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Dietary Assessment and Guidance
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From page 97...
... In afoo~frequency questionnaire, the woman is asked how often she ate the foods on the list over a specified period, usually one week or longer. Food frequency questionnaires help identify the core diet and how it can be built upon.
From page 98...
... . Food or diet records are potentially accurate sources of dietary information, especially if the woman has consiclerable writing and recording skill and has been trained in how to measure portion sizes and keep the records Since recording food intake may lead to changes in eating behavior, the practice should be monitored to reinforce desirable behaviors and to avoid adverse effects (such as inadequate weight gain during pregnancy)
From page 99...
... For health care practices that do not include a dietitian, arrangements for consultatior1 and referral are needed. A dietitian can assist in developing routine procedures for dietary assessment and can train other providers to use those procedures proficiently.
From page 100...
... Tips for Dietary Guidance For the Woman: Examples of Nutritious Snacks anct Fast Foods · Cheeseburger with lettuce and tomato · Lean roast beef on a bun · GnTled chicken sandwich · Peanut butter sandwich · Pizza with green peppers or other vegetables · Cheese sandwich with sliced tomato Chef's salad, tossed salad, coleslaw, carrot sticks Soft taco with chicken or beef and vegetables Bean bumto Chinese vegetables and meat with plain rice Hard cooked egg Milk, Tow-fat milk, chocolate milk, milkshakes Flavored yogurt Fresh fruit ~ .
From page 101...
... If these strategies are unsuccessful, explore ways to increase calcium intake from foods that contain no milk products such as those listed on the next page. Consider recommending a calcium supplement.
From page 102...
... of shrunp Foods that can be made high in calcium: Soups made from bones cooked with vinegar or tomato Macaroni and cheese* and other combination foods made with good sources of calcium · Ask your health care provider about taking a calcium supplement.
From page 103...
... . rout Julces Fresh fruit Choose iower-calone versions of the same foods to make room for good nutrient sources, for example: Commonly Eaten Food Lower-Clone Version Ice cream Whole milk Fried chicken American cheese Cream soup Choice or prime beef Chips Ice milk or frozen yogurt Low-fat or skim milk Grilled chicken or fried chicken without the skin Low-fat cheese Vegetable soup Lean beef Unbuttered popcorn, pretzels Cut back on foods high in calories, such as those listed below, to make room for foods that are better sources of vitamins and minerals.
From page 104...
... Suggest nutritious foods that don't require refngeration, such as peanut butter, bread, fruit, vegetables, and canned foods. If the woman is on WIC, ask about the special food package for women without cooking facilities; explore potential for use of hot plate; caution against indoor use of charcoal grill.


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