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University Of New England: Master Of Science In Applied Nutrition 2018/2019 Curriculum And Course Descriptions, Une Applied Nutrition Program

Applied Nutrition Program Documents

2018/2019 curriculum and course description from the University of New England's Applied Nutrition Program.

This information is also available from UNE's Registrar under search course catalog.

Creating Success With Prediabetes: A Healthy Defaults Guide, Sarah E. Deitz

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This pamphlet helps to inform adult individuals who are pre-diabetic on how they can lower their risk for the future development of diabetes are included. Action steps, healthy defaults, and the risk factors for pre-diabetes/diabetes. It is not solely intended for those who are pre-diabetic; it could also be helpful for those who are overweight or obese with or without a family history of diabetes. The pamphlet's intended use would be for nutrition education in the outpatient, inpatient, or private setting.

Food And Culture Fact Sheet: Somalia, Une Applied Nutrition Program

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This fact sheet provides information about the Somali culture and food preferences. It discusses traditional eating patterns, foods and beverages. It also touches on traditional Somali health beliefs and the influences that religion and the American diet have had on the Somali diet.

The Risks You Toss When Getting Lean, Une Applied Nutrition Program

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This handout illustrates the risks associated with overweight and obesity as well as evidence for how losing weight can reduce these risks. This is meant to be a motivational handout for those looking to improve their health through weight loss. The information in this handout is completely evidence-based and cites the articles from which each fact came so as to provide additional reading materials for those looking to learn more about their health and the benefits of losing weight.

Cardiac Rehab: Heart Healthy Eating Made Easy, Une Applied Nutrition Program

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This handout serves as an introduction to three main concepts of heart healthy eating. These concepts include increasing fiber intake, decreasing sodium consumption and considering following an evidence-based heart-healthy eating pattern.

What Is Your Healthy Rhythm?, Mary Ellen Yep

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This handout provokes the audience to redefine their daily routine in hopes of becoming healthier. Many children suffering from being overweight or obese do not always know what healthy means or what it looks like. The objective is to teach teens the importance and how to identify nutrient rich food, exercise, and decrease screen time. Enlightening teens and giving them the tools they need to live healthier lifestyles begins with igniting a love of learning. Suggesting techniques and tactics on how to truly thrive in a world where obesity is constantly advertised will enable our youth today to become healthier …

How To Ditch The Diet For A Lifestyle: A Balanced Eating Approach For Women, Malena Martinez

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The brochure was developed for obese and overweight women who have regained weight after dieting (“yo-yo” dieting). It examines the health risks and issues associated with dieting amongst American women. A balanced eating approach is promoted as it can be used to reach or manage a healthy weight and is recommended for women by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Healthy defaults are included with meal preparation, physical activity, and other adaptable habits as well as nutrition recommendations to help women lead a healthy lifestyle.

How To Be A Healthy You, Sean Cairns

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The handout identifies what being overweight or obese is, what a healthy weight looks like, steps to get to a healthy weight, and how to maintain that healthy weight. The handout also gives additional resources on food lists, food budgeting tips, food assistance programs, website/app that will help with grocery shopping, budgeting, recipes and cooking techniques.

Obesity With Change, Une Applied Nutrition Program

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This handout depicts the top 10 tips for prevention and treatment of obesity in children and adolescents. There is information that can be useful for anyone to understand and use. Programs are available on an individuals’ need for their health and weight status. Nutrition is important for the body, as well as preventing increased health risk. Treatment options can range from programs, medications, therapy, and counseling. There are other options to use for treatment besides going for surgery; that is only the last option if the individual is severely obese. Exercising can also help children and adolescents know that it …

Healthy In A Hurry, Camron Stotts

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How-to pamphlet about quick tips for a heart healthy lifestyle.

Protein And Weight Management, Patrick Langley

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The handout represents 5 ways to manage your weight via appropriate protein intake, and 10 healthy and lean sources of protein.

Healthy Eating For Children With High Blood Pressure, Une Applied Nutrition Program

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This pamphlet provides healthy eating information for children who have high blood pressure. It introduces the concept of food defaults and provides suggestions for implementing healthy food defaults.

Diabetes Prevention Is In Your Hands: Steps Families Can Take To Prevent Diabetes Now!, Martha Medrano

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This pamphlet informs the reader of basic steps to take to begin lifestyle changes to prevent diabetes. It takes on a whole family approach therefore parents may use for children at risk for diabetes type 2. In the back, this pamphlet provides the contact information for a dietitian in their clinic.

Corporate Balance Connection Nutrition Campaign, Une Applied Nutrition Program

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This infographic informs the audience of the Corporate Balance Connection campaign and would be a tool utilized on the campaign website, social media platforms, and as a physical advertisement handout.

Food And Culture; Views And Patterns Of Nutrition In Cuba, Elizabeth Westfeldt

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This fact sheet is designed to educate nutrition professionals about the nutrition and cultural identity of Cuba through food. Traditional Cuban foods, recipes and social patterns around eating. Present historical health beliefs and implications on health prospect. Assess growing health concerns in response to influx of processed foods and post Cuban Revolution rationing. Includes Cuban-American culture and health statistics. This fact sheet is designed to meet an eight-grade literacy level to serve as an educational tool for diverse populations.

The Food And Culture Of Haiti, Sarah E. Deitz

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This fact sheet allows the reader to learn about the staple foods and dishes of Haitian cuisine. Trends and health beliefs of the Haitian culture are briefly discussed and defined. The information is intended to help nutrition professionals have a better understanding of Haitian people by learning about their food and nutrition customs.

Allergen Free Party, Amber Rains

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This infographic informs the audience about children and food allergies. Often times, parents of children with food allergies are educated about the dangers of exposure to food allergens, this infographic is intended to create awareness in all people who may come in contact with a child with food allergies.

A Healthy Heart & Cholesterol, Yasmin Barakat

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This is an educational handout to inform the audience of the relationship between cholesterol, heart health and what can be done to improve good cholesterol and reduce bad cholesterol. It also provides examples of dietary foods and physical activity that can contribute to a healthier well-being.

Obesity, Une Applied Nutrition Program

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This handout gives general information about the basics of obesity, what it is and some treatment options that may be presented by a clinician or nutrition professional.

Healthy Living For Obese Teens, Une Applied Nutrition Program

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This project is a handout completed for the University of New England Applied Nutrition 605 course. It is intended for use by obese adolescents, their parents, and their caretakers. Its application is to aid these obese teens in achieving health and weight loss goals by implementing healthy diet habits and increasing activity levels.