Nutrition Program Resources | Elder Options

Live independently with better health and nutrition

Nutrition Program resources include a nutritionally balanced meal in either a congregate setting or in the home and education about nutrition related topics. The nutrition services assist older individuals to live independently with better health through improved nutrition and reduced isolation. Below are some links to websites of the Nutrition Program Service Providers in our area and to other nutrition related websites:

Links

Local Nutrition Providers

ElderCare of Alachua County: http://shands.org/public/programs/eldercare
Citrus County Support Services: http://www.citrusbocc.com/commserv/suppserv/senprog
Columbia County Senior Services: http://ccseniors.com
Mid Florida Community Services: http://www.mfcs.us.com Hernando, Lake, Sumter Counties
Marion Senior Services: http://www.marionseniorservices.org/
Suwannee River Economic Council: (386) 362-4115. Bradford, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Putnam, Suwannee, Union counties: http://srecinc.org/

Other Useful Nutrition Links

Department of Elder Affairs: http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us
For a map of meal sites: http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us/doea/meals.php
Nutrition.gov: http://www.nutrition.gov
American Dietetic Association: http://www.eatright.org
U.S. Department of Agriculture: http://www.usda.gov
USDA’s MyPlate: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/
Living Healthy in Florida: http://www.freshfromflorida.com/Divisions-Offices/Food-Nutrition-and-Wellness/Living-Healthy-in-Florida

Address: 100 SW 75th Street, Suite 301 Gainesville, FL 32607
Phone:1-800-262-2243 • Fax: 352-378-1256

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