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Nutrition and Health Promotion
Chapter 30
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Learning Objectives
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Define, spell, and pronounce the terms listed
in the vocabulary.
Apply critical thinking skills in performing
patient assessment and care.
Recognize the impact of cultural influences on
diet choices.
Analyze the relationship between poor diet and
lifestyle choices and the risk of developing
diet-related diseases.
Classify the types and functions of dietary
nutrients.
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Learning Objectives
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Describe the role of carbohydrates, fats, and
protein in the daily diet.
Explain the function of appropriate amounts
of vitamins, minerals, and water in the diet.
Apply Food Guide Pyramid guidelines to
patient dietary recommendations.
Implement nutritional assessment
techniques.
Compare patient BMI calculations with the
risk of diet-related disease development.
Compare the concepts of therapeutic
nutrition.
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Learning Objectives
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Interpret food labels and their application to
healthy diets.
Instruct patients according to their needs to
promote health maintenance and disease
prevention by demonstrating the nutritional
labeling of food products to a patient.
Summarize the causes of eating disorders
and obesity and their impact on patient
health.
Define the concepts of health promotion.
Describe the role of the medical assistant in
nutrition and health promotion.
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Health Promotion and
Disease Prevention
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Sound nutrition
Regular exercise
Avoidance of smoking and tobacco
Limited alcohol intake
Management of stress
Avoidance of environmental contaminants
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Health Problems Related to
Poor Nutrition
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Anemia
Cancers
Constipation
Type 2 diabetes
Hypercholesterolemia and atherosclerosis
Hypertension
Osteoporosis
Stroke
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Reasons for Food Choices
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Convenience
Cost
Emotional comfort
Routine
Positive experiences
Ethnic or regional influences
Health and weight
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Cultural Eating Patterns
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Asian diets
Latin American diets
Mediterranean diets
Mexican diets
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Cultural Eating Patterns
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Nutrition and Dietetics
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Nutrition refers to all the processes involved
in the intake and use of nutrients.
Nutrients
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carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals,
and water
Dietetics is the practical application of
nutritional science to individuals.
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Metabolism
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Process in which nutrients are used at the
cellular level
A combination of two processes
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Anabolism—building of smaller molecules into
larger compounds, e.g., amino acids combine to
form protein molecules
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Catabolism—breaking down of larger molecules,
e.g., complex glycogen broken down into glucose
molecules for energy
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Nutrients
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Nutrients
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essential nutrients
nonessential nutrients
Provide energy, protection, and insulation;
build and repair tissues; and regulate metabolic
processes
BMR—amount of energy used by a fasting,
resting individual to maintain vital functions
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Determined by the amount of oxygen used
Defined in units of heat energy—calories
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Carbohydrates
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CHO—chemical compound
Three groups:
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Simple sugars
Complex CHO
Dietary fiber
Carbohydrates provide a ready source of
energy.
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4 kcal/g
Digested CHO is glucose
Stored glucose is glycogen; excess amounts stored
as adipose tissue
Protein-sparing effect
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Dietary Fiber
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Roughage—indigestible
Maintains regularity
Water-soluble fiber
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Insoluble fiber
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Lowers blood cholesterol levels
Oat bran, fruits, vegetables
Helps prevent colon cancer and heart disease
Whole grains and beans
Refer to Table 30-1 for foods rich in fiber
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Making Healthy Grain Choices
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Bran – the tough fibrous covering of a grain
Enriched or fortified – government requires
thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate, and iron be added
to refined grain products
Refined or white – process removes the coarse
parts of the grain and bleached to create white
color
Stone ground flour – the process of grinding the
grain
Unbleached flour – similar to white flour in
nutritional value
Wheat flour or brown bread – made from wheat
that contains molasses to color the bread brown
Whole grain or whole wheat flour – entire grain
kernel is ground
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Recommendations for CHO Intake
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55% to 57% of the total calories consumed each day
Choose fiber-rich fruits, vegetables, and whole grains
Consume 15 g of fiber for every 1000 calories eaten
Limit simple sugars and starch snacks
2 cups of fruit and 2 1/2 cups of vegetables daily
Consume a variety of dark green, orange, and starchy
vegetables and legumes
3 servings of grains daily; at least half whole grains
3 cups of fat-free or low-fat milk or milk products each
day
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Dietary Fat
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Storage form of energy
Concentrated form of fuel = 9 kcal/g
Lipids provide essential fatty acids
Needed for absorption of fat-soluble vitamins
Gives food flavor
Creates feeling of satiety
When digested are metabolized into fatty
acids and glycerol
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Fatty acids can be either saturated or unsaturated
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Adipose Tissue
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Stored form of fat in the body.
Any excess calories that are not burned for
energy are converted into adipose tissue for
energy storage.
Supports and protects vital organs.
