Nutrition in Recovery
True or False?
A healthy diet rich in B vitamins, antioxidants, healthy fats and zinc may help decrease depression.
True
Does an orange contain sugar, added sugar, or no sugar?
Sugar
1 serving of a food has 200 calories.
How many calories do you consume if you eat 3 servings?
600 calories.
Name one reason weight gain is common in recovery.
Preference and cravings for sweet foods.
Medications that impair hunger and fullness signaling.
Added sugar increases calorie content without adding any essential nutrients.
True or False.
True.
1 serving of a food is 1/2 cup.
How many servings are in 1 cup?
2
What is one way to address cravings for sweet/sugary foods?
Eat whole foods such as fruit or smoothies, instead.
What is added sugar?
Sugar that has been added to a food during processing, or right before consumption.
X% DV or less of a nutrient is considered low.
X =?
5
True or false?
Unfortunately, a healthy diet cannot help to improve digestive issues such as constipation and bloating.
False.
A varied diet rich in whole foods can help heal the stomach lining, reduce constipation, and improve digestion in general.
What are the 2 sugar categories listed on a nutrition label?
Total sugars
Added Sugars
X% DV or more of a value is considered high.
X=?20
Why is cooking a helpful piece of recovery?
Home-cooked food tends to be more nutritious than food purchased away from home.
According to the Dietary Guidelines, what is the maximum number of grams of added sugar someone should consume who eats about 2000 calories a day?
50 grams
Name 3 nutrients we want to see as 5% DV or less on a nutrition label?
Sodium
Saturated Fat
Added sugar