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Table 7 Summary of Sessions with Dietitian

From: Lifestyle modification and metformin as long-term treatment options for obese adolescents: study protocol

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)