Nutrition for Older Adults Shopping Tips

Nutrition for Older AdultsShopping Tips Presented by Janice Hermann, PhD, RD/LD OCES Adult and Older Adult Nutrition Specialist

Reduced Income and Nutrition

Reduced Income and Nutrition • Many older adults have reduced income. • Reduced income can affect diet quality.

Grocery Shopping Tips

Grocery Shopping Tips • Plan • Plan meals • Plan to use foods before they spoil • Check food ads

Grocery Shopping Tips • Check • Keep a list • Check food supplies • Check coupons

Grocery Shopping Tips • Write • Grocery list • Organize list with store layout

Grocery Shopping Tips • Get Ready • Pick grocery stores • Take grocery list and coupons • Avoid shopping when tired, hungry or rushed • Avoid crowds

Grocery Shopping Tips • At the store • Stick to grocery list • Compare prices • Purchase only what you will use before it spoils

Grocery Shopping Tips • At the store (continued) • Buy larger amounts with others and split the cost • Buy produce in season • Frozen produce in bags allows you to use only the amount you want

Grocery Shopping Tips • At the store (continued) • Ask to have large meat or produce packages repacked • Check “sell by” and “use by” dates • Resist impulse purchases

Grocery Shopping Tips • At home • Handle and store food properly • Large meat packages can be divided into smaller portions and frozen

Community Resources

Community Resources • Food stamps • Senior meal sites • Community meals or food banks

Summary • Shop wisely • Plan meals before you shop • Check food supplies before you shop • Write a grocery list • Avoid shopping when rushed • Compare prices when shopping • Only buy the amount you can use and store safely • Handle and store foods properly to reduce waste

Nutrition for Older Adults Shopping Tips