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Dietary Types. What Are They?. Most Common Diet Orders. Regular Diabetic Low Cholesterol Low Fat Renal. Regular Diet. Follow the recommendations of the Food Pyramid 6 – 11 servings of grains 3 – 5 servings of vegetables 2 – 4 servings of fruits 2 – 3 servings of milk products
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Dietary Types What Are They?
Most Common Diet Orders • Regular • Diabetic • Low Cholesterol • Low Fat • Renal
Regular Diet • Follow the recommendations of the Food Pyramid • 6 – 11 servings of grains • 3 – 5 servings of vegetables • 2 – 4 servings of fruits • 2 – 3 servings of milk products • 2 – 3 servings of meat • Use fats and oils sparingly http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/Fpyr/pmap.htm
How do I serve grains? • Bread • Boxed cereal • Cooked cereal • Rice • Pasta
How do I serve vegetables? • Fresh is best • Frozen tastes good • Canned stores longer Any of these methods are acceptable depending upon the preferences of you residents. Great snack idea: celery sticks with peanut butter
How do I serve fruits • Fresh is best • Frozen tastes good • Canned stores longer Any of these methods are acceptable depending upon the preferences of your residents. Great snack idea – peaches and cottage cheese (1 fruit + 1 milk)
What is considered a meat? • Beef • Poultry • Fish • Dry Beans • Eggs • Nuts
How do I serve meat? • Fresh is best • Frozen tastes good • Canned stores longer Any of these methods are acceptable depending upon the preferences of your residents. Caution – Processed foods contain preservatives. Watch the salt content.
How do I serve milk? • Ice cream • Yogurt • Cheese • Milk All of these methods meet the milk requirement. Caution – watch for the word “processed” on the packaging. It doesn’t contain as much milk.
What about fats? • Fats have good and bad effects on the human body. • Improve taste of foods • Provides energy • Affects absorption of some medications • Can increase cholesterol levels in some residents • Can affect ability of blood to clot effectively
Review • A regular diet consists of • Grain products – 6 to 11 servings • Vegetables – 3 to 5 servings • Fruits – 2 to 4 servings • Milk products – 2 to 3 servings • Meat – 2 to 3 servings • Fat – use sparingly http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/Fpyr/pmap.htm
References Williams, S.R. (1994). Essentials Of Nutrition and Diet Therapy. (6th Ed.). Boston: Mosby. United States Dietary Association. Food Guide Pyramid. (2010). The food guide pyramid. A guide to daily food choices. USDA. Accessed June 26, 2010 from http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/Fpyr/pmap.htm