Success StoryKeys to Embracing Aging:Eating Smart and Healthy Program



Keys to Embracing Aging:Eating Smart and Healthy Program

Author: Whitney Hilterbran

Planning Unit: Scott County CES

Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging

Plan of Work: Accessing Nutritious Foods

Outcome: Initial Outcome

Nutritious foods help maintain a healthy body and protect against various illnesses, disorders and chronic diseases (USDA, 2011), such as heart disease, stroke, dementia, type 2 diabetes, bone loss, cancer, and anemia (NIH, 2008).   Diet and nutrition can also help reduce high blood pressure, lower cholesterol, handle arthritis, maintain healthy skin, hair and nails, and manage diabetes (NIH, 2008). The good news about nutrition is that it is never too late to start eating well; smart, nutritious eating contributes to health and well-being at any age.

Scott County presented Keys to Embracing Aging: Eating Smart and Healthy. 68 completed post lesson evaluations. In general, 38 participants reported that they eat healthy and 45 have a positive relationship with food.  Specifically, 46 report that they eat breakfast; 38 control portions; 48 drink water regularly; 29 make half their plate fruit and vegetables; 27 eat whole grains; 49 eat lean meats; 37 chose low fat or fat free dairy; and 39 limit the amounts of fat, cholesterol, sodium and sugars in their diet. 

As a result of the program, 55 participants reported improved understanding regarding the impact that eating smart and healthy has on overall health and well-being. 48 reported intentions to implement at least one strategy to improve their diet and nutrition and overall relationship with food. 

 A valuable program, participants learned portion control, to read labels, and to watch fat and dairy.






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