Community nutrition policy for older adults in Canada.
OBJECTIVE
Current prevention-focused nutrition policy for community-dwelling older adults in Canada is discussed.


METHODS
Government websites were searched and key informants asked to identify relevant documents and policies specific to older adults. These were reviewed to find specific legislation on community nutrition programs for older adults.


RESULTS
Despite this population's known nutritional risk, policies guiding community nutrition programs are extremely limited. Current policies and significant documents and organizations that could influence legislation are acknowledged.


CONCLUSIONS
Dietitians in diverse settings need to advocate for specific policy concerning preventive nutrition programs for older adults in Canada.
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Caitlin
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Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada.
Keller
Heather
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology*; D002170:Canada; D005260:Female; D006266:Health Education; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D008297:Male; D044342:Malnutrition / Q000517:prevention & control*; D018673:Nutrition Policy; D009747:Nutritional Physiological Phenomena / Q000502:physiology*; D009751:Nutritional Requirements; D011050:Policy Making