Nutrition Program
Good nutrition is a key component to ensure seniors maintain a high quality of life and remain healthy and happy in their own homes. The congregate setting offers not only a nutritious meal, but many opportunites for socialization, education and health and wellness programs.   Home delivered meals are available to those who are aged 60 and over and homebound. Menus include an entree, vegetables and/or fruit, homemade bread, dessert and milk. Menu cycles change quarterly to reflect seasonal favorites. Meals are offered through our network of twenty-four centers within the thirteen county service area.

Check Out the Links Below for Helpful
Nutrition Information

http://www.dhss.mo.gov/Nutrition_Seniors/RelatedLinks.html
Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services (Nutrition for Seniors)

http://nutritionandaging.fiu.edu
Homepage for the National Resource Center on Nutrition, Physical Activity & Aging

www.health.gov/DietaryGuidelines/
Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005

www.mypryamid.gov
USDA’s MyPramid homepage

www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/hbp/dash
NIH’s updated DASH guide

http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/
FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Nutrition

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/seniorshealth.html
National Institutes of Health

www.nutrition.gov

http://www.dhss.mo.gov
Health and Senior Services web site you can access the Chronic Disease website and Live Like Your Life Depends On It campaign materials:
Eat Smart
Move More
Maintain a Healthy Weight