January 2026 Nutrition Times Newsletter: Nutrition Check Up for the New Year!

The "January 2026 Nutrition Times Newsletter" from Alberta Health Services, focuses on nutrition for older adults and the potential risks associated with unintended weight and muscle loss in this population. It highlights that a significant number of older adults are at nutritional risk, which can lead to health issues such as muscle loss (sarcopenia), nutrient deficiencies and weakened immunity, and bone density loss (osteoporosis). The newsletter emphasizes the importance of protein for maintaining muscle mass and overall health, providing examples of protein-rich foods and recipe ideas, and offering a nutrition check-up tool and contact information for dietitians. The overall theme is promoting healthy eating to support strength and independence as individuals age.