Catching on to Menu Clues Some terms commonly used in menus can provide clues to higher fat or sodium content. Clues for Higher Fat... • Buttered or butlery • Fried, frendl-fried, Creamed, creamy, or In its own gravy or Au aratin or in Scalloped or • Rich FAT Clues For Higher Sodium... • Smoked Pickled In Cocktail Sauce Some terms can signal lower fat. Foods that are grilled or broiled, stirfried, roasted, poached, or steamed need less fat in preparation than frying. Few terms guarantee low sodium. Even "fresh" or "homemade" foods can be high in sodium depending on their ingredients and the amounts used. Questions Older Food Facts for Older Adults People Ask 5 New information about nutrition seems to Are there any foods come out each day. Often, the information does not address the concerns of older adults. This section answers some common questions older people ask about nutrition. or vitamins that can help prevent memory loss? As of now, there is no reliable evidence that any foods or vitamins can help prevent memory loss such as occurs in Alzheimer's disease. Choline and lecithin have been tried to treat Alzheimer's, but neither was successful. Peo 50 ple with Alzheimer's are at a greater risk for 52 53 developing nutritional deficiencies, which can cause additional problems. Other kinds of severe memory loss and confusion are caused by excessive alcohol intake or by a deficiency of vitamin B-12 or folate. A B-12 deficiency can sometimes be reversed by injections of this vitamin. It's important for anyone showing signs of memory loss and confusion to have a complete checkup, including a nutritional evaluation. Ask your health care provider. |