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One-half of Aging and
Adult Services senior clients living in North Idaho are a high-nutritional
risk. Being at a high-nutritional risk can lead to loss of
weight and strength, lessened immunity to disease, depression,
confusion and disorientation.
University of Idaho's Senior Extension Nutrition Program was
created in 2002 in response to Aging and Adult Services' need to
better serve their high-nutritional risk seniors. With funding
from AAS, SENP uses Nutrition Advisors to offer in-home lessons
to seniors in the educational areas of nutrition and food
safety.
Homebound Seniors receive a minimum of six home visits form a
Nutrition Advisor. Educational lessons may include:
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The
importance of a healthy diet for long-term health.
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How
to plan meals using the Food Guide Pyramid.
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How
to prepare quick, low-cost and nutritious meals.
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The
health benefits of eating fruits, vegetables, and
whole-grain foods.
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How
to make eating alone a pleasant experience.
Since September 2002, SENP has worked with 144 seniors with 75
graduates. Nutrition Advisors have taught over 1,161 lessons.
To learn more, contact the University of Idaho Bonner County
Extension Office at 263-8511.
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