Mission & Objectives
Mission
Agri-food for Healthy Aging (A-HA) is a practice-relevant, research-led initiative seeking to improve the nutrition, health and well-being of older adults, through the innovative use of food.
A-HA Objectives
- Conduct research to improve nutrition of older adults and enhance the mealtime experience.
- Facilitate and promote the connections between agriculture, food, nutrition and healthy aging through partnership development with agri-food and health sector stakeholders.
- Provide caregivers, including health care professionals and families, with information regarding the nutritional health and well-being of older adults.
- Promote access to existing, and develop new, healthy, agri-food options (i.e. functional foods) that meet the nutritional needs of older adults.