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Meeting the Dietary Needs of Older Adults - Workshop in Brief
Meeting the Dietary Needs of Older Adults - Workshop in Brief
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providing context by describing the rapid increase in older adult populations worldwide and the need for new paradigms to meet their needs and by examining new understandings of the meaning of "healthy aging," (2) describing emerging insights into the changing physiology of aging and how that affects nutrient needs, (3)
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Researchers and older adults define healthy aging somewhat differently, and although most adults do not meet objective criteria for successful aging (e.g., freedom from disability and disease) , a majority meet subjective criteria (e.g., well-being and social connectedness)
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This description vividly illustrated the complexities and contextual factors involved in meeting dietary needs of vulnerable populations. Contending that traditional approaches often do not work, Sharkey described a new, more promising approach that involves developing sustainable training and education activities using community collaborations that integrate place, services, and population health.
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discussed key health challenges and disparities experienced by Native American tribes, explained several federal initiatives to improve food security on reservations, and described the Native Food Sovereignty Movement. This is an effort to strengthen local food production, reclaim native food systems, and promote native economies and people by adapting traditional foodways to current foods (e.g., Four Winds Nutrition Guide, My Native Plate)
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Gordon described New York City's Healthy Neighborhoods program, which integrates emergency food services, food retail initiatives, partnerships with food retailers, nutrition education programs, and community partnerships. It uses City Harvest's food distribution infrastructure to improve access to healthy food, increase awareness of healthy habits, and encourage positive behavior change.
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Institute of Medicine planning committees are solely responsible for organizing the workshop, identifying topics, and choosing speakers. The responsibility for the published Workshop in Brief rests with the institution.
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