Eat well age well - Work Ready webinar
About this session
Our nutritional needs change as we get older. But the right food and drink choices can help employees stay energetic, strong and well for longer - and small changes made now can have a significant impact in the years ahead.
This session explores the practical steps employees can take to eat well as they age. It covers everything from bone health and muscle maintenance to energy, immunity and gut function - all delivered in a positive, encouraging way by an HCPC-registered dietitian.
What's included
- A session delivered by an HCPC-registered dietitian
- Myth-busting quiz to open the session
- A personalised factsheet for every participant
- Clear, jargon-free guidance rooted in the latest evidence
- Practical takeaways tailored to real working life
What participants will learn
- Understand how nutritional needs shift from the age of 40–50 onwards
- Know which nutrients become particularly important - and why
- Have practical food-based strategies to support energy, bones and immunity
- Understand the role of protein in maintaining strength and muscle mass
- Feel motivated to make small, lasting changes
Topics covered
The session includes:
- How appetite and nutritional needs change with age
- Key nutrients: protein, calcium, vitamin D, B12 and more
- Bone health and reducing the risk of osteoporosis
- Gut health and digestion
- Eating well on a budget
- Myth busting on supplements and ageing
Who is this session for?
All employees. Particularly relevant for those aged 40 and over, though valuable at any stage of working life.
All BDA Work Ready sessions are delivered by HCPC-registered dietitians and can be tailored to reflect your organisation's context and priorities.