Senior Nutrition Programs
E634497
Senior Nutrition Programs are community-based services that provide older adults with nutritious meals, nutrition education, and related support to promote health, independence, and social engagement.
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
community-based service
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public health nutrition intervention ⓘ social service program ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
improve dietary intake of older adults
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prevent malnutrition in older adults ⓘ reduce social isolation among older adults ⓘ support chronic disease management through diet ⓘ |
| benefit |
enhanced quality of life for older adults
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improved nutritional status of participants ⓘ increased social support networks for seniors ⓘ reduced hospitalization risk related to poor nutrition ⓘ support for aging in place ⓘ |
| componentOf |
aging services network
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community-based long-term services and supports ⓘ |
| eligibilityCriterion |
age 60 or older in many programs
ⓘ
nutritional risk in some programs ⓘ residence in service area ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
food safety education for seniors
ⓘ
healthy eating patterns for older adults ⓘ |
| hasGoal |
promote health of older adults
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promote social engagement among older adults ⓘ reduce food insecurity among older adults ⓘ support independence of older adults ⓘ |
| implementedBy |
community-based organizations
ⓘ
local agencies on aging ⓘ nonprofit service providers ⓘ |
| mayBeFundedBy |
federal government grants
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local government funds ⓘ nonprofit organizations ⓘ participant contributions ⓘ private donations ⓘ state government funds ⓘ |
| oftenIncludes |
group dining settings
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individual nutrition consultations ⓘ nutrition education workshops ⓘ opportunities for socialization ⓘ volunteer opportunities for community members ⓘ |
| operatesIn |
community centers
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faith-based facilities ⓘ residential housing sites for older adults ⓘ senior centers ⓘ |
| provides |
congregate meals
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home-delivered meals ⓘ nutrition counseling ⓘ nutrition education ⓘ nutrition screening ⓘ nutritious meals ⓘ referrals to other community services ⓘ |
| targetPopulation |
older adults
ⓘ
seniors aged 60 and older ⓘ |
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