Does Not
Eat Three Meals

 FAST FACTS 

• Many seniors do not eat three meals per day. They may eat one meal plus snacks or 4 or more small meals per day. Adequate nutritional intake is very important.
• Changes that occur with aging can cause a decreased metabolism, decreased activity level, and a decreased calorie intake.
• Even if seniors are eating healthy foods, they may not get all the nutrients they need because of their decreased food intake.
• Seniors may not have enough money to buy three meals per day.

• Take nutrition classes.
• Participate in education programs.
• Go to a healthy congregate meal plan.

• Contact Family Nutrition Program: (216) 397-6000
• Contact First Call for Help (lists free meal sites) at "211" or your local United Way Agency
• Contact Catholic Charities: (216) 696-6525
• Contact Second Harvest: 1 (800) 771-2303
• Contact Kosher Lunch Program: (216) 831-0700 ext.1211

 WEB LINKS 

• American Heart Association: www.americanheart.org
• American Diabetes Association: www.diabetes.org
• Federal nutrition resources: www.nutrition.gov
• Dietary guidelines: www.nal.usda.gov/fnic
• Catholic Charities: www.catholiccharitiesinfo.org
• Meals on Wheels: www.mowaa.org
• American Dietetic Association: www.eatright.org
• America's Second Harvest: www.secondharvest.org
• Ohio State University: www.fcs.osu.edu/hdfs/aging