Part 2: Making Healthy Food Choices

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Healthy eating begins with you!. As we age, we need:. Fewer calories. More of key vitamins and minerals. Make every food choice count!. Building your healthy plate. Choose bright colored foods.. A diet should include:. ID: 737889

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Part 2:
Making Healthy Food Choices
Healthy eating begins with you!
As we age, we need:
Fewer caloriesMore of key vitamins and mineralsMake every food choice count!
Building your healthy plate
Choose bright colored foods.
A diet should include:FruitsVegetables
Whole grains
Low-fat dairy
PoultryFishNuts
What does healthy eating look like?
A healthy meal should include:
ProteinWhole grainVegetable
Fruit
Low-fat dairy
Choosing foods from a variety of sources, providing you with a variety of nutrients in one meal.
Why healthy eating pays off…
Stay a healthy weight, stay independent
Control your medical conditions, feel better
Know your foods, use the facts
Heart-Check Food Certification Program Nutrition Requirements
Total Fat
Less than 6.5 g
Saturated
Fat
1 g or less and
15% or less of calories from saturated fat
Trans Fat
Less than 0.5 g (also per label serving)
Cholesterol
20 mg or less
Sodium
Up
to 140 mg, 240 mg or 360 per label , or 480 mg per label serving and per RACC
Beneficial Nutrients (naturally
occurring or historically fortified)
10% or more of the Daily Value of 1 of 6 nutrients (vitamin
A, vitamin C, iron, calcium, protein or dietary fiber)
Daily food choices for adults aged 60+
Source:
https://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/NutritionCenter/HealthyEating/Suggested-Servings-from-Each-Food-Group_UCM_318186_Article.jsp
Don’t forget fluids
Water is an important nutrient too!
Drink small amounts of fluids consistently throughout the day (on a schedule) to maintain adequate hydration.
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4 ways to eat healthy as you age
Know what a Healthy Plate should look like at your meals
Look for important nutrients: Protein + Vitamins + Minerals
Read the Nutrition Facts label
Use the Recommended Servings Chart to maintain a healthy diet
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Facilitators name and contact information
Name
Phone numberEmail addressJoin us for these classes to stay healthy!Name, date, time, locationName, date, time, locationName, date, time, location
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