Ch 20: Helping Clients Navigate The Real World Flashcards
Some situations that can be challenging when it comes to making healthy food choices include the following:
Navigating the grocery store
Dining out
Holidays, parties, and social events
Food/meal preparation
Travel
Snacking
One of the most important strategies to practice:
Plan and prepare ahead of time
Planning ahead:
Creating a shopping list prior to a grocery trip, selecting recipes for the week ahead, or looking at a restaurant menu ahead of time, can help individuals maintain some control over their food choices
Plan-Ahead Strategies for Healthy Eating in Various Scenarios: Grocery Shopping
Select recipes/meals and foods in advance.
Write a grocery list.
Avoid shopping at busy times.
Avoid shopping when hungry.
Plan-Ahead Strategies for Healthy Eating in Various Scenarios: Dining Out
Look at the menu ahead of time.
Call in advance to request accommodations.
Request substitutions or alternates at the restaurant.
Have an idea of what to order ahead of time.
Plan-Ahead Strategies for Healthy Eating in Various Scenarios: Parties/Holiday Events
Let the host know in advance of any dietary restrictions.
Offer to bring a healthy dish.
Have a light snack prior to the event.
Set a drink limit ahead of time.
Plan-Ahead Strategies for Healthy Eating in Various Scenarios: Travel
Pack heathy, non-perishable snacks for the journey.
Research some restaurants at the destination ahead of time.
Write out a list of healthy meals to stick to at restaurants.
Look up one or two local grocery stores at your destination.
Write a list of healthy foods to obtain at the local store and stock up on arrival.
Plan-Ahead Strategies for Healthy Eating in Various Scenarios: In between Meal Snacks
Write out a list of healthy snacks to stick to: both sweet and savory.
Prepare and pack snacks ahead of time for the week.
Keep a healthy snack (non-perishable) at your desk or in your bag for hunger emergencies.
Grocery Shopping Factors
Time constraints, hunger signals, and the grocery store’s placement of products on shelves and point-of-display areas can influence consumer purchasing decisions
Two important strategies in navigating a grocery store and making healthy food choices:
Recognizing and avoiding common pitfalls
Planning ahead
(making a shopping list and scheduling a day and time to make the trip)
A two-step process that may be helpful for individuals who like to use recipes and/or plan specific meals for the week ahead of time
Organize a grocery list is by recipe and then by food category
-With this approach, individuals may select two or three recipes for the week ahead and note the specific ingredients required for each. These ingredients are then grouped together in one list that is organized by food categories (as in the Sample Grocery List Template). Listing similar items together in specific food categories such as produce, dairy, seafood, etc. can help streamline the shopping experience and make it more efficient.
Some questions that consumers may wish to consider when reviewing a packaged product:
What does the ingredients list look like?
What is the first ingredient in the list? (Remember that ingredients are listed in decreasing order of prevalence on products.)
What is the nutritional value of the ingredients?
What is the product serving size and how many calories does it provide per serving?
How many grams of total fat, saturated fat, carbohydrates, fiber, added sugar, and protein does it provide per serving?
Is this product high or low in added sugar and sodium?
Is this a product that is in line with my health and fitness goals?
Two main considerations for dining out:
The frequency of dining out and the dining occasion
When Possible, Look at the Menu Ahead of Time
.Reviewing the menu in advance can allow an individual to plan ahead and select a few options that fit within their nutrition plan. This can help them to avoid the pressure of having to make a quick decision at the restaurant and reduce the risk of being influenced by the choices of others at the table
a light protein and fiber-based snack (such as some sliced low-sodium deli meat with vegetables or tuna on whole grain crackers) may help to stave off excess hunger prior to dinner.
Lowest in calories and added fats are generally dishes that are
Poached, steamed, roasted, or broiled (without added fats)
Food is sautéed first and then cooked at a lower temperature in liquid.
Braised
Food is cooked by exposing it to a source of radiant heat at a high temperature (higher than for roasting). The heat source may be a grill, oven with a broiler feature, or live coals. The heat source is typically above the food, though not always, and the food is turned during cooking.
Broiled
Food is cooked using convection heat in an oven. It may be precooked and finished in the oven or prepared entirely in the oven. Food may be baked dry or in a liquid/casserole and may or may not include a sauce.
Baked
Food is coated in batter and then deep-fried at a high temperature.
Battered
The food has been prepared by simmering or poaching it in milk or a cream-based liquid.
The food has been prepared by simmering or poaching it in milk or a cream-based liquid.
Typically refers to food that has been fried – It may or may not be coated in a batter. Some crispy foods may be baked rather than fried but this may not always be stated.
Crispy
Food is deep-fried in oil.
Fried
Food has been cooked using dry, radiant heat directly applied to the surface of the food (e.g., on a grill pan or on a grill over coals). Fat may be added to the food during the process.
Grilled
Food is baked dry or roasted in the oven.
Oven-Baked/Roasted
Food has been fried in a small amount of oil or other fat in a pan.
Pan-Fried
Food has been cooked in liquid (either water or wine) at a lower temperature than used for simmering and with no added fat.
Poached
Food is cooked at high heat in a small amount of fat in a shallow pan.
Sautéed
Food has been cooked in hot liquid at a temperature below the boiling point of water.
Simmered
Food (usually meat) has been cooked by exposing it to smoke from a burning or smoldering substance (usually wood).
Smoked
Food (usually meat) is browned on the stove and then cooked at low heat covered in gravy in a covered pan
Smothered
Food has been cooked in steam, possibly in a small amount of water, with no added fat.
Steamed