Plating
What are the two meal plans we use at LGTC's ED program?
1/2 Plate and 1/3 Plate
What are the three macronutrients?
Carbohydrates
Protein
Fats
What are the two categories of micronutrients?
Vitamins and Minerals!
True or False: Your body actually doesn't need carbohydrates so you should eat as little of them as possible.
False!
Your body needs plenty of carbohydrates throughout the day in order for our bodies to function properly and maintain our energy.
What is the definition of food processing?
Food processing is any change made to a raw ingredient such as peeling, cutting, steaming, cooking, or transforming into a food product.
What does this snack need to be plated appropriately?
Apple slices
Mixed nuts
Dried apricots
Replace either the apple slices or dried cranberries with another item. Fruits/veggies can be used as just one item per snack, not two items!
True or False: Protein is the most important macronutrient.
False! We need all macronutrients in appropriate amounts in order for our bodies to function properly.
What is the main micronutrient in citrus fruits
BONUS: What does it do in the body?
Vitamin C
Helps maintain a healthy immune system, wound healing, healthy hair/skin/nails
True or False: There is nutritional value and benefit to including processed foods regularly into your diet.
True!
Many processed foods are fortified and enriched with vitamins and minerals.
Why do we put salt in our food?
Salt helps bring out the natural flavors of foods.
Goldfish crackers, cucumber slices, 2 bags of fruit snacks.
A dip for the cucumber slices
OR
Replace the cucumbers with another item.
What is the primary role of carbohydrates in the body?
Carbohydrates are the body's main source of energy.
What is the micronutrient in salt?
BONUS: what does it do in the body?
Sodium
Sodium keeps fluid where it needs to be in our body, helps maintain our blood pressure, and helps our muscle and nerve function.
True or False: Body size is a good indicator of health.
False!
What are the benefits of food processing and food preservation?
There are many benefits of food processing and food preservation including: safer foods, keeps foods fresher for longer, prevents spoilage, decreases food waste, decreases food prices, and makes foods more accessible.
What does this meal need in order to be appropriately plated?
Steamed chicken, plain rice, and steamed vegetable mix.
Fat and/or a fat-containing sauce.
Bonus: preferably a fat-containing sauce to make the meal more cohesive
Fats can be incorporated into our meals by:
Using fats as a spread on sandwiches; putting butter on bread/rice/pasta; oil to cook meat and vegetables; putting olive oil on pasta; using whole-fat dairy such as cream cheese, yogurt, or milk; including nuts or nut-butters; using fat-containing sauces such as curry sauce, alfredo sauce, etc.
What is the main micronutrient present in dairy products and what does it do?
Calcium
Helps build strong bones and teeth
True or False: Intermittent fasting is good for the body because it gives the digestive system time to rest and we only need to eat once a day as long as we meet our energy needs.
False!
Our bodies need a steady amount of carbohydrates/protein/fat throughout the day with regular meals and snacks in order to establish and maintain our best gut function and provide our bodies with steady energy throughout the day.
What are the typical main ingredients in bread?
Flour, water, salt, yeast/sourdough/baking powder/soda
What is wrong with this plate?
Lucky charms cereal with milk (carbs), yogurt with peanut butter (protein), steamed broccoli (veggie).
The food items do not "go together." We should be plating food items that make sense for the meal.
Our body uses protein and fat for energy. This process is hard on our kidneys and takes away from our ability to use protein/fat for other things.
What are the two categories of vitamins?
BONUS: what is the difference between them?
Fat soluble and water soluble
Fat soluble: dissolves in fat, must be eaten with fat in order to be absorbed, extra fat-soluble vitamins are stored in the body
Water soluble: dissolve in water, extra water-soluble vitamins are lost in the urine
True or False: Frozen or canned fruits and vegetables are less nutritious than fresh.
False!
Frozen and canned fruits and veggies are picked at the peak of ripeness and are just as nutritious as fresh fruits and vegetables!
How can processed foods help with ED recovery?
Processed foods can help with ED recovery in many ways including being easy to purchase, pack, prepare and plate; easily digestible; very tasty and exciting addition to our meal plan; easy nutrition intake as many are fortified or enriched; many are fun foods or nostalgic foods that are beneficial for creating a healthy relationship with food.