Ebook Basic Nutrition And Doctor Prescribed Diets

This resource guide provides general information and guidelines regarding basic nutrition and common doctor prescribed diets. It is the supplement to the foundational training entitled Basic Nutrition and Doctor Prescribed Diets, which was developed by the DMRS.

The intended use of this resource guide is as a reference tool for those responsible for supporting persons in the community with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

This resource guide is divided into five main sections:

• Overview of Basic Nutrition
• Doctor Prescribed Diets
• Dietary Tools, Supports, and Guidelines
• When A Diet is Not Working
• Additional Nutrition Resources

Information sheets and forms that can be reproduced for use as tools and handouts are included throughout the guide and in the additional nutrition resources section. While this resource guide is intended to be used as a reference, a referral to a Registered Dietitian for consultation may be needed to address more complex nutritional issues and assist with follow-through of a diet.

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION
SECTION I: OVERVIEW OF BASIC NUTRITION

• Overview of Basic Nutrition and The Food Pyramid

SECTION II: DOCTOR PRESCRIBED DIETS

• Doctor Prescribed Diets
• Regular Diet
• Weight Gain Diet
• Weight Loss Diet
• Low Fat Low Cholesterol Diet
• Low Salt Diet
• Diabetic Diet
• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Diet
• High Fiber Diet
• How To Manage Constipation

SECTION III: DIETARY TOOLS, SUPPORTS AND GUIDELINES

• Dietary Tools, Supports, and Guidelines
• Food Budgeting Tips
• Menu Planning
• Grocery Shopping
• Reading Food Labels
• Meal Preparation
• Food Safety
• Proper Food Storage
• Eating Away from Home
• Provider Checklist

SECTION IV: WHEN A DIET IS NOT WORKING

• When a Diet is Not Working
• When Should I Make a Referral to a Registered Dietitian?

SECTION V: ADDITIONAL NUTRITION RESOURCES

• Information on Doctor Prescribed Diets

Fluids and Water
Calcium
Iron
Receiving Nutrition Through a Feeding Tube
Recipes: High Calorie High Protein Recipes
Recipes: High Fiber Recipes