Catching on to Menu Clues Some terms commonly used in menus can provide clues to higher fat or sodium content. Clues for Buttered or butter Fried, french-friend deep-fried, butter-fried, Breaded Creamed creaty, of • In its own graw or Au gratin or in Scalicfed or escoll Rice •Past FAT Clues For ніз Higler Codium. Smoked In Cocktail Sauce Creole Sauce Mustard Sauce Parmesan Some terms can signal lower fat. Foods that are grilled or broiled, stirfried, roasted, poached, or steamed need less fat in preparation than frying. Few terms guarantee low sodium. Even "fresh" or "homemade" foods can be high in sodium depending on their ingredients and the amounts used. New information about nutrition seems to Are there any foods come out each day. Often, the information does not address the concerns of older adults. This section answers some common questions older people ask about nutrition. The "Good" Cholesterol Difficulty Chewing Eating Alone Evaluating Nutrition Claims Getting Enough Potassium or vitamins that can help prevent memory loss? As of now, there is no reliable evidence that 48 any foods or vitamins can help prevent mem 49 52 53 ory loss such as occurs in Alzheimer's disease. Choline and lecithin have been tried to treat Alzheimer's, but neither was successful. Peo 50 ple with Alzheimer's are at a greater risk for developing nutritional deficiencies, which can cause additional problems. Other kinds of severe memory loss and confusion are caused by excessive alcohol intake or by a deficiency of vitamin B-12 or folate. A B-12 deficiency can sometimes be reversed by injections of this vitamin. It's important for anyone showing signs of memory loss and confusion to have a complete checkup, including a nutritional evaluation. Ask your health care provider. |