Nutrition As We Age

In this course, you will learn how nutrition supports lifelong health, with a focus on the well-being of ageing individuals. We’ll start by exploring key frameworks such as the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating and Dietary Guidelines. We will also discover cultural and religious food preferences information, ensuring nutritional adequacy within these contexts. Next, we will examine the broader impacts of poor nutrition on the physical and mental health of ageing individuals, including specific health conditions. Finally, we will look at malnutrition, its risks, consequences, and potential solutions.