Thrifty Food Plan
This Nutritional Education service provides various methods of communication to support and improve healthful behaviors. Education includes integrated health promotion and disease prevention programs that are designed for older individuals; and include nutrition education, physical activity and other activities to modify behavior and improve health literacy. Click here to learn more about the Thrifty Food Plan program on the USDA website.
Older Adults Materials and Resources:
- Older Adults Consumer Brochure:
- Older Adults “Health Facts” Sheets:
- Get the Most Nutrition Out of Your Calories
- Be Physically Active
- For a Healthy Weight, Find Your Balance Between Food and Physical Activity
- Eat Plenty of Fruits and Vegetables
- Choose Carbohydrates Wisely
- Know Your Fats
- Sodium and Potassium
- Play It Safe With Food
- Modified Mypyramid for Elders
- Nutrition Materials for Consumers
- National Nutrition Organizations
