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) |