Macronutrients
“Required for growth, normal pregnancy, maintenance of lean muscle mass and vital organs, and wound healing… — also known as the reason eggs keep getting more expensive!
What is protein?
Uses weight-to-height ratios
What is BMI?
Double your points by explaining why A “normal” BMI doesn’t guarantee good health.
Move more, Choose foods wisely, Avoid empty calories, Pay attention to serving sizes, Take steps to a healthier weight, Know nutrition facts to inform food purchases
What information could you give about achieving and maintaining a healthy body weight?
This is the primary source of energy for the body.
What are carbohydrates
Too much of---------in the body leads to...
High blood pressure, Risk for stroke,Heart disease, Kidney disease, Osteoporosis, Stomach cancer
What is Sodium (Na)?
Central (abdominal) fat is more harmful than fat stored in hips/thighs.
What is PEAR and Body shapes?
Double your points by explaining by apple shape is more harmful than pear shape
Iron, vitamin D, and calcium are often lacking.
What are common nutritional deficiencies in toddlers and preschoolers?
Double your point: what can be done to help with the nutritional deficiency?
•Oatmeal, Brown rice, Popcorn, legumes, vegetables, flexseeds, corn, peas, milk,
What are the examples of carbohydrates?
Deficiency of Vitamin B12, vitamin D, calcium, fibre, and protein.
Double the points by explaining the causes for this to happen
What are the common nutritional gaps for older persons?
Begin at 6 months, starting with iron-rich foods like pureed meats or fortified cereals. Gradually introduce fruits, vegetables, grains, and dairy. Avoid added sugars, salt, and choking hazards.
When should a family start giving solid food to an infant?
Assess aspiration risk (swallowing assessment by SLP), Patient sits as upright as possible, Head tilted forward, No lying down or reclining, Glasses on, hearing aids in, dentures in and Protect clothing and bedding if necessary
How can I assist with feeding before it starts?
Trans must be avoided, saturated in small portions, and unsaturated are the best choice… In other words, your heart says olive oil, not donut glaze!”
This vitamin promotes Protection from certain diseases (rickets/cancer) and plays a potential role in Multiple Sclerosis
What is vitamin D?
Vitamin D is necessary to assist in the absorption of this mineral. Osteoporosis = brittle bones, which is Common in older age (women)
What is Calcium?
Low-sodium
Carbohydrate-controlled
Renal diets
Soft or pureed diets
What are therapeutic diets?
Double your points by explaining why they are used. Choose one to explain it better.
Examples are:
Clear fluid – water broth, coffee, tea, carbonated beverages, clear fruit juices, gelatin, popsicles
Full fluids – smooth-textured dairy products, custards, refined cooked cereals, vegetable juice, all fruit juices
What are "liquid modification" types of therapeutic diets?
Provide 6 examples of high salt foods
Delicatessen meats (ham, salami, prosciutto, etc.)
Breakfast cereals (e.g. Special K, Corn Flakes, Coco Pops)
Tomato sauce
Soy sauce and Asian stir fry sauces
Vegetable or meat stocks
Canned vegetables and legumes
Pasta sauce
Bread
•Baked goods (muffins, cake, doughnuts, etc.)
•Soup
•Veggie burger patties
•Cheese (feta, halloumi, processed cheeses, etc.)
•Vegetable juice
•Frozen meals
•Wraps and bagels
•Instant noodles
Folate needs this vitamin to convert itself into Folic Acid.
What is vitamin C
Low sodium and high potassium can help reduce the risk of high blood pressure. // Adequate calcium + vitamin D = potential reduction in the risk of osteoporosis. //Low saturated fat + low trans fat intake = potential reduction in risk of heart disease. // Rich vegetable + fruit consumption = potential reduction in the risk of some types of cancer.
How can I maintain good health through my diet?
Diabetic, No added sugar, No added salt, Substitution Mrs. Dash, Low fat (heart healthy), High fibre, Renal diet, Low sodium, Low protein
What are the "nutrient modification" types of therapeutic diets?
•Keep patient upright for 30 minutes, •Check for “pocketing” of food in cheeks, •Note and document intake of liquids and solids,•Identify preferred food vs not preferred, •Note and document any difficulties with swallowing, •Perform oral hygiene
How can I/you assist with feeding after it ends?