Community Nutrition Policy For Older Adults in Canada

Publication: Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research
14 November 2008

Abstract

Purpose: Current prevention-focused nutrition policy for community-dwelling older adults in Canada is discussed.
Methods: Government websites were searched and key informants asked to identify relevant documents and policies specific to older adults. These were reviewed to find specific legislation on community nutrition programs for older adults.
Results: Despite this population’s known nutritional risk, policies guiding community nutrition programs are extremely limited. Current policies and significant documents and organizations that could influence legislation are acknowledged.
Conclusions: Dietitians in diverse settings need to advocate for specific policy concerning preventive nutrition programs for older adults in Canada.

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Objectif: Le présent article porte sur la politique nutritionnelle actuelle axée sur la prévention destinée aux adultes âgés vivant dans la collectivité au Canada.
Méthodes: On a examiné les sites Web gouvernementaux et demandé aux informateurs clés de répertorier les politiques et documents pertinents relatifs aux adultes âgés. Ces éléments ont été étudiés pour trouver les lois précises sur les programmes nutritionnels communautaires destinés à ce groupe.
Résultats: Bien que le risque nutritionnel de cette population soit connu, les politiques pour guider les programmes nutritionnels communautaires sont extrêmement restreintes. L’article fait état des politiques, organisations et documents actuels qui pourraient influencer les lois.
Conclusions: Les diététistes de divers milieux doivent faire pression pour que des politiques portent sur des programmes de prévention en nutrition destinés aux adultes âgés du Canada.

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cover image Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research
Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research
Volume 69Number 4December 2008
Pages: 198 - 200

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Version of record online: 14 November 2008

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Caitlin More, BASc
Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON
Heather Keller, PhD, RD
Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON

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