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

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Slide 2 Sheryl Heichel Slide 3 Keeps ones body working properly Many health problems result from diet Different populations have differing nutritional needs. Slide 4 Watching your portion sizes Increasing consumption of fruits and vegetables. Eating whole grains. Practicing moderation. Engaging in an active lifestyle. Slide 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 Slide 6 Nutritional assessment Nutritional diagnosis Nutritional intervention Nutritional monitoring and evaluation Slide 7 An on-going and dynamic process. Collecting and interpreting nutritional data. o Tools o Assessment components o Determination for care Slide 8 Identification of a nutritional need. Sources and tools for diagnosis: o Reference lists Diagnosis components: o Alterations. o Etiology. o Signs and symptoms. Slide 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 Slide 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 Slide 11 Where do you start? Slide 12 Nutrients needed in larger quantities. o Carbohydrates o Protein o Fat Recommendations Slide 13 Nutrients needed in smaller quantities. o Trace minerals o Organic acids o Vitamins Recommendations Slide 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 Slide 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 Slide 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 Slide 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 Slide 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 Slide 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 Slide 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 Slide 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 Slide 22 file://rowanads.rowan.edu/home/heiche45/Downloads/NC P_Part_I(1).pdf file://rowanads.rowan.edu/home/heiche45/Downloads/NC P_Part_I(1).pdf http://www.oregon.gov/dhs/apd-dd- training/EQC%20Training%20Documents/Nutrition%20and %20Special%20Needs.pdf http://www.oregon.gov/dhs/apd-dd- training/EQC%20Training%20Documents/Nutrition%20and %20Special%20Needs.pdf http://medicalcenter.osu.edu/heart/prevention/pages/nutr ition-and-heart-disease.aspx http://medicalcenter.osu.edu/heart/prevention/pages/nutr ition-and-heart-disease.aspx http://www.helpguide.org/life/healthy_eating_children_tee ns.htm http://www.helpguide.org/life/healthy_eating_children_tee ns.htm