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Nutrition for Boomers: Are you S M A R T? Thursday, July 17th, 1-2:30 PM

Today’s older adults face many challenges when it comes to taking good care of themselves.  This class will provide the older adult with information on how they can be SMART: a Savvy Shopper, being Meal Minded with good nutrition,Active, Resource Ready, and Tip-top when dealing with physical, social, emotional and medical limitations.  This 90 minute class is taught by a registered, licensed dietitian nutritionist.

What participants will learn:

  • How to get more bang for their buck when grocery shopping
  • Calorie, fiber, protein, fat, Vitamin D, calcium and sodium and hydration needs                                                                 
  • How to put together a healthy meal plan
  • How to increase physical activity
  • How to overcome physical, visual, oral, digestive and other changes related to aging
  • Additional resources for obtaining desired information
     

Who should attend:

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  • Those 50 years of age and above
  • Children with aging parents who live on their own
  • Caregivers of older adults who live on their own

 

Class Details:

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Date/Time: Thursday, July 17th, 1-2:30 PM                                                           Cost: $37

Location:Town Green Meeting Room, 7991 Main St., Maple Grove, MN, betweenthe Maple Grove Government Center and the Maple Grove Library. Free Parking is available on Main St on the upper level of the Library ramp at the Community Center lots.

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