Related Experiment Videos
Aligning nutrition assistance programs with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Ann L Yaktine1, Suzanne P Murphy
1Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine, The National Academies, Washington, DC, USA.
Nutrition Reviews
|September 17, 2013
Summary
Updated nutrition program guidelines promote healthier eating for low-income families. Revised recommendations emphasize fruits, vegetables, and whole grains while reducing unhealthy fats, sugars, and sodium.
Area of Science:
- Nutrition Science
- Public Health
- Dietary Guidelines
Background:
- Nutrition assistance programs like WIC, NSLP/SBP, and CACFP aim to improve diets for low-income families.
- Effective programs require a unified approach to meet participants' nutritional needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline newly revised meal pattern recommendations for nutrition assistance programs.
- To enhance the nutritional quality and flexibility of food offerings.
Main Methods:
- Revision of dietary recommendations to increase intake of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
- Reduction targets set for saturated fats, added sugars, and sodium.
- Incorporation of variety, regional preferences, and flexibility within food groups.
Main Results:
- Newly revised recommendations increase fruits, vegetables, and whole-grain-rich foods.
- Reduced consumption of saturated fats, added sugars, and sodium is advised.
- Enhanced flexibility and variety in meal and snack patterns are provided.
Conclusions:
- Revised meal patterns improve nutritional profiles for WIC, NSLP/SBP, and CACFP.
- Recommendations support healthier food choices and reduce chronic disease risk.
- The guidelines are adaptable for various age groups and feeding program designs.
Related Concept Videos
01:15Enteral Nutrition II: Nasointestinal and Gastrostomy Feeding
Enteral nutrition encompasses various methods of delivering nutrition directly to the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, bypassing traditional oral intake. It is particularly beneficial for patients who cannot eat by mouth but have a functioning digestive system. Key methods include nasointestinal feeding, gastrostomy, and jejunostomy, each suited to different clinical scenarios based on the patient's needs and condition.
Nasointestinal Feeding
Nasointestinal feeding involves placing a tube through...
Nasointestinal Feeding
Nasointestinal feeding involves placing a tube through...
01:27Parentral Nutrition: Centeral and Peripheral Parental Nutrition
Parenteral Nutrition (PN) delivers essential nutrients directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the digestive system. It is commonly used for individuals with severe digestive disorders or conditions that prevent normal nutrient absorption.
PN can be administered through two primary routes:
1. Central Parenteral Nutrition (CPN):
CPN involves delivering a high concentration of nutrients through a large vein. This is typically achieved using a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) or,...
PN can be administered through two primary routes:
1. Central Parenteral Nutrition (CPN):
CPN involves delivering a high concentration of nutrients through a large vein. This is typically achieved using a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) or,...
01:25Role of Communication in the Nursing Process II: Planning and Implementation
Several factors are considered while creating a patient's care plan. Motivation is a factor in improving communication, and patients often require encouragement to try different approaches involving significant change. It is essential to involve the patient and family in decisions about the plan of care to determine whether the suggested methods are acceptable. Consider meeting critical comfort and safety needs before introducing new communication methods and techniques. Allow adequate time for...
01:23Dietary Connections
In biological systems, most metabolic pathways are interconnected. The cellular respiration processes that convert glucose to ATP—such as glycolysis, pyruvate oxidation, and the citric acid cycle—tie into those that break down other organic compounds. As a result, various foods—from apples to cheese to guacamole—end up as ATP. In addition to carbohydrates, food also contains proteins and lipids—such as cholesterol and fats. All of these organic compounds are used as energy sources to produce...
01:28Chronic Kidney Disease III: Interprofessional Care
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) requires collaborative and comprehensive management. CKD progresses through stages and can lead to end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) if untreated. Interprofessional collaboration and patient education are crucial, enabling patients to manage their health and improve their quality of life.Diagnostic approach for chronic kidney diseaseThe diagnosis of CKD primarily focuses on the glomerular filtration rate (GFR), which assesses kidney function by measuring how well...
01:26Enteral Nutrition I: Orogastric and Nasogastric Feeding
Enteral nutrition delivers nutrients directly to the stomach or small intestine through a tube. This method is appropriate for patients who cannot eat but still have a functioning digestive system. It is also beneficial for individuals with swallowing difficulties, anorexia, malabsorption, or those who have undergone gastrointestinal (GI) surgery.
Orogastric (OG) and nasogastric (NG) feeding are two standard methods used for enteral nutrition. Enteral nutrition is often preferred over...
Orogastric (OG) and nasogastric (NG) feeding are two standard methods used for enteral nutrition. Enteral nutrition is often preferred over...