The Food Rainbow
9 October 2024
Rainbow – the four dimensions of a healthy diet
Health value - preventing diseases by adopting healthy eating habits.
Social value - strengthening family and social ties through eating and cooking at home.
Environmental value - consuming local food and preferring plant food to animal food is also friendlier to the environment, consuming less energy and resources (water, landscape, food transportation, etc.).
Economic value - helps in saving food expenses and strengthening local agriculture.
Main guidelines of a healthy diet for older adults
General dietary guidelines for older adults
- The Food Rainbow fits everyone, including the caretakers.
- It is recommended to change your dietary habits slowly and gradually. This way, it will be easier to maintain these habits.