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From: Development and analysis of acceptance of a nutrition education package among a rural elderly population: an action research study

Booklet (10 messages)

Flipchart (6 guides)

Message 1: Take a variety of food

What is obesity?

 

Guide 1: Weight management

Message 2: Be physically active for muscle Strength

What is hyperlipidemia?

 

Guide 2: To reduce fat & cholesterol

Message 3: Take at least 3 main meals in a day

What is hypertension?

 

Guide 3: To control Blood Pressure

Message 4: Increase the consumption of fruits and vegetables

What is Diabetes Mellitus?

 

Guide 4: To control Blood Sugar

Message 5: Meet your calcium requirement

What is Fiber?

 

Guide 5: To increase fiber in diet

Message 6: Reduced intake of foods high in fat and cholesterol

Guide 6: Exercise for older people

Message 7: Reduced salt in cooking and foods high in sodium content

 

Message 8: Reduced sugar and foods high in sugar

 

Message 9: Drink plenty of water

 

Message 10: Safe food handling

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