Older Adults

Focus on Moving More

Move more throughout your day. 

Break up your sitting time with activity snacks!

• Activity snacks are one or two minutes of movement that make you breathe harder and get your heart pumping. Include them throughout your day to reduce the amount of time you are not moving.

Protect yourself and others from food poisoning by following these 4 food safety steps

• Clean: Wash hands, utensils and kitchen surfaces often when preparing food.
• Separate: Keep raw meat, poultry and seafood away from other foods.
• Cook: Cook food to a safe temperature to kill harmful microorganisms.
• Chill: Refrigerate leftovers and foods that spoil within 2 hours.

Everyday tips for safe food

• Rinse fresh fruits and vegetables under running water before preparing, unless they are pre-rinsed or cut for ready-to-eat.

Focus on Potassium

What is Potassium?

Potassium is a mineral needed by all cells in your body. Here are some examples of potassium-rich foods:

• Salmon_ 3 ounces canned = 292 mg
• Lima Beans: ½ cup cooked = 484 mg 
• Carrots: 1 cups raw = 410 mg
• Spinach: ½ cup cooked = 420 mg
• Banana: 1 medium = 496 mg
• Yogurt: 1 cup = 573 mg
• Potato: 1 medium = 926 mg

How much potassium do you need each day?  

For good health, everyone in the United States is encouraged to eat less added sugar.

Sugars and syrups that are added to foods and beverages during processing, at restaurants and at home, are called added sugars. Though we may like their sweet taste, they provide extra calories and few nutrients. Be aware of added sugars in:

Focus on Aerobic Activity

What is aerobic activity?

Aerobic activities are those that use large muscles (legs, hips, shoulders, arms) for an extended length of time, such as 10 minutes or more. They are also called cardiorespiratory (or cardio) activities because they work your heart and lungs. Examples of aerobic activities include:

The Benefits of Balance

• Move with ease. Activities such as walking, gardening, dancing and carrying groceries are easier with balance.
• Move with confidence. Balance makes it safer to walk on uneven surfaces, walk in the dark and get up from sitting down.
• Reduce your risk of falling. Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths among adults age 65 and older.