Helps regulate body temperature via insulation.
Plays important nervous system role.
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Protects nerve fibers
Relays nerve impulses
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Saturated Fats
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Contain all the hydrogen possible and therefore are
denser, heavier, and solid at room temperature
Examples
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dairy products, eggs, lard, meat, and hydrogenated
fats such as margarine
Fats in soft-type margarines are partially
hydrogenated and usually soft at room
temperatures.
Most saturated fats come from animal sources.
Trans fats—hydrogenated margarines
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Elevate serum lipid levels
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Unsaturated Fats
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Unsaturated fatty acids can take on more
hydrogen and therefore are less heavy and less
dense.
Fatty acids with one unfilled hydrogen bond are
called monounsaturated.
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Olives and olive oil, peanuts and peanut oil, canola oil,
pecans, and avocados
Polyunsaturated fats have two or more unfilled
hydrogen bonds, are found in plants, and are
usually liquid at room temperature.
 Safflower, corn, cottonseed, and soy oils
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Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids
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Antiinflammatory effects – improve the
immune response, protect blood vessels such
as the coronary arteries, and inhibit the
formation of blood clots
Sources – cold water fish including mackerel,
salmon, tuna, and trout; certain oils including
canola, flaxseed, soybean, wheat germ;
walnuts; soybean kernels; and soy beans
Recommendation – consume two servings of
fish weekly.
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Cholesterol
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Nonessential nutrient
Anabolized in the liver
Synthesized only in animal tissue so not found
in plant foods
Food sources – egg yolks, organ meats, all
animal sources of food contain cholesterol
Excess amounts form atherosclerotic plaques
on arterial walls
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Lipoprotein Categories
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Good fats, high-density lipoproteins (HDLs), carry free
cholesterol from body tissues and bloodstream to liver for
metabolism and excretion.
Bad fats, low-density lipoprotein (LDLs) and
very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDLs), carry fat and
cholesterol to tissues.
LDLs and VLDLs form atherosclerotic plaques on arterial
walls; result in heart disease, hypertension, and strokes.
Lipoprotein levels can be improved:
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Limit cholesterol and saturated fats, eat monounsaturated fats
Increase fiber intake
Exercise
Recommendations: LDL below 100 and HDL 60 or greater
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Total cholesterol <200
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Recommendations for Fat Intake
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Total fat intake 20–35% daily
No more than 10% from saturated and trans fats
Limit cholesterol to less than 300 mg/day
Lean cuts and smaller portions of meat; trim visible fat
Substitute poultry without skin and fish for red meat
Avoid adding fat to cooking process
Limit intake of organ meats and egg yolks
If cholesterol is elevated, limit eggs to two or three
per week
Low-fat or fat-free milk and milk products
Low-fat or fat-free products
Use canola or olive oils
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Antioxidants
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Our bodies protect us against toxins created
by oxidation through the use of antioxidant
vitamins C and E and beta carotene, but their
amounts are not always sufficient.
Antioxidants prevent cholesterol from
oxidizing and causing arterial damage.
Dietary sources of antioxidants:
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Broccoli
Oranges
Strawberries
Almonds
Almonds
Oatmeal
Soy beans
Sunflower seeds
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Protein
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Complex molecules composed of amino acids
Recommendations:
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45 g/day females; 55–60 g/day males
20 different amino acids, eight are essential
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Complete proteins—animal sources—contain all
eight essential amino acids
Incomplete proteins—vegetable sources—must be
combined to provide eight essential amino acids, for
example:
• Black beans and rice
• Peanut butter on whole wheat sandwich
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Protein Functions and Sources
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Build and repair body tissue
Aid in body's defense mechanisms against
disease
Regulate body secretions and fluids
Provide energy
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4 kcal/g
Food sources:
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Meat, fish, poultry
Eggs, dairy products, nuts
Legumes, soy, whole grains
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Recommendations for Protein Intake
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Maximum of 18% of daily calories
Consume about 6 oz of lean meat, poultry, or
fish each day.
1 ounce of meat equals one egg, 1/4 cup of
dry beans, 1 tablespoon of peanut butter,
1/2 cup of cooked beans, or 1/2 cup of tofu.
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Vegetarians
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Must combine foods that complement
incomplete proteins to get needed essential
amino acids
Lactoovovegetarians—eat vegetables, eggs,
dairy
Lactovegetarians—vegetables and dairy
Vegans—strict vegetarians; no animal
proteins
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Vitamins and Minerals
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Vitamins are essential for metabolic functions.
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Vitamins regulate the synthesis of body tissues, aid
in the metabolism of nutrients, prevent deficiency
diseases, play a vital role in disease prevention.
