Hi everyone,

I am currently working on my MPH in Nutrition Practicum. I am going to be doing healthy cooking demonstrations at several of the Senior Nutrition Program sites in my community later this summer. The research shows that of the seniors who are in these programs nationwide,

• 43% were at high nutritional risk; 45% were at moderate nutritional risk, and
• 58% received one half or more of their daily food intake from their congregate meal.

My hope is to inspire participating seniors to prepare a healthy breakfast and dinner at home in addition to the hot lunch they receive at the sites. I will be presenting my demonstrations to approximately 100 seniors total at several sites around the county. Prior to my demonstrations, I completed a survey of interest and I will receive my Serv-Safe certification next weekend.

Reference:

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Aging. “Elderly Nutrition Program Fact Sheet,” 2003.