Food and Nutrition for the Older Adult

Examine nutritional cooking strategies for older adults seeking to improve their health and vitality. Basic nutrition principles, and how these principles apply to older adults. Students will review the unique nutritional needs and challenges of aging adults, and learn how to better meet their daily nutrient requirements. Participants will learn how to incorporate nutrient dense ingredients and cooking techniques to create meals that are tasty and nutritious. By the end of the course, students will gain an understanding of how proper nutrition and healthy lifestyle choices can help older adults increase their quality of life.