Of 128 medical schools in the U.S., there are only two with geriatric departments. The food section contains a Food Guide Pyramid for Older Adults , consumer-friendly fact sheets , scientific articles for the RD, and screening tools. The fitness section offers a colorful Activity Pyramid for Older Adults and a reproducible book on how to coach older people into sound fitness patterns. A set of exercise bands is included. A general section contains articles on elder nutrition that appeared in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association and an evaluation form to assist ADA in updating the toolkit.
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The Nutrition and Health for Older Americans Campaign is made possible through educational grants to the ADA Foundation from Campbell Soup Company and Foundation, Kellogg Company, and The Peanut Institute.