Chapter 7 Flashcards
changes made during food preparation, processing, and consumption to increase the bioavailability of micronutrients—and reduce micronutrient deficiencies—in food at the commercial or individual/household level
Dietary modifications
Give an example of dietary modification
Simultaneous consumption of iron-rich foods with ascorbic acid (Vitamin C)
decreased consumption of coffee and tea when eating meals containing iron-rich foods
the use of diet ( food and drink) not only in the care of the sick, but also
in the prevention of disease & the maintenance of the health.
Diet Therapy
OBJECTIVES OF DIET THERAPY
To maintain a good nutritional status.
To correct nutrition deficiencies
To afford rest to the whole body or to specific organs affected by the disease
To adjust the food intake to the body’s ability to metabolize the nutrients during the disease.
To bring about the changes in the body weight whenever necessary.
Types of Diet Therapy
General Diet
Diets modified in consistency
Diets modified in composition
sometimes called normal diets is the most frequently used of all diets.
General Diet
defined as one which consist of any and all food eaten by the person in health. It is planned keeping the basic food groups in mind so that optimum amounts of all nutrients provided.
Normal Diet
Since the patient is hospitalized or at bed rest, a reduction of ________ in energy intake should be made.
10%
sometimes called the “house diet” consists of normal foods similar to home.
Regular Diet
healthy meal plan that includes a variety of healthy foods from all the food groups. Follow this meal plan if you do not have any health conditions that require a special diet. A healthy meal plan is low in unhealthy fats, salt, and added sugar. It may decrease your risk of heart disease, osteoporosis (brittle bones), and some types of cancer.
Regular Diet
Its purpose is to provide a well-balanced diet and ensure that individuals who do not require dietary modifications receive adequate nutrition.
Regular Diet
a model for planning healthy meals. It shows the types and amounts of foods that should go on your plate. Fruits and vegetables make up about half of your plate, and grains and protein make up the other half. A serving of dairy is also included
My Plate
consists of a group of substances that is made of carbohydrates and dissolves in water. Examples of foods that contain soluble fiber include fruits, oats, barley, and legumes (peas and beans).
Soluble fiber
comes from plant cell walls and does not dissolve in water. Examples of foods that contain insoluble fiber include wheat, rye and other grains. The traditional fiber, wheat bran, is a type of insoluble fiber.
Insoluble fiber
the sum of all soluble and insoluble fiber.
Dietary fiber
