Nutrition Flashcards
What is enteral feeding?
Tube used to feed directly into stomach
Used when patient is unable to eat orally
e.g. in stroke-trouble swallowing
What is food fortification?
Using butter, cheese/fats to increase calories in food
Diets for weight loss
- Mediterranean
- low-fat
- low carb
- ornish diet
- vegetarian/vegan
- weight reduction
- paleo
- intermittent fasting
What is the ornish diet?
Vegetarian
Low fat
Refined sugar
What is paleo diet?
Fruits
Vegetables
Lean meats
Fish
Eggs
Nuts
Seeds
What calorie deficit is needed to maintain weight loss?
600 kcal/day
Guide for a serving of protein
1 palm
Guide for a serving of vegetables
1 fist
Guide for a serving of carbs
1 cupped hand
Guide for serving of fats
1 thumb
What is weight stigmatisation?
Negative attitudes against people with obesity and subsequent discrimination
Why does weight stigmatisation matter?
Internalised weight stigmatisation
Poorer body image, lower self esteem, high levels of depression and anxiety
Higher likelihood of binge eating
Lower participation in physical activity
Factors influencing dietary choices
Social occasions
Habit
Time
Culture
Comfort
Taste
Impulse
Boredom
Health
What are the 5 As for discussing diet
ASK- do you want to talk about your diet?
ASSESS- readiness for change
ADVISE- clear, specific, personalised
ASSIST- help to reach goal using agreed method
ARRANGE- follow ups, referrals, online tools
What does mindful eating focus on?
Slowing down
Chewing more
Tasing food
