2.  Sheryl Heichel

3.  Keeps ones body working properly  Many health problems result from diet  Different populations have differing nutritional needs.

4.  Watching your portion sizes  Increasing consumption of fruits and vegetables.  Eating whole grains.  Practicing moderation.  Engaging in an active lifestyle.

5.  Any population requiring specific nutritional needs.  Examples include (groups of a population): o Women o Vegetarians o Athletes o Younger/older populations  Examples include (chronic health conditions): o Diabetes o Heart disease o Hypertension

6.  Nutritional assessment  Nutritional diagnosis  Nutritional intervention  Nutritional monitoring and evaluation

7.  An on-going and dynamic process.  Collecting and interpreting nutritional data. o Tools o Assessment components o Determination for care

8.  Identification of a nutritional need.  Sources and tools for diagnosis: o Reference lists  Diagnosis components: o Alterations. o Etiology. o Signs and symptoms.

9.  Purposefully planned actions with nutrition.  Components of intervention: o Prioritize needs o Write prescription o Collaborate/communicate o Modify plan as needed o Follow up

10.  Identifies the amount of progress made.  Tools o Self-monitoring o Surveys o Mail/telephone follow up  Components o Monitor progress o Measure outcomes o Evaluate outcomes

11. Where do you start?

12.  Nutrients needed in larger quantities. o Carbohydrates o Protein o Fat  Recommendations

13.  Nutrients needed in smaller quantities. o Trace minerals o Organic acids o Vitamins  Recommendations

14.  Fat is not the enemy.  Nutrition is important for bone health: o Calcium o Magnesium o Vitamin D  Women must pay special attention when: o Pregnant o Breastfeeding o Menstruating

15.  A healthy diet is the best prevention for heart disease.  American Heart Association Recommendations: o Reduce saturated fats o Limit sodium to 1,500mg or less o Eat 300mg or less of cholesterol o Alcohol in moderation o Watch portion sizes

16.  Good nutrition is important for controlling blood sugar levels.  Recommendations: o Follow general guidelines o Eat at a steady schedule o Be physically active  Target blood sugar levels: o Before meals o After meals o Before working out o After working out

17.  A vegetarian diet must be well-planned.  Recommendations/special concerns: o Iron, Calcium, B12, Vitamin D, Omega-3, Zinc. o Complementary proteins o Bioavailability of nutrients o Animal substitutes

18.  Good nutrition is critical for growth.  Teach kids about nutrition and cooking.  Recommendations: o Have family meals o Get kids involved o Have healthy snack available o Limit caloric beverages o Introduce new foods

19.  Good nutrition is critical for growth.  Teach kids about nutrition and cooking.  Recommendations: o Have family meals o Get kids involved o Have healthy snack available o Limit caloric beverages o Introduce new foods

20.  A good diet reduces seniors’ risks for diseases.  Recommendations: o Variety o Moderation o Balance o Low fat o Low Cholesterol o Low sodium

21.  Good nutrition is important for peak performance.  Recommendations: o Endurance athletes reliant on carbohydrate o Timing of meals o Fat necessary for long term energy o Increased need for protein o Water is critical

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