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Fat-soluble—A, D, E, K
Water-soluble—B complex and C
Table 30-3
Not regulated—look for USP symbol on label
Minerals help maintain water-electrolyte and
acid-base balances, regulate muscular action,
normal heart rhythm, blood clotting, and nervous
activities.
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Table 30-4
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Sodium, Blood Pressure, and the
DASH Diet
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Sodium >2400 mg (risk of developing hypertension)
How can you cut down on salt intake?
Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH)
diet
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4 to 5 servings of both fruits and vegetables
7 to 8 servings of whole grains
6 ounces or less of meat, fish, and poultry
4 to 5 servings per week of nuts, seeds, and dry beans
2 to 3 cups of milk
2 to 3 teaspoons of oils
5 tablespoons of added sugar per week
1500 to 2000 mg of sodium per day
Total fat should not exceed 22% of calories
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Water
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The body is approximately 80% water and can
survive longer without food than it can without
water.
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Water is part of almost every vital body process.
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Functions
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Helps maintain body temperature
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Medium for biochemical reactions
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Vehicle for transport of substances
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Lubricant for joints and mucous membranes
Recommendation: 8 glasses/day
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The Food Guide Pyramid
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Developed by the government as a visual
dietary guideline.
Illustrates how the proportions of each basic
food group contribute to a balanced diet.
Individualized to help consumers choose the
foods and amounts that are right for them.
Considers the individual’s age, sex, and
activity level.
Refer to Figure 30-1.
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Nutritional Status Assessment
A healthy diet is one that:
 Emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains,
and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products
 Includes lean meats, poultry, fish, beans,
eggs, and nuts
 Is low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol,
salt (sodium), and added sugars
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Eating Tips
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Make half your grains whole
Vary your veggies
Focus on fruit
Get your calcium-rich foods
Go lean with protein
Find your balance between food and physical
activity
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Assessment
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The assessment of nutritional status includes
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Patient age, height, weight
Overall health status
Recent changes in weight
Diet and exercise habits
Lifestyle habits
Culture and ethnic background
Skin turgor
Percentage of body fat
Body mass index (BMI)
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BMI
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Measurement of the ratio of height to weight
More accurate predictor of weight-related health
risks than traditional height/weight charts
Provides a good estimate of degree of body fat
Formula: weight in pounds × 705, then divide by
height in inches twice
Refer to nomogram Figure 30-3
Recommended ranges:
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19–25 healthy range
25–30 overweight
>30 obese
Mortality rates significantly higher at 25 and
above – Refer to Table 30-6
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Fat-Fold Measurement
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Body fat can be
measured using calipers
to measure fat folds
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Measure triceps,
subscapular region, and
suprailiac area
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Therapeutic Nutrition
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Patients with hypertension,
hypercholesterolemia, certain gastrointestinal
diseases, and diabetes mellitus types 1 and 2
all benefit from a therapeutically planned diet.
Consider the patient’s lifestyle, cultural
influences, and background to ensure
compliance with recommended dietary
changes.
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Modifying a Diet
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Consistency
Calorie level
Amounts of one or more nutrients
Degree of bulk or fiber
Spiciness
Levels of specific foods
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Diets
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Soft or Light—eliminate fiber; decrease strain on GI tract
Mechanical Soft—regular diet that is chopped, ground, or
pureed; after dental or oral surgery or patients with
dysphagia
Liquid—clear or full liquid; for diagnostic test preparation or
after surgery
Bland—restricts dietary irritants; decrease spices or
high-fiber foods, no fried food, no gas-forming vegetables;
GI disorders
Elimination—used to treat allergies; remove foods
suspected of causing allergy
High or Low Fiber—increase or decrease bulk
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Diabetic Diet
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Goal is to balance diet and exercise to maintain
consistent blood glucose levels and healthy
weight range.
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Traditionally based on exchange lists—foods
grouped according to similar caloric, CHO,
protein, and fat content. Refer to Table 30-7.
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New rating system—glycemic index—CHO rated
from slowest to fastest effects on blood glucose
levels.
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Eating CHO that takes longer to affect blood
glucose levels helps control hyperglycemic peaks.
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Heart Healthy Diet
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Monounsaturated or polyunsaturated fats and
oils
Low-fat or fat-free dairy products
Whole grain bread, cereal, pasta, etc.
