A Vision for the Future: Food Assistance for Senior Adults in Kansas

The Power of NutritionMarch is National Nutrition Month

Eating right will give you benefitstoday and in the future.

You can expect:~ better health~ greater quality of life~ increased ability to function

For instance, eating plenty of fruitsand vegetables could protect yourmental capacity. Eating well will alsosave you money in the long run.Plus, a good diet tastes goodand is satisfying! With a willingnessto increase your nutrition knowledge,some planning, a few practical behaviorchanges, and a little help andencouragement from others, you canreduce your health risks and eatto age healthfully.by Mary Meck Higgins, Ph.D., R.D., L.D., CDE

For information about food assistance for senior adults, call the Kansas SRS Service Center, toll free, at 888-369-4777

A Food RiddleRead the following description andfigure out what is being described:

Throw out my outer.Keep my inner.Eat my outer.Throw out my inner.

Answer: an ear of corn

MyPyramid PuzzleCan you draw each food group in MyPyramid?Listed below are your choices. See www.MyPyramid.gov

FruitsMilk, Cheese, YogurtCereal, Rice, Pasta, Whole GrainsMeat, Fish, Eggs, Beans, Nuts Vegetables