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Meals on Wheels
Meals On WheelsMeals On Wheels is a federal food assistance program aimed at improving the diets and nutritional status of homebound older adults. It is funded under Title III-C of the Older Americans Act (OAA) of 1965. The program provides one hot meal at noon five days a week. Each meal must supply approximately one-third of the recommended nutrient intakes. The meal pattern includes three ounces of meat or a meat alternate, two one-half cup portions of fruits and vegetables, one serving of bread, one teaspoon of butter or margarine, eight ounces of milk or a calcium equivalent, and one serving of dessert. see also Aging and Nutrition; Nutrition Programs in the Community. Beth Fontenot |
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Fontenot, Beth. "Meals on Wheels." Nutrition and Well-Being A to Z. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. Fontenot, Beth. "Meals on Wheels." Nutrition and Well-Being A to Z. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-3436200179.html Fontenot, Beth. "Meals on Wheels." Nutrition and Well-Being A to Z. 2004. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-3436200179.html |
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