to older people. |
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 | National Institute on Aging
DHHS. NIH. National Institute on Aging.
Leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life through aging research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs relevant to aging and older people. |
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| Elders and Families: Nutrition
DHHS. Administration on Aging.
Dedicated to helping older adults remain healthy and active by providing nutrition information and resources. |
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| USA.gov: Senior Citizens' Resources
USA.gov
Provides links to information for older Americans on topics such as consumer protection, employment, education, health, retirement and taxes. |
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| Eldercare Locator
DHHS. Administration on Aging.
Links older Americans, their families and caregivers to information and resources on services provided to seniors, including state and local agencies and other community organizations. |
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| Osteoporosis ~ NIHSeniorHealth
DHHS. NIH. National Institute on Aging; National Library of Medicine.
Online resource with information and videos for seniors about osteoporosis, including risk factors, warning signs, treatment and research, and more. |
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| To Your Health! Food Safety for Seniors
DHHS. FDA. Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition; USDA. Food Safety and Inspection Service.
Discusses food safety practices and risks for the elderly. Also in PDF|1.9 MB. |
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| AgingStats.Gov
Federal Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics.
Provides statistical information on the aging population, including information on dietary quality, obesity, and physical activity. |
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| The Graying of America
USDA. ERS. Food Review.
A series of articles discuss food and older Americans. Specific issues addressed include: demographic characteristics, diet quality, food expenditures, food security, food stamp use, and risk of foodborne disease. |
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