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***Nutrition and Wellness Unit 5 Lesson 6 Contains the Following:
Lesson Slides
Info Document
Unit 5 Lesson 6 Notes Assignment
 
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Unit 5 Lesson 6: Elderly Nutrition
Force Copy Link to Lesson Slides
Link to U5L6 Information Document
Link to 5.06 Intro Notes
CANVA Template Links to Edit / Personalize Info Documents and Intro Notes
 
Lesson 6: Elderly Nutrition  (36 slides)
CA State Standard Addressed (adjust to match your state standard):
5.1N Demonstrate how nutritional needs are affected by age, gender, activity level, pregnancy, and health status.
Essential Questions/Discussion: Why do dietary needs differ among age groups? Can nutritional practices be applied at all stages of life? What challenges are associated with older age and nutrition? 
Objectives Addressed: 
Explain risk factors associated with nutrition and the elderly.
Explain how to combat elderly nutritional risks.
Identify signs and symptoms of nutritional deficiencies in the elderly.  
Identify the nutritional resources available for the elderly.
Terms Addressed: elderly nutrition, digestive system, malnutrition, dehydration, nutritional deficiencies, key elderly nutrients, USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Meals on Wheels.
Food for Thought Video
Discussion: Why do you think dehydration is more of a risk for the elderly population?
Discussion: Why do you think chewing is difficult for the elderly population?
Discussion: Why do protein absorption is a challenge for the elderly population?
Vitamins and Minerals Supplements for Anxiety 
Local Senior Center Story Video with follow up questions.
In the “notes” section of the Slides there are some talking points, guides, and ideas, and essential questions for the teacher. 
Next Steps Slide includes instructions for what students should complete next.
 
Lesson 6: Info Document 
Lesson 6 Info Document contains information learned in the Slide Deck and then some.  Students can use the info docs as a “textbook” for the class. 
Describes elderly nutritional risks.
Identifies way to combat elderly nutritional deficiencies
Lists signs and symptoms of nutritional deficiencies 
Highlights key nutrients for the elderly
Lists resources for elderly nutrition 
 
Lesson 6: Assignments
5.06 Elderly Nutrition Notes 
Notes directly correspond with the Unit 5 Lesson 6 Info Document 
Students are instructed to answer various questions regarding elderly nutrition.
Students are asked about the three nutritional concerts among the elderly.
Students are asked about ways to combat dehydration.
Students are asked about the function of healthy fats as we age.
Students are asked to complete the signs and symptoms of nutritional deficiency chart.
Students are asked to complete the resources for elderly nutrition chart. 
 
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