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) |