y Importance of diet assessment ◆ To track Population intake(epidemiology) Individual intake(diet counseling)
6 Importance of diet assessment To track: – Population intake (epidemiology) – Individual intake (diet counseling)
Importance of nutrition counselin g 9 A clinicians advice on nutrition is of great importance in helping patients to modify dietary practices o Short and useful recommendations can be as simple as Do not crash diet Eat real foods Watch your portion size Eat break fast 7
7 Importance of nutrition counseling A clinician’s advice on nutrition is of great importance in helping patients to modify dietary practices. Short and useful recommendations can be as simple as: – Do not crash diet – Eat real foods – Watch your portion size – Eat breakfast
i Nutrition counseling Adopting a healthy diet can be simple but is not always easy o Patients become discouraged when they attempt to change too many eating habits at once ◆ Advocate small steps
8 Nutrition counseling Adopting a healthy diet can be simple but is not always easy. Patients become discouraged when they attempt to change too many eating habits at once. Advocate small steps
y Primary screening question Tell me about your typical diet? How many servings of fruits and vegetables do you eat in a typical day? Do you typically try to avoid fatty foods? It is difficult to ask a single question that identifies the patients need Those that most affect the patients future health are total calories, fat and fruits and vegetables
9 Primary screening question – Tell me about your typical diet? – How many servings of fruits and vegetables do you eat in a typical day? – Do you typically try to avoid fatty foods? It is difficult to ask a single question that identifies the patients need Those that most affect the patient’s future health are total calories, fat, and fruits and vegetables
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10 Behavioral steps for a healthy diet Food preparation Meal time Snacking at home Emotional snacking Preplan your meals Learn to cook the caloric-reduced way Include low-calorie foods at each meal Shop when your control in highest and have a list Preload your stomach with liquids and drink ample liquids during meals Use smaller plates,bowls,glasses,and serving spoons Do not keep serving dishes on the table Stop eating for a minute during the meal Leave a little food on your plate(doggy bag) Keep tempting foods out of the house Eat three healthy meals a day Brush your teeth after every meal and use mouthwash Preplan snacks into your eating plan Try sugar-free gum,hard candy,diet soda, or fruit when craving sweets Exercise every day Ask family and friends not to offer you snacks Talk to yourself Use relaxation exercises Take a warm bubbble bath Listen to relaxing music Get out of the house