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Learning Objectives
Define nutrition and its ongoing importance in older adults.
Define older adult nutrition requirements.
Identify nutritional risk factors that contribute to diminished health.
Discuss key nutrients frequently missing from older adults daily diet and the impact on their health.
Discuss vitamin/mineral supplementation appropriate for older adults to meet health and science requirements.
Discuss ways to incorporate small and impactful nutrition changes for positive health outcomes.
Discuss resources for food and nutrition assistance programs.
Discuss physical activity appropriate for older adults for health improvement.
100% of learners will identify 5 nutritional risk factors that contribute to diminished health