Managing a Poor Appetite
Tips
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Try to eat small frequent meals/ snacks at consistent times throughout the day (and from day to day).
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Use cues to remind yourself to eat, such as a clock/ phone with timer or alarm function.
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Emphasize nourishing liquids such as milk, juice, yogurt smoothies, etc.
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Avoid excessive caffeine, which can suppress the appetite.
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Consider a nutrition supplement such as Carnation Instant Breakfast (now the low calorie), 1-2x/day mixed with milk. (Drink this between meals).
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Make hot chocolate with milk instead of water.
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Nuts and dried fruits offer fuel without the bulk and make for a good snack that won’t perish easily.
- Meet with a dietitian.
Ideas
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Banana with peanut butter
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Energy or protein bar
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Cereal bar with almonds
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Trail mix and string cheese
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Dried fruit (mangos, pineapple, bananas) with nuts
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Pretzels with peanut butter
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Cereal and milk
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Smoothies made with yogurt, milk, and fruit
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Cheese and crackers
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Egg with slice of toast
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Oatmeal with milk, raisins, and walnuts
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Yogurt and granola
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Vegetables with hummus/ avocado in a pita
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Graham crackers/ vanilla wafers and yogurt
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Melon with deli meat
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Deli meat and crackers
J. Harris RDNLD CSB Health