Describe the intervention strategies for older adults.

Common intervention strategies for older adults include (1) referrals to food assistance programs, if needed. This can include the home-delivered meals program, as some older adults are unable to leave their home or prepared meals on their own. (2) Social interactions should also be encouraged. Social interaction among older adults increases food intake, health status, and overall happiness. (3) MyPlate resources can also be used to teach healthy eating patterns because it is a convenient visual tool to use with older adults. (4) Quick assessment tools such as the mini nutritional assessment MNA^® and the nutrition screening initiative checklist as older adults are at an increased risk for malnutrition.