Therapeutic Dietary Approaches Flashcards
Key factors in weight management program
Adequate exercise
Balanced diet
Moderate calorie restriction
Cognitive behaviour change
Self acceptance
Desire for change
Energy restriction recommended for weight loss
2000-4000 kj/day
Strategies for attainable weight loss
Smaller portions
Focus on fibre
Low energy density foods
Water as main drink
Choose fats/carbs carefully
Daily NEAT activity
Benefits of resistance exercise for weight loss
Increase lean body mass
Increase resting metabolic rate
Increase energy expenditure
Improved mood and BP
Main food in anti inflammatory diet
Fruit and veg (66%)
Raw nuts and seeds
Seafood
Pulses
Legumes
Eggs
Gluten free whole foods
Fermented foods
Spices
Physiological effects of anti inflammatory diet
Decrease leaky gut and LPS (and associated diseases)
Increases SCFA production
Reduce inflammation, oxidative stress
Protect against CVD and T2DM
Conditions advised for anti inflammatory diet
Arthritis
Autoimmune conditions
Joint pain
Headaches
Thyroid dysfunction
IBD
Stress
Obesity
Fibromyalgia
Mental health conditions
Nutritional composition of Mediterranean diet
High vitamin D, C, E, carotenoids, minerals; selenium, omega 3, phenolics, resistant starch, dietary fibre
Physiological effect of Mediterranean diet
Lipid lowering
Protects against oxidative stress
Anti inflammatory
Anti platelet aggregation
Modulation of cancer
Benefits GI microbiota
Improves cholesterol
Key foods in Mediterranean diet
Olive oil
Nuts
Fresh fruit and veg
Fish
Legumes
Some white meat
Wine 1x glass
Sofrito x2/week
When Mediterranean diet is recommended
CVD
High cholesterol
T2DM
Obesity
MetS
AI
Dementia
Gut health
What is the effect of Advanced glucation end products (AGEs)
Oxidative stress
Insulin dysregulation
Inflammation
Hyperlipidaemia
OP
OA
sarcopenia
Decrease collagen and elastin
Decrease AGEs production in foods
Boiling
Steaming
Steaming
Never char or blacken meats
Eat raw nuts, seeds, fruits, veg
Avoid BBQ, broiling, drying, searing
When should low AGEs diet be considered
Vascular dysfunction
CVD
Kidney disease
Diabetes
Insulin resistance
Poor wound healing
Inflammation
OA
OP
When should ketogenic diet be considered
Epilepsy
Cancer patients
Neurological conditions
Weight loss
Endocrine conditions (PCOS, DM, Metabolic syndrome)
Therapeutic benefits of fasting
Improved insulin sensitivity
Improved lipid metabolism
Healthy gut microbiota
Reduced abdominal fat
Reduced inflammatoon
When should therapeutic fasting be considered
Obesity
DM
CVD
Cancer
Neurological disease
Nutrition strategies for immune support in athletes
Adequate protein intake
Glutamine 5g post exercise
BCAAs prevent lymphocyte proliferation
Ensure adequate CHO intake
Strategies to ensure adequate hydration in athletes
Pre, post and during event hydration
Sports drinks with 6% sucrose
Consume 500ml/hr
Supplements useful for athletes
B vitamins
Mg
Antioxidants
Iron
Zn
Calcium
