Nutrition Flashcards
How does aging affect nutrition in elderly patients?
- Impact on appetite
- Alteration of smell and taste
- Trouble to go do groceries
- Altered digestion, mastication and swallowing
- Can limit the time spent cooking
- Medication that can impact appetite
How does aging affect lifestyle factors within elderly patients which impacts nutrition?
- Eating alone more often
- Finances are less available
- Caring for a loved one
- Dependence on others to cook for them
- Living in a new lodging with a different kitchen
- Need to cook only for 1-2 individuals rather than a big family
What foods are rich in protein?
- Eggs
- Nuts and seeds
- Fish and seafood
- Beans, peas and lentils
- Lean red meats
- Dairy products with less fat
- Soy beverages, tofu, soy beans
What healthy eating habits can be implemented?
- Eat varied healthy foods
- Drink water often
- Grocery shopping with friends
- Eat with other people
- Keep supplies for emergencies
- Consult resources available within your community
According to the GPS, what evaluations should be done for nutrition?
- Obtain information about daily nutrition of individual
- Evaluate if the individual’s nutrition correspond’s with Canada’s Food Guide and/or healthy nutritional concepts of the “Well Planned Meal”
- Validate the person’s readiness for nutritional lifestyle changes
For nutritional lifestyle changes, what information should be shared with the patient?
- Explore the person’s knowledge and beliefs about healthy nutrition and complete if need be.
- Explore the motivation and reasons why individuals which to modify their nutritional habits and benefits they perceive from it.
- Support the individual in their motivation to modify their nutrition.
What services can be helpful to refer patients to?
- Centre d’éducation pour la santé (CES)
- Nutritionist
- Follow-up with nurse to support lifestyle changes
What are the benefits of planning what you eat?
- Make healthier choices
- Save time grocery shopping
- Get meals on the table faster and with less stress
- Reduce food waste by only buying what you need and use
How to plan what you eat?
- Set aside some time to make your plan
- Set yourself up to have all the information you need.
- Write down your meal ideas or new recipes.
- Store your old meal plans and favorite recipes in a binder/computer.
- Post an empty grocery list where everyone can see it. Encourage everyone to add to it.
How to make a meal plan and stick to it?
When you are making a meal plan, think about:
- All your meals and snacks
- Your schedule
- How much time you have to cook
- How many people need to eat the meal
- Recipes with overlapping ingredients
- Fresh, frozen and dried ingredients
When you have less time for cooking, what are strategies to use during meal planning.
- Make meals that are quicker and simpler to prepare
- When you have time, try preparing basic ingredients, like pre-chopping, to save time in future meals.
What are the barriers for improving your eating habits?
- It costs too much to eat well
- I find it hard to eat well when I eat out
- I don’t have enough time to prepare healthy meals
- I doubt I will ever be able to change my eating habits
What are strategies to address “It costs too much to eat well” barrier?
- Choosing the generic brands
- Buy in season
- Fresh is not the only option. Choose frozen or low sodium canned vegetables
- Plan your meals and make a grocery list
What are strategies to address “I find it hard to eat well when I eat out” barrier?
- Choose water instead of sugary drinks
- Don’t feel the need to finish everything on your plate. Ask to take any leftovers home.
- Order small or appetizer portions or share a meal with a friend when eating out.
- Limit cream sauces, gravy, deep-fried or battered foods, cakes, cookies and pastries.
- Check to see if the restaurant provides nutrition information about their menu items.
What are strategies to address “I don’t have enough time to prepare healthy meals” barrier?
- Plan ahead your meals and make a shopping list
- Get everyone involved. Ask family members to help prepare and cook meals.
- Look for healthier food items that can also save you time.
- Prepare some food ahead and keep them in the freezer.
