3. HEALTH CARE ROLE MODELS CONT’D
Everyone who works in health care impacts
the outcome of the patient’s overall
experience.
In order to better care for our patients we
must first take care of our own health.
It is important to support one another to
make healthier lifestyle choices.
4. DO AS I DO!!!!!!
Our patients expect
for us to lead by
example.
Making healthy
lifestyle changes is
not easy and our
patients do not
have to do it alone!!
5. BENEFITS OF FRUITS AND
VEGETABLES
Consuming fruits and vegetables decreases
the risk for heart disease, obesity, certain
types of cancers, and type 2 diabetes.
Eating fruits and vegetables that are high in
potassium can potentially lower blood
pressure.
Fruits and vegetables are lower calorie
items that can help individuals follow a
healthy diet.
6. NUTRIENTS IN FRUITS AND
VEGETABLES
Most fruits and
vegetables contain
amounts of potassium,
vitamin C, fiber, and
folate.
Many fruits and most
vegetables are low in
calories, fat, and
contain zero
cholesterol.
7. STARCHY VS. NON-STARCHY
VEGETABLES
Contain higher
amounts of
carbohydrate and
calories.
Examples include:
corn, sweet peas,
plantains, and
potatoes.
Are low in calories
and typically high in
fiber and various
nutrients.
Examples include:
cucumbers, carrots,
cauliflower,
asparagus, and
mushrooms.
8. SERVINGS OF FRUITS AND
VEGETABLES
WOMEN MEN
Fruits- 1 ½ cups
Vegetables- 2 ½ cups
Fruits- 2 cups
Vegetables- 3 cups
9. HOW TO INCREASE FRUIT AND
VEGETABLE INTAKE
Purchase fruits and vegetables when they are in
season. (The prices are decreased depending on
the time of the year)
Include frozen fruits and vegetables which are easy
to cook and are easily stored.
Incorporate vegetables into sauces and meat
mixtures such as meatloaf.
Add fruits into morning smoothies to add additional
sweetness without the added calories.
10. THINGS TO REMEMBER
In order to improve patient compliance with lifestyle
plans we all must act as healthcare role models.
Fruits and vegetables contain various nutrients that
contain health benefits such as decreased risk of
chronic illnesses.
Adding fruits and vegetables into daily intake
should not be time consuming or difficult.
Support systems at work can help to achieve long
term lifestyle changes.
