Awareness about the nutritional benefits of traditional foods. Aboriginal traditional meats such as moose (1.5 g per 100g), bison (3.8 g per 100g), deer (4.0 g per 100g) and caribou (5.0 g per 100g) contain less fat than other meats like pork tenderloin (28.0 g per 100g) and ham (29.1 g per 100g) .19 The traditional Chinese diet, which is largely fruits, legumes and vegetables but a small part meat or dairy products, probably explains the low rates of heart disease, cancers of the colon and breast cancers in the population chinoise.20 must value the traditional dietary patterns that are consistent with healthy eating habits and help seniors to modify traditional recipes so some of the ingredients used are not recommended. It should also encourage seniors to maintain and promote the traditional cuisine. Finally, we must help the newcomers find familiar foods.
Provide information on the purchase of packaged foods. Explain how to read the nutritional content on food labels to help choose nutritious foods among the many products offered. Explain methods of packaging (fresh, canned, frozen or dried) and nutrient content. Immigrant seniors may need someone explains the layout of stores and payment methods.
Awareness about the risks of food “practical” highly processed. Many processed foods are high in fat, sugar and salt. They are also more expensive. Less nutritious foods are usually easier to buy and find. The publicity may prompt the choice of foods low in nutrients.
Eating well on a budget. Provide information on how to choose and prepare nutritious food economy. The act of planning meals for two weeks and eat before going to the store to help reduce expenses. Buy in quantity is usually a good idea but this is not always advantageous. Encourage seniors to the grocery group because it reduces transport costs.
Community projects. Organize nutrition workshops for seniors and invite families to participate. Consult a dietician to help develop diets for seniors with special needs. Organize support groups for seniors who want to lose weight or require a special diet because of diabetes. Organize cooking classes or send people to courses that already exist to encourage them to try new healthy and nutritious foods or prepare foods. Encourage food action projects, such as communal gardens (where the environment allows it), community kitchens, collective meals, meal delivery or food cooperatives.
