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High Energy, High Protein, Low Fat Guidelines

| .pdf | PRINT CODE LC85-0569

Choosing high energy, high protein foods will help you get the nutrition you need to increase your energy levels, gain or maintain weight, heal, and recover quicker from surgery or illness. This pamphlet gives you tips to eat less fat, tips to help you eat better, and information about protein, energy, and nutritional supplements.

High Sodium Foods to Limit or Avoid

| .pdf | PRINT CODE LC85-0550

Eating too much sodium (salt) can lead to high blood pressure, kidney disease, and liver and heart problems. This pamphlet explains how to control sodium intake. Foods to limit or avoid are listed. Information about portion size, how to read a nutrition label, and how to plan meals is included.

Home Tube Feeding

| .pdf | PRINT CODE LC85-1211

This pamphlet explains how to do tube feeding at home. Topics include getting ready, your home tube feeding schedule, buying formula, weight, and hydration. Information is given on how to deal with problems you may have with the tube and your digestive health.

How to Puree Foods

| .pdf | PRINT CODE LC85-0624

This pamphlet explains how to puree foods. Topics include food safety, helpful hints, ways to add calories and protein, what to do if constipation (not being able to poop) is a problem, as well as recipes.

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