Abstract:Nutrition is a key factor supporting healthy aging. Yet during the global COVID-19 pandemic, issuances of shelter-in-place orders, closures of senior centers and other congregate dining locations, losses of income, increases in grocery prices, and other changes have left many older adults struggling to maintain good nutrition. However, there are available solutions to improve the nutrition of millions of older adults who may be challenged to put food on the table. This commentary outlines the problems of older… Show more
“…21 Other long-term solutions are required because OAA funding (in particular) will continue to fall short with the burgeoning older adult population. 21,23 Specific health equity policy opportunities for credentialed nutrition and dietetics practitioners to help address these issues are outlined in Figure 2.…”
Section: Nutrition Security and Health Equitymentioning
“…21 Other long-term solutions are required because OAA funding (in particular) will continue to fall short with the burgeoning older adult population. 21,23 Specific health equity policy opportunities for credentialed nutrition and dietetics practitioners to help address these issues are outlined in Figure 2.…”
Section: Nutrition Security and Health Equitymentioning
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