MyPlate for Older Adults PEACHES Berries Mixed Dried Fruit Whole Grain FORTIFIED CATS TOFU BEA Created by nutrition scientists at Tufts University in Boston 2011. • Intended to be a guide for healthy, older adults who are living independently Protein (lower right side and has a yellow outline) and looking for examples of good food choices and physical activities. o The MyPlate for older adults include the following: A physical activity image: Shown on MyPlate to promote regular physical activity among older adults. •Examples include walking, resistance training, and light cleaning A fork and knife image: . Are intentionally represented on MyPlate to serve as a reminder to put down remote controls and smart phones and occupy both hands with eating utensils. Focus should be on the enjoyment of food and beverage, on the amount consumed, and for social interaction at mealtimes. The major food groups: Fruits (upper left side of plate and has red outline) & Vegetables (lower left side of plate and has a green outline) о OO What's shown on MyPlate is frozen, fresh, dried, low- sodium, and low-sugar canned options of fruits and vegetables. They are shown because they are easier to prepare, are more affordable, and have a longer shelf life. Make fruits and veggies half your plate. Make sure they are nutrient dense (foods that are high in nutrients and low in calories). o Eat a variety of fruits and veggies (different colors) because no single fruit or veggie provides all the o nutrients needed to be healthy. Benefits: helps protect against cancer, diabetes, and heart disease Grains (upper right side and has a dark yellow outline) O Choose whole grains, because they have all parts of the grain for more dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Benefits: helps control cholesterol levels, weight, and blood pressure O o Vary protein foods (not just meat) Include beans, nuts, seeds, peanut butter, and tofu will offer wide variety of nutrient dense food. Benefits: supports good health, immunity, muscle maintenance, and physical function Healthy Oils and Herbs & Spices (center and has a light-yellow outline) o Use plant oils (soybean, canola, walnut, and flaxseed) and soft spreads low in saturated and trans-fat. 0 0 Replace salt with herbs and spices to enhance flavor and reduce sodium. Benefits: reduce risk of heart disease and improve "good" (HDL) cholesterol levels Dairy/Fluids (far upper right side and has a blue outline) • Dairy Fluids Switch to skim or 1% dairy Low- and non-fat dairy products such as yogurt and low-lactose milk. Benefits: healthier weight and less saturated fat consumed MyPlate shows several examples of liquids such as water, tea, coffee, and soup (should drink plenty of water throughout the day). Daily Recommendations: 2.7 L for women (11 cups) 3.7 L for men (16 cups)

MyPlate for Older Adults PEACHES Berries Mixed Dried Fruit Whole Grain FORTIFIED CATS TOFU BEA Created by nutrition scientists at Tufts University in Boston 2011. • Intended to be a guide for healthy, older adults who are living independently Protein (lower right side and has a yellow outline) and looking for examples of good food choices and physical activities. o The MyPlate for older adults include the following: A physical activity image: Shown on MyPlate to promote regular physical activity among older adults. •Examples include walking, resistance training, and light cleaning A fork and knife image: . Are intentionally represented on MyPlate to serve as a reminder to put down remote controls and smart phones and occupy both hands with eating utensils. Focus should be on the enjoyment of food and beverage, on the amount consumed, and for social interaction at mealtimes. The major food groups: Fruits (upper left side of plate and has red outline) & Vegetables (lower left side of plate and has a green outline) о OO What's shown on MyPlate is frozen, fresh, dried, low- sodium, and low-sugar canned options of fruits and vegetables. They are shown because they are easier to prepare, are more affordable, and have a longer shelf life. Make fruits and veggies half your plate. Make sure they are nutrient dense (foods that are high in nutrients and low in calories). o Eat a variety of fruits and veggies (different colors) because no single fruit or veggie provides all the o nutrients needed to be healthy. Benefits: helps protect against cancer, diabetes, and heart disease Grains (upper right side and has a dark yellow outline) O Choose whole grains, because they have all parts of the grain for more dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Benefits: helps control cholesterol levels, weight, and blood pressure O o Vary protein foods (not just meat) Include beans, nuts, seeds, peanut butter, and tofu will offer wide variety of nutrient dense food. Benefits: supports good health, immunity, muscle maintenance, and physical function Healthy Oils and Herbs & Spices (center and has a light-yellow outline) o Use plant oils (soybean, canola, walnut, and flaxseed) and soft spreads low in saturated and trans-fat. 0 0 Replace salt with herbs and spices to enhance flavor and reduce sodium. Benefits: reduce risk of heart disease and improve "good" (HDL) cholesterol levels Dairy/Fluids (far upper right side and has a blue outline) • Dairy Fluids Switch to skim or 1% dairy Low- and non-fat dairy products such as yogurt and low-lactose milk. Benefits: healthier weight and less saturated fat consumed MyPlate shows several examples of liquids such as water, tea, coffee, and soup (should drink plenty of water throughout the day). Daily Recommendations: 2.7 L for women (11 cups) 3.7 L for men (16 cups)

Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions

7th Edition

ISBN:9781305441620

Author:WOODROW

Publisher:WOODROW

Chapter9: Administration By The Parenteral Route

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