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The Ventura County Area Agency on Aging is committed to providing its clients with a variety of resources to age optimally. In addition to home-delivered and congregate meal options, the VCAAA offers free nutrition counseling, nutrition education courses and access to recipes for healthy eating on a budget.
Nutrition Counseling
Free nutrition counseling is offered by a registered dietitian in accordance with state and federal laws. You can set up an appointment for individual or group counseling by calling 805-477-7300 or by e-mailing LOIS.VCAAA@ventura.org.
Upcoming Nutrition Classes
Community Workshops — Eat Smart, Live Strong
If you would like to attend an upcoming workshop, RSVP by sending your name, age and phone number to Aurora Meadows, VCAAA Registered Dietitian, by text message at 805-767-1718 or by leaving a voicemail at 805-477-7362.
Date | Time | Site | Address |
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Thursday, March 20 | 3 p.m. | Plaza Vista Apartments | 401 South C St., Oxnard |
Wednesday, May 14 | 1 p.m. | Gregory Gardens Apartments | 9620 Telephone Rd., Ventura |
Farmers Market Field Trips
Did you know your $20 in EBT benefits buys $80 worth of food at the Saticoy Farmers Market? Join us for a future trip as we make a short walk from Chapel Lane Senior Apartments to the farmers market.
Date | Time | Site | Address |
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Sunday, April 6 | 11 a.m. | Chapel Lane | 11122 Snapdragon St., Ventura |
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Recipes
Recipes included on this page focus on the unique nutritional needs of seniors. Each recipe is registered-dietitian approved to meet U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans and geared toward the Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) and adequate intake for vitamins and elements for older adults. These meals provide a minimum of one-third of the DRI and accommodate diabetic and low-sodium diets.
Many of the recipes were contributed by the great chefs at Senior Nutrition Program meal sites throughout the county. These chefs know that seniors expect and deserve meal options that are more than just nutritious — they also want food that looks good and tastes delicious when eating at local dining halls or for those receiving home-delivered meals. Additionally, the ingredients of these recipes in large part can be found at local dollar stores or other budget-friendly stores.
To contact one of the VCAAA’s Registered Dietitians, e-mail: Senior.Nutrition@ventura.org, Dietitian.RealFood@ventura.org or aurora.meadows@ventura.org.
This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – SNAP, and as part of a contract with the California Department of Aging.
