Special Edition : The Importance of Nutrient-Dense Diets – October 2023
Oct 17, 2023
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Experts discuss the role of nutrition in diabetes management, including the benefits of nutrient-dense diets. They also highlight the importance of seeking support and asking questions when making dietary changes, as well as the role of physicians in motivating patients to adopt healthier habits.
Personalized approach to healthy eating considering cultural preferences and traditions improves engagement and promotes healthy eating patterns.
Medical nutrition therapy, along with diabetes self-management education, is crucial for achieving treatment goals and improving quality of life.
Deep dives
The Importance of a Nutrient-Rich Diet for People with Diabetes
A nutrient-rich diet is crucial for individuals with diabetes as our modern diet often lacks nutrition. In this episode, experts discuss the role of nutrition in diabetes management and reducing the risk of complications. They emphasize the need for a personalized approach to healthy eating, considering personal preferences and cultural traditions. Cultural relevance in care and education is key, and research highlights the impact of incorporating culturally appropriate foods. Challenges in maintaining a healthy lifestyle are discussed, including limited resources, food insecurity, and lack of support. Clinicians should provide individualized support, encourage small dietary changes, and connect patients to resources and tools for sustainable habits.
The Role of Nutrition Therapy in Managing and Reducing the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Medical nutrition therapy, along with diabetes self-management education, plays a crucial role in achieving diabetes treatment goals and improving quality of life. DSMES helps individuals with diabetes enhance their knowledge, decision-making, and self-care behaviors. Medical nutrition therapy, provided by a registered dietitian, is associated with improved A1C levels and is important even with medication initiation. Clinicians are recommended to refer patients for medical nutrition therapy and promote individualized care.
The Impact of Culturally Relevant Care and Education on Healthy Eating
Culturally relevant approaches are essential in promoting healthy eating among diverse populations. Research shows the positive impact of culturally appropriate nutrition education and the use of heritage foods, such as avocados, in specific populations. Avocado consumption among Hispanics demonstrated improvements in diet quality and reduced intake of undesired nutrients. Tailoring care and education to cultural backgrounds enhances engagement and promotes healthy eating patterns.
Sustaining Healthy Eating Patterns and Overcoming Challenges
Maintaining healthy eating patterns can be challenging due to barriers like limited resources, food insecurity, time constraints, and lack of support. Clinicians can support patients by offering multi-component interventions, emphasizing problem-solving, and setting achievable goals. Free resources, like the ADA's Community Connection tool, can help individuals find local support and counseling. Incorporating cultural foods, utilizing digital health tools, and adopting one healthy habit at a time can aid in sustaining healthy eating patterns and overcoming challenges.
In this second special episode on The Importance of Nutrient-Dense Diets, our host, Dr. Neil Skolnik will moderate further discussion with two experts about the role of nutrition in the prevention and management of diabetes and related complications, as well as challenges in implementing and sticking to healthy dietary strategies of some things we can do to help our patients adhere to a healthy diet.
This special edition of Diabetes Core Update is sponsored by Fresh Avocados - Love One Today. For more information, as well as diabetes-friendly mean plans and a free downloadable toolkit just go to: www.Loveonetoday.com/diabetes .
Presented by:
Neil Skolnik, M.D., Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Jefferson Health
Dr. Nikki Ford, PhD, Senior Director of the Avocado Nutrition Center.
Elizabeth Hanna, MS, RDN, CDCES.
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