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This is the introduction of Food and Nutriton also Diet.
Defintion of Diet, Food , Nutriotion. Types of Diet, Difference of Diet & Nutrition, Difference of Dietician & Nutritionist, Food groups, Plate method, Purpose of Diet, Example of diet, role of dietician and role of nutritionist, balanced diet, how to achieve a balanced diet, importance of balanced diet.
HEALTHY EATING What can I eat?
Diabetes education classes can assist people with diabetes in gaining knowledge about the effect of food on blood glucose, sources of carbohydrates and fat, appropriate meal planning and resources to assist in making food choices. Skills taught include reading labels, planning and preparing meals, measuring foods for portion control, fat control and carbohydrate counting. Barriers, such as environmental triggers and emotional, financial, and cultural factors, are also addressed.
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This powerpoint provides "Choose My Plate" informative slides and student activities. Note- The information in this lesson will require multiple days to cover. Please review the materials in advance and decide which activities you would like to include. Computer lab or cart access is required for many of the projects and activities.
How to Maintain Weight Loss incorporates myself into your day-by-day activities and shows you just how to maintain the weight that you want. It clearly and
This is the introduction of Food and Nutriton also Diet.
Defintion of Diet, Food , Nutriotion. Types of Diet, Difference of Diet & Nutrition, Difference of Dietician & Nutritionist, Food groups, Plate method, Purpose of Diet, Example of diet, role of dietician and role of nutritionist, balanced diet, how to achieve a balanced diet, importance of balanced diet.
HEALTHY EATING What can I eat?
Diabetes education classes can assist people with diabetes in gaining knowledge about the effect of food on blood glucose, sources of carbohydrates and fat, appropriate meal planning and resources to assist in making food choices. Skills taught include reading labels, planning and preparing meals, measuring foods for portion control, fat control and carbohydrate counting. Barriers, such as environmental triggers and emotional, financial, and cultural factors, are also addressed.
You Can Do This! is part of a series of workshops conducted by Health Coach, Camille LoParrino, at Our Town Rocks, Dundee, NY to guide participants in what they can eat, how much they can eat, and how many times a day they can eat.
This is a powerpoint made for high school students dispelling popular food myths, and then offers some more information about the myth, and the truth behind it. Each slide has speakers notes and sources.
Working woman has to do multi tasking. increased demands, responsibility etc may lead to imbalanced diet. Paying attention to diet helps in leading healthy life.
When our body does not have important nutrients that it needs the body cannot metabolize foods properly. Drinking smoothies is a great way to pack tons of nutrients into one drink. A smoothie a day helps keep the doctor away! Find out all about smoothies in this presentation and how you can make them part of your daily diet.
This powerpoint provides "Choose My Plate" informative slides and student activities. Note- The information in this lesson will require multiple days to cover. Please review the materials in advance and decide which activities you would like to include. Computer lab or cart access is required for many of the projects and activities.
"Diabetes is not a life sentence to a rigid meal plan that deprives you of all the foods you love...The concept of a 'diabetes diet' is mostl myth. The best diet for aperson with diaetes is the same healthy diet that's best for everyone." dLife
2. INTRODUCTION
Name the food that you believe is healthy and
tastes good.
Mention a behavior or habit that you practice even
though you know its unhealthy.
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4. CARBOHYDRATES
The prime energy source
4 calories per gram or 120 calories per ounce
Food rich in this contain fiber; source of various
vitamins/minerals
Not eating enough carbohydrates?
Excess carbohydrate consumption?
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6. PROTEIN
Muscle building and maintenance, promotes
healing of wounds, body cell and tissue
regeneration, production of enzymes and
hormones.
4 calories per gram or 120 calories per ounce
Foods high in protein are high in vitamin A, calcium,
iron and zinc
Inadequate amounts consumed?
Excess amounts consumed?
7. FATS
Carries the fat soluble vitamins (A,D,E,K), promotes
satiety, maintains cell membranes, maintains
lubrication of skin and hair, protects our internal
organs, a concentrated source of energy.
9 calories per gram or 270 calories per ounce
Categorized as: saturated fats, polyunsaturated
fats, and monounsaturated fats.
How can fats lead to diseases?
8. FIBERS
Insoluble fibers: helps our digestive system,
promotes a feeling of fullness, and helps with
constipation and digestive problems.
Found in: whole grains, seeds, skin of vegetables
and fruits.
Soluble fibers: help lower blood cholesterol levels
and control blood sugar levels.
Found in: beans, peas, lentils, oats, apples,
squash, and carrots.
25-35 grams a day
12. HELP ME MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE !
Control the subjective norm
Plan your meals before grocery shopping
Moderation is important
Don’t leave yourself starving for long hours
Read the nutrition label
Keep a food log
Watch the portion size
Be creative in the kitchen
Beware of prices and advertisements
Re-educate the taste buds ?
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20. WHY DO I NEED TO BE ACTIVE ?
The relation between physical activity and health
Lower risk for early death
Improve cardiovascular health
Positive effect on blood pressure
Reduced risk of cancer
Lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes
Weight control
Promotion of optimal bone density
Enhanced physical well-being
Enhanced immune system
Reduced risk of falls
