Short Courses

Basic Nutrition and Meal Planning for Older Adults

Duration 1 day

Certificate TP Certificate

Course Overview

Ready to take charge of your health, one delicious plate at a time?

This interactive and down-to-earth workshop is your guide to eating smart in your golden years. Whether you are an older adult looking to stay active and energised, or a caregiver planning meals for a loved one, this course is packed with simple tips, fun food activities, and real-life meal ideas.

Learn how to balance your meals using the My Healthy Plate model, adapted specially for older adults. Discover what your body needs as it changes with age, how to keep meals tasty even with a smaller appetite, and what to do if chewing or digestion becomes a challenge.

Best part? You will get hands-on with food! From measuring out realistic portions to building your own meal plan, you will leave feeling confident, empowered, and maybe even a little hungry for more!

Who Should Attend

Older adults looking to take charge of their health and well-being
Caregivers supporting elderly family members or clients
Health and wellness professionals seeking practical nutrition tools for older adults
Anyone interested in ageing gracefully through better food choices

What You'll Learn

In this workshop, you will gain practical knowledge and hands-on experience to better support the nutritional needs of older adults. You will learn to:

Understand the calorie and protein requirements of older adults
Recognise how nutritional needs change with ageing
Apply practical principles for planning balanced and nourishing meals
Prepare a complete balanced meal suitable for seniors
Cook high-protein snacks and desserts that are both nutritious and enjoyable

Through a combination of evidence-based nutrition guidance and hands-on cooking activities, you will develop practical skills to confidently plan and prepare meals that support healthy ageing.

Certification

Participants who meet at least 75% of the required course attendance will be awarded the Certificate of Attendance.

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Lecturer/Trainer Profile

Dr. Kalpana Bhaskaran

Dr. Kalpana Bhaskaran is the Deputy Director of Industry Partnerships and Head of the Glycemic Index Research Unit at Temasek Polytechnic. A leader in nutrition science, she has spearheaded clinical trials, contributed to national initiatives like Nutri-Grade labeling, and serves as President of the Singapore Nutrition and Dietetics Association. Recognized for her work in diabetes education with a National Day Commendation Award, she remains a trusted advisor to health organizations and a passionate advocate for advancing public health and nutrition.

Ms. Siti Saifa Hussain

Ms. Siti Saifa Hussain, a lecturer at Temasek Polytechnic, holds a Master’s in Community Nutrition and has over 10 years of experience in applied nutrition. She collaborates on glycemic index studies, dietary surveys, and nutrition-focused product development with industry partners. Active in community nutrition, she engages with community centres, mosques, and non-profits to promote healthy living. As part of the Future Food domain, she advocates alternative proteins and develops balanced products, bridging academic, industrial, and community expertise effectively.

Course Contact

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67881212
Monday - Thursday: 8:30am - 6:00pm
Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm

Closed during lunchtime, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
and on weekends and public holidays.
https://www.tp.edu.sg/tsa
Temasek SkillsFuture Academy (TSA)

Temasek Polytechnic

East Wing, Block 1A, Level 3, Unit 4

21 Tampines Avenue 1,

Singapore 529757

Temasek Polytechnic reserves the right to alter the course, modify the scale of fee, amend any other information or cancel a course with low enrolment.