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Elderly

Nutrition and the Elderly
This 4-6 hour workshop focuses on basic nutrition needs and issues of older adults. It includes topics addressed for personal care and home health aid training needs. Participants receive information on the US Dietary Guidelines, the Food Guide Pyramid, ways to modify salt and fat and increase fiber in the foods prepared for older adults.

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