Miscellaneous
It is recommended you eat this many meals each day
3-4
True or false: Carbohydrates provide energy for every organ system of the body?
True, your body needs carbs for energy! Additionally, carbs are the preferred fuel source for your brain and red blood cells.
It is recommended you eat this many snacks per day
1-3
We need dietary fats. Without them, we cannot absorb, utilize, and/or store this type of vitamin.
Fat soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K)
The detoxification burden on the liver from substance use disorder drives nutritional deficiencies including:
Choline, glutathione, flavonoids, amino acids, vitamin C, Magnesium, Selenium, Vitamin E, and the following B vitamins: Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Pyridoxine, Biotin, Folate, Cyanocobalamin
One way to think about eating for nutritional balance means getting all of the _________ and/or _________.
Macronutrients (protein, fat, and carbohydrates) and/or food groups
Complete the words: Proteins are needed to b_ _ _ _,
r_ _ _ _ _, and m_ _ _ _ _ _ _ all of our cells and organs.
build, repair, maintain!
Be sure to emphasize/incorporate these (4) foods/food groups to replete SUD-related nutrient deficiencies.
fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds, and meats
Eating with variety ensure you meet all your __________ needs
Micronutrient
Simple carbohydrate: sugar, potatoes, white rice, white bread, pasta, anything made with white flour as the predominant ingredient
Complex carbohydrate: fruits and vegetables, whole grains like oats, brown rice, whole wheat bread or pasta, anything made with whole wheat flour as the predominant ingredient, sweet potatoes