Nutrition and Proper Portion Control for Seniors During

Health Eating for Seniors  |  March 5, 2018

What Every Senior in Edmonton, AB, Needs to Know About Nutrition and Proper Portion Control

What is proper portion control for seniors? Celebrate National Nutrition Month by ensuring that your senior loved one is eating the correct portion of food. Seniors often eat larger portions than they need and are not being educated on portion control. Subsequently, seniors can underestimate how much they’ve eaten and portions that are too large can cause unhealthy weight gain.

Six Tips for Seniors About Portion Control 

Tip #1. Avoid Skipping Meals or Going Too Long Without Eating:

Seniors who skip regularly scheduled meals are more likely to become hungry and eat unhealthy foods and larger portions. Sticking to a meal schedule consisting of nutrition-filled meals, and having 2-3 healthy snacks throughout the day is ideal for seniors. Likewise, older adults should refrain from going more than five hours without eating.

Tip #2. Share Meals or Ask for A Doggy Bag:

Restaurants and cafes are known for their oversized portions. Seniors who dine out may choose to share their meal or ask for a doggy bag. Proper portion control can condition a senior’s body to become fuller after eating smaller quantities of food to maintain a healthy weight.

Tip #3. Nutritious Foods First:

Seniors should ensure that most of their dining plates are vegetables, whole grains, fruits, lean proteins, and other fibre-filled foods. Equally, this means there will be less chance of overindulging in sweets, unhealthy fats, and junk foods with little to no nutritional value.

Tip #4. Utilize Cups and Scales to Measure the Correct Portions:

Measuring cups and scales for kitchen use can help seniors stick to the correct portion size with their meals. With measuring cups and correct portion control, seniors can estimate proper portions later as they get used to smaller portions.

Tip #5. Drink Water:

Staying hydrated and drinking enough water can help seniors feel full and can help cut back on calories without experiencing feelings of hunger. Seniors and adults should drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water each day.

Tip #6. Use Smaller Plates and Dishes:

Those who have been taught to “clean their plates” at meals to avoid food waste are likely to overeat if they are using large plates and dishes. Smaller plates can help give the appearance of a larger portion size and prevent adding too many calories.

Portion Control for Seniors: March is #NationalNutritionMonth

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What is the Client Directed Home Care Invoicing Program (CDHCI)?

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