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Adopting A Diet That Adapts to Aging

As we are, our bodies change. These changes necessitate modifications to our diet. In this webinar, you will learn about the physiological changes that occur in our bodies as we age, and how to many those changes with appropriate nutrition.

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  • 1:43 – Body Composition
  • 5:18 – Decrease in taste and smell
  • 7:36 – Ability to chew and swallow
  • 10:36 – Thirst mechanisms and decreased appetite
  • 21:26 – Healthy diet and exercise as we age
  • 23:33 – Social, emotional and physical factors and food intake
  • 27:20 – Caregiving and nutrition with our aging loved ones
Jessica Sylvester

Jessica Sylvester is a registered dietitian with advanced board certifications in critical care nutrition, diabetes management, and weight loss. She has a Master’s degree from one of the nation’s leading nutrition institutes, Tufts University Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy. In her private practice, Florida Nutrition Group, Jessica provides both condition-specific nutrition care as well as preventive interventions for preserving health. In addition to providing direct patient care, Jessica’s work in nutrition has included research, academia, and public policy. Her expertise in the field led to her selection as a Media Spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

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