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100 Constellation Drive,
Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8
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Follow Canada’s food guide and eat a variety of food each day
Have plenty of vegetables and fruits.
Eat protein foods.
Choose whole grain foods.
Make water your drink of choice.
Don't skip meals. It can cause weakness and dizziness.
Eat a variety of calcium rich food daily and talk to your health care provider about taking a vitamin D supplement to keep your bones strong.
For more information on older adult nutrition visit the UnlockFood website.
Doctor to nurse in exam room.
"...Let's see Mary's bone density?"
Camera cuts to Mary in the waiting room. She appears confident at what the doctor will see on her x-ray (or dexa bone density x-ray)
Back in the exam room, the doctor is clearly surprised at how strong those bones look on the scan.
NARRATOR:
"Calcium and vitamin D help build strong bones. And prevent falls."
Doctor to nurse:
"...Joan, I think this is...Chad's X-ray??..."
Camera cuts to Chad and then back to the nurse
NURSE'S VOICE:
"...No, that's Mary's!"
Doctor's face looks "impressed". Cuts to Mary looking confident and charming. Animated food icons appear on screen (milk, yogurt, cheese for Calcium; Fish, egg yolk, and vitamin D supplement)
NARRATOR:
"Eat at least 3 servings of calcium rich food. And, take a vitamin D supplement. Every day."
"For more information, contact Ottawa Public Health."
LOGO
Nutrient needs change as we age; older adults need fewer calories but more of some vitamins and minerals. Canada's food guide recommends eating a variety of foods every day to help keep food interesting and enjoyable while still providing the nutrients you need.
For excellent tips and ideas to make healthy eating easy and enjoyable, use A Guide to Healthy Eating for Older Adults.
This video explains why healthy eating patterns are so important for healthy aging.
Eating well helps keep your bones and teeth strong. Try following Canada’s food guide plate to eat a variety of foods each day.
Calcium
Vitamin D
Protein
Eat protein foods at every meal.
Sources of protein:
Something you can do...
You can find examples of foods high in calcium and vitamin D in the resource Fueling Strong Bones and Teeth: Nutrition Tips. Look for recipes that feature these foods to increase your daily intake of calcium and vitamin D.
Contact Us
Ottawa Public Health
100 Constellation Drive,
Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8
T 613-580-6744
YYT 613-580-9656
Toll free 1-866-426-8885
F 613-580-9660
Email: Email Ottawa Public Health