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Online Publications - Nutrition for Mature Adults
Listed Alphabetically by Title
Adult Obesity (1999)
Clemson University
Health problems caused by obesity in adults; how to prevent and manage obesity.
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116 KB
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As We Age: Nutrition for Senior Adults (2000)
Virginia Cooperative Extension
Provided is the food guide pyramid for 50+ persons, information on the importance of eating a balanced diet, supplements, osteoporosis, a nutrition quiz and other activities.
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692 KB
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Calcium-Rich Eating: Boosting Calcium Intake with Canned Salmon (2000)
College of Agricultural Science, Cooperative Extension, Penn State University
This 11-page publication is the third of four learn-at-home lessons that provide information about osteoporosis and suggest ways to reduce the risk of developing it. The lessons are designed for people who don't like to drink milk, but who are still concerned about calcium intake. This lesson focuses on canned salmon, and features common questions and answers, worksheets, fact sheets, recipes, and more. (2000)
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Calcium-Rich Eating: Boosting Calcium Intake with Low-Fat Yogurt (1994)
College of Agricultural Science, Cooperative Extension, Penn State University
This 15-page publication is the second of four learn-at-home lessons that provide information about osteoporosis and suggest ways to reduce the risk of developing it. The lessons are designed for people who don't like to drink milk, but who are still concerned about calcium intake. This lesson focuses on low-fat yogurt, and features common questions and answers, worksheets, fact sheets, recipes, and more. (1994)
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130 KB
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Calcium-Rich Eating: Boosting Calcium Intake with Nonfat Dry Milk (2000)
College of Agricultural Science, Agricultural Research and Cooperative Extension, Penn State University
This 15-page publication is the first of four learn-at-home lessons that provide information about osteoporosis and suggest ways to reduce the risk of developing it. The lessons are designed for people who don't like to drink milk, but who are still concerned about calcium intake. This lesson focuses on nonfat dry milk, and features common questions and answers, worksheets, fact sheets, recipes, and more. (2000)
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184 KB
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Calcium-Rich Eating: Boosting Calcium Intake with Tofu (2000)
College of Agricultural Science, Agricultural Research and Cooperative Extension, Penn State University
This 15-page publication is the fourth of four learn-at-home lessons that provide information about osteoporosis and suggest ways to reduce the risk of developing it. The lessons are designed for people who don't like to drink milk, but who are still concerned about calcium intake. This lesson focuses on tofu, and features common questions and answers, worksheets, fact sheets, recipes, and more. (2000)
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184 KB
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Calcium-Rich Eating: Leader's Guide (1995)
College of Agricultural Science, Cooperative Extension, Penn State University
This 44-page publication is the leader's guide for Calcium-Rich Eating, a set of four learn-at-home lessons that provide information about osteoporosis and suggest ways to reduce the risk of developing it. The lessons are designed for people who don't like to drink milk, but who are still concerned about calcium intake. A major goal of the series is to encourage participants to provide their families with foods that satisfy calcium needs. (2000)
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158 KB
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Food Guide Pyramid for Older Adults (1999)
Tufts University
A diagram of the food guide pyramid for mature (70+) adults is provided.
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411 KB
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Nutrition and Aging (2001)
Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service
Provided is information on sensory changes, changes in energy needs, serving sizes, reduced thirst mechanism, constipation, food and drug interactions, vitamins and minerals, and supplements.
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610 KB
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Nutrition and Aging Series: Drug/Nutrient Interactions: Background Reading (2001)
Nutrition and Extension Partnership Project
Nutrition Department and Cooperative Extension, Penn State University
Background readings that provide information on age-related changes in the body's use of drugs, effects of drugs on nutritional status, and effects of food on drug therapy.
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119 KB
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Nutrition and Aging Series: Drug/Nutrient Interactions: Bibliography (2001)
Nutrition and Extension Partnership Project
Nutrition Department and Cooperative Extension, Penn State University
An annotated bibiliography of articles addressing drug-nutrient interactions, particularly for the older adult.
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54 KB
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Nutrition and Aging Series: Drug/Nutrient Interactions: Facts for Professionals (2001)
Nutrition and Extension Partnership Project
Nutrition Department and Cooperative Extension, Penn State University
A factsheet for professionals who work with older adults. Covers age-related changes in the body's use of drugs, effects of drugs on nutritional status, and effects of food on drug therapy.
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57 KB
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Nutrition and Aging Series: Guide to Materials (2002)
Nutrition and Extension Partnership Project
Nutrition Department and Cooperative Extension, Penn State University
This guide shows the four themes on nutrition and aging that are available, as well as the materials for Extension agents and professionals working with older adults. Also lists program goals and program objectives.
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32 KB
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Nutrition and Aging Series: Herbal Supplements: Background Reading (2001)
Nutrition and Extension Partnership Project
Nutrition Department and Cooperative Extension, Penn State University
Background readings that cover the regulation of herbal supplements, safety issues, and a review of five popular herbal supplements.
