The Rhode Island Geriatric Education Center (RIGEC)
at the University of Rhode Island
Diet and Nutrition
American Dietetic Association (ADA) - Among the many resources on ADA's web site is a page devoted to nutrition screening & intervention resources for healthcare professionals working with older adults. ADA's home page also contains links to the ADA Journal, ADA position papers, and research initiatives. Source: ADA
Eating Well - This web site, which was developed by the New York State Office for the Aging, includes a report on the importance of a healthy diet for seniors, healthy recipes, a checklist for determining nutritional health, and information on the warning signs of nutritional risk. It is geared towards consumers, but health professionals will find the infomration useful as well. Source: NYSOA.
U.S.D.A. Food and Nutrition Center - a link to downloadable food guide pyramids. From this page, scroll down to click on the option to view "More Food Guide Pyramids" for pyramids published in a variety of languages and for special audiences. Includes a food pyramid for people over 70 years of age.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
Workshop II: Legal and Ethical Issues in Geriatric Practice
Workshop III: Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Geriatric Clinical Care
Workshop IV: Understanding and Managing Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment
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