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

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Phone:1-800-262-2243  •  Fax: 352-378-1256