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Cardiac Diet

Cardiac Diet . Courtney Brooks. Objectives. To understand the uses, components, recent changes made and do/don’ts of the cardiac diet. Associates will be able to recall at least one focus of the cardiac diet. Associates will be able to recognize at least one heart healthy item.

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Cardiac Diet

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  1. Cardiac Diet Courtney Brooks

  2. Objectives To understand the uses, components, recent changes made and do/don’ts of the cardiac diet. • Associates will be able to recall at least one focus of the cardiac diet. • Associates will be able to recognize at least one heart healthy item. • Associates will be able to list one approved and not approved item for the cardiac tray.

  3. Your Thoughts on Cardiac Diet What types of patients have you noticed are you delivering cardiac trays to? What does heart healthy mean to you?

  4. Who Needs a Cardiac Diet • Coronary Heart Disease (plaque buildup in arteries) • History of heart attacks and strokes • Hypertension (high blood pressure) • High Cholesterol • Congestive Heart Failure (fluid around the heart) • Diabetes and Kidney Disease (heart related problems usually)

  5. Main Focuses of the Cardiac Diet • Low Sodium (< 2000 mg/day) • Low Cholesterol (< 200 mg/day) • Low in “Bad Fats” (Saturated < 7% of total calories) • 25-30% of calories from fat • Fiber (20-25 grams/day)

  6. The Basis of Cardiac Diet

  7. Great Living Menu • Regular • Sodium Restricted/Cardiac • Consistent Carbohydrate What is the difference?

  8. The Changes • Main changes are 50 % reduction in sodium, average total and saturated fat reductions of 48-59%, and average cholesterol reduction of 65% an increase in dietary fiber of over 20% • Cooking with scratch ingredients and whole foods • Increase in whole grain use (pasta, brown rice, whole grain breads and crackers) • Olive oil replaces butter • Lean ground beef and turkey portioned appropriately • Sauces made with low sodium stocks and herbs • Smaller dessert portions

  9. Diet Orders for Cardiac • Cardiac/Mediterranean • Low Cholesterol • Low Fat • 2 GM Na (less than 2 milligram sodium) • Sodium Restricted Cardiac restrictions can be added as modifiers to other diets

  10. Do’s and Don'ts

  11. Which Item is on Our Menu Now? Baked Chicken OR Fried Chicken OR White Rice Brown Rice

  12. Which Item is on Our Menu Now? Mashed Potatoes OR Mashed Sweet Potatoes OR Fresh Greens Canned Greens

  13. Catering to the Patients Tips on Selling the Cardiac Diet: “Try our oven fried chicken, tastes like fried chicken but is better for you.” “Our brown rice is a great side item full of filling fiber and nutrients” “The sweet potatoes are mashed to perfection and cooked from scratch” “Braised greens accompany the meal and taste even better with added hot sauce or Mrs. Dash.” *When samples of menu items are offered-participate so you will be able to describe the menu items to patients*

  14. Patient X Is on the cardiac diet and asks for extra salt and butter…how do you respond???

  15. Thanks for Listening Keep up the Good Work!!!

  16. Questions and Quiz Time

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