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. 2009 Nov 30;9:434. doi: 10.1186/1471-2458-9-434

Table 7.

Summary of Sessions with Dietitian

Elective Nutrition Sessions (14)
Taught at the discretion of the dietitian and therefore may include but not limited to curriculum below
Timing and detail may be modified to meet individual needs
Month 3-24 Hunger, satiety cues and picky eaters
Nutrition Facts Tables
Healthy eating versus fad diets
Menu planning, shopping and budgeting
Sports nutrition
Heart healthy eating (cholesterol, sodium and healthy fats)
Hydration and fluids (water and milk versus energy and sports drinks)
Vitamins, minerals and supplements
Sugars and sugar substitutes
Strategies for eating out and holiday foods
Soluble versus insoluble fibre (strategies to meet fibre recommendations)
Recipe Makeover (making recipes healthier, nutrition websites)
Glycemic Index
Home made versus processed foods
(creative, healthy ideas for back to school lunches and snacks)