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108 KB
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Nutrition and Aging Series: Herbal Supplements: Bibliography (2001)
Nutrition and Extension Partnership Project
Nutrition Department and Cooperative Extension, Penn State University
Annotated bibliography of articles covering general safety information, ginkgo biloba, ginseng, St. John's Wort, and garlic.
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110 KB
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Nutrition and Aging Series: Herbal Supplements: Facts for Professionals (2001)
Nutrition and Extension Partnership Project
Nutrition Department and Cooperative Extension, Penn State University
A factsheet for professionals who work with older adults. Covers use of, regulations, and studies on herbal supplements.
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60 KB
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Nutrition and Aging Series: Overview: Background Reading (2001)
Nutrition and Extension Partnership Project
Nutrition Department and Cooperative Extension, Penn State University
Background readings that provide information on demographic trends of the aging, nutrient requirements in older adults, and the relationship between diet and disease in older adults.
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118 KB
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Nutrition and Aging Series: Overview: Bibliography (2001)
Nutrition and Extension Partnership Project
Nutrition Department and Cooperative Extension, Penn State University
Annotated bibliography covering the following topics on older adults: changing demographic trends, nutritional requirements, diet and health and its relationship to cardiovascular disease, hypertension, obesity and immune function.
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66 KB
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Nutrition and Aging Series: Overview: Facts for Professionals (Aging, Diet, & Health) (2001)
Nutrition and Extension Partnership Project
Nutrition Department and Cooperative Extension, Penn State University
A factsheet for professionals who work with older adults. Covers information on diet and chronic health in older adults (heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, immune function, gastrointestinal disorders and osteoporosis) and planning for healthy aging.
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83 KB
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Nutrition and Aging Series: Overview: Facts for Professionals (Nutritional Needs of Older Adults) (2001)
Nutrition and Extension Partnership Project
Nutrition Department and Cooperative Extension, Penn State University
Factsheet for professionals who work with older adults. Covers what comprises a healthy diet (calories, fat, protein, fiber, water, etc.) and tools for planning a healthy diet.
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62 KB
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Nutrition and Aging Series: Vitamins & Minerals: Background Reading (2001)
Nutrition and Extension Partnership Project, Nutrition Department and Cooperative Extension, Penn State University
Background readings that provide information on the following topics: vitamin and mineral needs of older adults, challenges in meeting these needs, and considerations in recommending a vitamin/mineral supplement.
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119 KB
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Nutrition and Aging Series: Vitamins & Minerals: Bibliography (2001)
Nutrition and Extension Partnership Project
Nutrition Department and Cooperative Extension, Penn State University
Annotated bibliography covering vitamin and mineral requirements, challenges in meeting vitamin and mineral requirements, and considerations for recommending a multivitamin/mineral supplement.
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73 KB
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Nutrition and Aging Series: Vitamins & Minerals: Facts for Professionals (ABCs of Vitamins & Minerals) (2001)
Nutrition and Extension Partnership Project
Nutrition Department and Cooperative Extension, Penn State University
Factsheet for professionals who work with older adults. Covers nutrient needs of older adults, nutrient recommendations, and meeting nutrient needs.
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74 KB
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Nutrition and Aging Series: Vitamins & Minerals: Facts for Professionals (Meeting Vitamin & Mineral Needs) (2001)
Nutrition and Extension Partnership Project
Nutrition Department and Cooperative Extension, Penn State University
Factsheet for professionals who work with older adults. Presents the challenges associated with meeting vitamin and minerals needs by older adults, and how to overcome these challenges.
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66 KB
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Nutrition and Aging Series: Website List (2002)
Nutrition and Extension Partnership Project
Nutrition Department and Cooperative Extension, Penn State University
An 8-page review of websites covering the following categories: older adults and caregivers, health care providers and long term caregivers, and research scientist and health care professionals.
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82 KB
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Women's Nutrition Issues (2002)
Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service
Provided is information on diseases that affect women, energy balance and weight management, sample diets, dietary fat and calcium, osteoporosis, sources of calcium, iron, nutrition during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and food sources of Vitamin C and folate.
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651 KB
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Your Wellness Roadmap 1: Our Health Risks After Age 40 (1999)
College of Agricultual Sciences, Cooperative Extension, Penn State University
If you are over 40, it is especially important to learn ways to keep your health. This 20-page publication is the first in a series about things people can do to set up a simple wellness plan. It includes common questions and answers, a family health history worksheet, a fact sheet on smart food choices, and recipes for low-fat desserts. (1998)
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231 KB
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Your Wellness Roadmap Leader's Guide (1999)
College of Agricultual Sciences, Cooperative Extension, Penn State University
This 76-page publication is intended to help educators use the "Your Wellness Roadmap" lessons with clients. This lesson series grew out of the need to stem the rising incidence of type 2 diabetes in Pennsylvania as well as the nation. The four lessons are designed to spark interest in preventative health behavior. This publication includes information on the program itself, lesson goals and objectives, lesson content, handouts, group presentation scripts, recipes, evaluation forms, and more.
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674 KB
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