Dark green leafy vegetables
Decreased sodium
Fresh or frozen fruits
Fish
Chicken and turkey
Limit eggs, red meat
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Cross-Cultural Tips for Reducing
Sodium and Fat
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Limit soy or teriyaki sauce amounts
Eat fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables
Bake or broil meats; limit beef products; remove
chicken skin before cooking; increase intake of
unprocessed fish
Cook with olive or canola oils
Limit servings of cured foods; avoid pickles or other
foods that are prepared in brine; limit condiments
Cook rice and pasta without added salt; avoid
instant versions
Do not add salt to food; use substitute spices
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Reading the Food Label
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Label front must show health claims
Serving size and number of servings per container
Total calories per serving and calories derived from
fat
Percent of daily required nutrients per serving
Total grams of fat, cholesterol, sodium, CHO, protein
Total CHO broken into dietary fiber and sugars
Recommended daily amounts for each nutrient
Ingredients listed in order of amount
Procedure 30-1
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Food Label Nutritional Claims
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Light – 1/3 fewer calories
Fresh or Raw – never frozen or preserved
Calorie-free – <5 calories/serving
Sugar-free – <0.5 g of sugar/serving
Sodium-free – <5 mg of sodium/serving
Fat-free – <0.5 g of fat/serving
Saturated fat-free – <2 g of saturated fat/
serving
High – provides >20% of recommended daily
consumption
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Food Label Nutritional Claims
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Lean – meat has <10.5 g of fat; <3.5 g
saturated fat
Extra lean – meat with <4.9 g of fat; <1.8 g
saturated fat
Low-sodium – <140 mg
Low-calorie – <40 calories
Low-fat – 3 g or less
Low saturated fat – 1 g or less of saturated fat
Low cholesterol – 20 mg or less of
cholesterol; 2 g or less saturated fat
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Sample Food Label
From U.S. Food and Drug
Administration: Accessed January 26,
2010 at: www.cfsan.fda.gov
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Food-Borne Diseases
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Escherichia coli, Salmonella, and
Campylobacter
Common signs and symptoms:
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nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, and/or diarrhea
Incubation period
Treatment:
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replacement of fluid and electrolytes; antidiarrheal
medications; drugs that coat the gastrointestinal
tract
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Food-Borne Diseases
When screening phone calls from patients with
gastrointestinal symptoms, these are some of the
items to consider:
 Presence of a fever of 38.6°C (101.5°F) and
above
 Diarrhea for more than 3 days
 Prolonged vomiting
 Blood in the stools
 Signs of dehydration: Decrease in urination, dry
mouth, vertigo
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Food Safety Guidelines
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Wash hands and preparation surfaces
frequently
Keep cold foods cold and hot foods hot
Refrigerate leftovers immediately after serving
Sanitize cutting boards used to cut raw meat
Cook meat well-done
Do not sample cookie dough
Clean kitchen surfaces with a sanitized cloth
Defrost food in refrigerator
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Food Contaminants
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FDA monitors the presence of contaminants in the food
chain and issues warnings as needed
Mercury is the most common heavy metal found in
food – primarily fish
Other environmental contaminants – cadmium, lead,
PCBs
Toxic mercury levels can poison the nervous system,
especially that of the developing fetus
Pregnant and childbearing women, nursing mothers,
and young children should not eat any fish that are
known to have high mercury levels.
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King mackerel, swordfish, shark, and any freshwater fish from
lakes or rivers contaminated with mercury
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Eating Disorders: Anorexia Nervosa
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Self-induced starvation
Typically affects female adolescents
Patients are extremely sensitive to failure and
criticism
Use not eating as a way of controlling their feelings
Fear becoming grossly overweight if they allow
themselves to eat
Suffer from extreme malnourishment
May require IV or NG feedings
Require psychotherapy to help form positive
self-image
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Bulimia
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More common than anorexia.
Characterized by cycles of binging and purging.
Usually begins in adolescence from failed dieting.
Individual associates self-worth with being thin.
Some form of stress upsets the individual, who
then turns to food for consolation.
Binge period can be as high as 20,000 calories
followed by vomiting, laxatives, enemas, excessive
exercise, food abstinence.
Patient has normal to above-average weight.
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Obesity
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60% of the American population.
Every year approximately 300,000 adults in the
United States die of causes related to obesity.
Approaches:
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Detailed nutrition and physical activity history
Teach patient how to calculate BMI and associated health
risks
Set weight loss goal of 10% over 6 months to 1 year
Refer to a registered dietitian for in-depth diet counseling
Eat a low-fat diet high in complex CHO
Learn how to read food labels
Eat breakfast every day
Be physically active 60 to 90 min/day
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Health Promotion
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Considers general wellness, adequate
nutrition, environmental health and safety,
health education needs, and disease
prevention
Components include:
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Exercise
Stress management—control fight or flight
Health screening—TB test; PAP smear; PSA level;
hemoccult, colonoscopy, mammogram after 40,
urinalysis, cholesterol, chest x-ray examination,
ECG
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Patient Education
When talking to patients about a diet, the medical
assistant may find the following helpful:
 Use charts and diagrams to illustrate diets.
 Consider the patient’s dietary likes and dislikes.
 Remember that ethnic and cultural foods are
important.
 Encourage the patient to play an active role in
the learning process.
 Suggest local support groups that can help in
diet maintenance.
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