Transcript 2 - ANFP

IDENTIFY NUTRITION
CONCEPTS
Corresponds with
LEARNING PLAN 2
OBJECTIVES
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Discuss the importance of good nutrition
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Select types of carbohydrate
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Select types of lipids
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Explore health effects of protein
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Distinguish between vitamins and minerals
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Identify the role of water as a nutrient
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Define phytochemicals and functional foods
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OBJECTIVES (continued)
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Select the best food sources of specific vitamins and
minerals
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Calculate daily fluid requirement
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Differentiate between different food guides
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Analyze own intake for the leader nutrients
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans
2010
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Government mandate to
update every five years
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Addresses our number one
public health problem –
Obesity
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Addresses a non-food but
essential factor – Activity
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Key Recommendations
 Balance
Calories
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Enjoy your food, but eat less.
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Avoid oversized portions.
 Foods
to Increase
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Make half your plate fruits and vegetables.
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Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk.
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Make at least half your grains whole grains.
 Foods
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to Reduce
Compare sodium in foods like soup, bread, and frozen meals –
and choose the foods with lower numbers.
Drink water instead of sugary drinks.
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2010 Dietary Guidelines
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The Dietary Guidelines provide authoritative advice for
people 2 years and older about how proper dietary habits
can promote health and reduce risk for major chronic
diseases.
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http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/dietaryguidelines.htm
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Review the Executive Summary of the 2010 Dietary
Guidelines for Americans for detailed information:
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http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/Publications/DietaryGuidelines/
2010/PolicyDoc/ExecSumm.pdf
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MyPlate
www.choosemyplate.gov
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2011 MyPlate
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Introduced along with updating of USDA food patterns
supporting the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
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Different shape to help grab consumers’ attention with
a new visual cue
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Icon that serves as a reminder for healthy eating, not
intended to provide specific messages
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Visual is linked to food and is a familiar mealtime
symbol in consumers’ minds, as identified through
testing
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“My” continues the personalization approach from
MyPyramid
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‘Choose MyPlate’ Tips
(Each topic has 10 tips to promote healthy choices)
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Choose MyPlate
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Add More Vegetables to Your Day
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Focus on Fruits
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Make Half Your Grains Whole
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Got Your Dairy Today?
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With Protein Foods, Variety Is Key
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Build a Healthy Meal
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More Tips. . .
http://www.choosemyplate.gov/tipsresources/tentips.html
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Healthy Eating for Vegetarians
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Smart Shopping for Veggies and Fruits
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Liven up Your Meals With Vegetables and Fruits
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Kid-Friendly Veggies and Fruits
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Be a Healthy Role Model for Children
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Cut Back on Your Kid's Sweet Treats
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Salt and Sodium
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SoFAS
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2010 Dietary Guidelines offer specific advice on
reducing calories from
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Solid Fats
SoFAS
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Added Sugars
See Figure 2.7 for examples
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USDA Food Pattern
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Food pattern used to plan menus for school
foodservice, correctional facilities and healthcare
facilities.
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www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/menu/menu_planning.doc
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Healthy People 2020
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National objectives for promoting health and
preventing disease.
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38 categories of objectives
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www.healthypeople.gov
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Carbohydrate
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60% of daily calories
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50% coming from complex carbohydrates: starch and
fiber
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Fiber guideline is 20 – 35 grams daily
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Use sugars only in moderation
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Be prepared to help clients choose carbohydrates wisely
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Fats
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No more than 30% of daily calories
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< 10% of total calories as saturated fats
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Avoid trans-fats
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Cholesterol intake is < 300 mg. daily
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Increase omega-3 fatty acids, specifically by
increasing your intake of fish
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Select lean cuts of meat
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Prepare meats other than by frying
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Protein
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Provides energy and essential amino acids
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0.8 g. of protein / kg. of body weight
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High quality proteins come from animal sources
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No benefit from eating additional protein
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Can add excessive fat and calories
Vegetarians should consume complimentary protein
sources to ensure intake of essential amino acids
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Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)
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Four types of reference values:
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Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) – setting a
benchmark for baseline nutrient requirements
Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) – amount of a
nutrient adequate to meet nutrient needs of healthy
persons.
Adequate Intake (AI) – a scientific judgment about the
adequacy of a nutrient when research is lacking
Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) – maximum level of a
daily nutrient intake unlikely to pose risks of adverse health
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Fluids
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Water is an essential nutrient
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Lose approximately 10 cups per day
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8-10 8 oz. glasses of water per day often recommended
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Approximately 20% of our water intake comes from
fluids in our foods
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Food or Supplements
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Real food is always preferred
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Room for utilizing supplements when warranted
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Supplementation of certain nutrients is common
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Iron
Calcium
Vitamin D
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Supplements are not ‘Replacements’
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Be certain the guidance you use is based on science
and research – not popular media
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Phytochemicals and
Functional Foods
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New frontier of exciting nutrition research and
information
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Antioxidants
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Related to overall health benefits when consumed in
antioxidant rich foods
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Less conclusive indication of health benefits when
utilizing an antioxidant rich supplement.
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Skill Development
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Calcium is a nutrient that is commonly deficient.
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List at least five foods that are good or excellent sources of
calcium
Iron is also a nutrient that is commonly deficient.
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List at least five foods that are good or excellent sources of
iron
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