Greetings!
The RDNews guest editor this week is Janet Montano, RD and HMC Director of Menu Programs. In this issue she shares the benefits of Breakfast for the older adult as well as other age groups. In the RD Tip Janet invites you to take part in a 7 day challenge with her. |
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The Benefits of Breakfast
Eating breakfast in the morning gives a kick start to your day. Breakfast is the first meal after resting and fasting all night. It provides the energy to get your body moving. It provides the essential nutrients you may not receive during the rest of the day.
At the QuakerOats Website you'll find articles, information, stats, nutrition, recipes and more. Here is an exerpt:
Older Adults (65 years and older) The primary health concern for many older adults is to reduce calorie intake while maintaining a healthy diet. This is important to avoid excessive weight gain due to decreased activity levels. Older individuals should limit their fat intake to no more than 30% of their total calories, but still consume a wide variety of foods to maintain their health. Foods like lean meats, dark leafy greens, whole grains like Quaker Oatmeal and legumes are all excellent food choices. Other nutrients of particular concern in older adults include calcium and vitamin D, to support bone health. A significant number of older adults have trouble utilizing vitamin B12 from food and should consume foods fortified with this vitamin, which helps support a healthy nervous system.
See the ADA site for some more articles about the benefits of breakfast.
The elderly usually go to bed early in the evening. It may be eight to twelve hours before their body is refueled. Without breakfast they may be tired and listless for the rest of the day. As an HMC RD you can make a difference in how your residents start their days with a smart breakfast. |
RD Tip |
Fellow RDs I want to invite you to take part with me in a
7 Day Get Ready with Breakfast Challenge!
Click on the image at right to go to the QuakerOats site for tips and information about breakfast. While you're there you can take their poll about patients and breakfast.
Starting tomorrow;
Begin each day with breakfast. Choose what ever works best for you, just don't leave the door without breakfast.
Granola Bar & Fruit, Breakfast Sandwich, shake, be creative
Take it Slow;
Make to bake casserole the night before, prepare and share breakfast with someone.
Log what you ate for breakfast.
Take note of how your morning and the rest of the day goes for you; more energy, less snacking, attitude, etc.
Share your challenge results on the RD Poll next week. One entry will be awarded a breakfast gift card! |
Dear Dietitians; |
As Dietitians we know the importance of good nutrition, but do we always follow what we say? In the morning, you may be in a rush to get out the door. Take the time to have a nourishing breakfast. It will provide you with the energy you need to start your day increase your mood and help you meet the challenges of the day.
Have a healthy week!
Janet Montano, RD
Director of Menu Programs
HMComposite,Inc.
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