In this edition
- Supporting Well-Being through Aging Services in Nevada
- Nutrition Facts Label
- Saturated Fats
- Dietary Fiber
About the Newsletter
To start your fall season off, read about the Aging services Nevada has to offer to support your well-being in this article. You can also support your well-being by reading about nutrition labels, saturated fats and dietary fibers.
Supporting Well-Being through
Aging Services in Nevada
By Peter Reed, Ph.D., MPH
I have an aspirational goal when developing and delivering aging services to support quality of life and well-being. I believe Nevada’s older adults will live well, despite physical and cognitive changes, when they receive appropriate support that matches their needs, maximizes their abilities and preserves their self-sufficiency.
I am aware of the high rate of chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and dementia. According to the National Council on Aging (2021), 80% of adults ages 65 and older are living with at least one chronic condition, while 68% are living with two or more. As a result, while making the most of public health strategies to reduce this occurrence, older adults also need access to services that improve the impact of these conditions on well-being. In short, we must commit not only to the goal of prevention but also to supporting people to live well, even as they live with chronic conditions.
Sanford Center Service Table
The Sanford Center for Aging at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine is a statewide community aging services center offering resources to enable people to live well, no matter their level of physical and cognitive function. We support well-being. As described by Eden Alternative International, well-being goes beyond the impact of chronic disease and shapes the human experience: identity, growth, autonomy, security, connectedness, meaning and joy. When these areas are well supported, the limits created by chronic illness can be less burdensome.
The Sanford Center for Aging offers many resources, receiving support from grants and generous donations, including from the Nevada Aging and Disabilities Services Division, the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health, AmeriCorps Seniors, the Regional Transportation Commission, the Osher Foundation, the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada and many other supporters.
The programs and services we offer include:
- Community Services, including our transportation program, companionship program (Senior Outreach Services) and volunteer/civic engagement opportunities through the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program in the northern part of the state
- Geriatric Assessment Services providing health screenings and social behavior assessments in northern Nevada and medication therapy management statewide
- Health and Wellness Programs, including the Diabetes Self-Management Program, Diabetes Prevention Program, Powerful Tools for Caregivers, Healthy Heart Ambassador Program and fall prevention programs such as Healthy Steps for Older Adults, Stepping On, and Fit and Strong!
- The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) offers adult education and social engagement opportunities in the Reno/Sparks area
- Professional Education and Workforce Development through the Nevada Geriatric Education Center and the Gerontology Academic Program statewide
- Program Evaluation Services to document and demonstrate the impact of our programs and provide our partner agencies with needed evaluation support statewide.
Sanford Centers Health and Wellness Services
Nutrition Facts Labels
Making healthy dietary choices can help you feel your best and stay active. It can also help you lower your risk of developing some health conditions that are common among older adults.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has a tool to help you make informed food choices that can have positive effects on your health and wellness. It is called the Nutrition Facts label and you can find it on packaged foods and beverages. Read this page to learn how to use the Nutrition Facts label.
Fun Food Facts About Nutrition Labels
The Nutrition Facts label on packaged foods and beverages is your daily tool for making informed food choices.
Explore it today and discover the wealth of information it contains!
Nutrition Facts Label information
Saturated Fats
It is common for one package of food to contain more than one serving. If you eat two servings of a food or beverage, you get double the calories and nutrients listed on the label. Eating three servings means three times the calories, nutrients and so on!
Saturated Fats Information
Saturated Fats Clipart
Dietary Fiber
As a general guide, 5% Daily Value (%DV) or less of dietary fiber per serving is considered low and 20% DV or more of dietary fiber per serving is considered high. Dietary fiber is a nutrient that needs to be consumed more. Diets higher in dietary fiber can increase the frequency of bowel movements and can reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
FOOD SOURCES for DIETARY FIBER
