Nutrition Information for Older Adults

Healthy Eating Starts Here

Staying Strong & Healthy as We Age

Eating well and moving your body is an important part of aging. It helps:

  • Give you energy.
  • Keep your muscles and bones strong which lowers your risk of falls and broken bones.
  • Prevent or lower your risk of illness and disease like type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

Healthy eating and being active helps you stay strong and independent.


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Nutrition Screening

Are you at risk of malnutrition? Take the SCREEN-14 Online Nutrition Survey

Nutrition Handouts

Visit Nutrition Education to find nutrition information for older adults, including:

Search using the Information For drop-down list and select Older Adults.

Nutrition Workshops and Classes

Dietitian-led virtual and in-person nutrition workshops and classes for general nutrition and condition-specific nutrition information. Find Nutrition Services Workshops & Classes

Speak with a Dietitian

Visit Nutrition Services to find a dietitian in your area.

Call Health Link at 811 and ask to talk to a dietitian or complete a self-referral form. Learn more, visit Nutrition Information - Health Link.


Related Resources

Health Canada

MyHealth.Alberta.ca

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