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Brain Health – Education Series / Make Healthy Food Choices

Make Healthy Food Choices

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Introduction

Healthy eating can reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes. But did you know that these conditions also increase your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease?

Healthy food choices not only improve your general health, in the long-term nutritious food helps maintain brain function and slows memory decline.

Learning Objectives

When you have completed this session, you will be able to:

  • Describe the benefits of healthy eating in reducing risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and maintaining quality of life when you have Alzheimer’s disease.
  • Identify healthy food choices to reduce risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and maintaining quality of life when you have Alzheimer’s disease.
  • Identify strategies to make healthier food choices a part of your daily routine.

Session 6 includes the following parts:

Part 1: Choose a Healthy Lifestyle

Part 2: Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide

Part 3: Using Canada’s Food Guide

Part 4: Smart Choices Checklist

Part 5: Tips for Making Healthy Food Choices

Part 6: My Food Journal

Part 7: My Personal Action Plan

Session Summary

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