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Christine Zoleta
Specialty:
Nutrition
Training/Schooling:
St. Paul College of Manila, Philippines
University of St.
Tomas, Manila, Philippines
Certificates/Qualifications: Registered Dietician with the
Professional Regulations Commission, Philippines
Christine Zoleta works as
Nutritionist-Dietician at AMH. She holds a B.Sc for Foods and
Nutrition from St. Paul’s College of Manila and finished her
Dietetic Internship at the University of Sto. Tomas, Manila.
She has extensive experience in the food
service industry, was active as a government counselor in public
health nutrition in the Philippines and was a dietician for a
medical center in a Canadian-owned copper mining company.
Christine spearheads the Nutrition and Food
Services section and plays an active role by tackling nutrition
implementation of the Diabetic, Hypertension, Cholesterol and OB-Gyne
special packages. The AMH Get Fit package is Christine's brainchild,
the first-of-its-kind, 2-in-1 personalized wellness, diet and
exercise regimen ever offered in the island.
Christine juggles her time doing rounds
attending to the nutritional needs of in-patients, managing the
hospital's dietary and catering section and managing OPD referrals
for diet therapy counseling. She also contributes to the hospital's
medical outreach programs with lectures on the fundamentals of
nutrition, conducted in schools and other community venues.
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Nutrition for Everyday
Guidelines For Healthy Food Choices: It is important to:
- Reach and stay at a reasonable weight
- Increase your daily activity and keep it regular
- Be careful of serving sizes; avoid skipping
meals
Your body needs six basic nutrients:
Water
Accounts for approximately 70% of your weight.
It aids digestion, transports nutrients and
wastes, regulates body temperatures and much
more.
Carbohydrates
One of your body's main sources of energy.
Proteins
Assist in growth and repair of your cells. Aid in
producing anti bodies that fight infections and
disease.
Fats
Provide energy, help digestion and the use of
certain vitamins.
Vitamins
Important for bones, teeth, vision, resistance to
infection, the proper use of food and your body's
normal functioning.
Minerals
Provide materials for bones, teeth, blood, tissue
and regulate your body's functions and fluid
balance.
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Following the guidelines below will help you be a healthier
eater:
Eat Less Fat
- Eat smaller, leaner servings of meat. Eat fish
and poultry more often.
- Prepare all meats by baking or grilling. Be
careful of added sauces or gravy. Remove skin from poultry.
- Avoid fried foods. Reduce the amount of fat
in cooking.
- Eat fewer high-fat foods such as processed
meats, butter, margarine, nuts, salad dressing, lard, and solid
shortening and choose low-fat milk products.
Use Less Salt
- ·Reduce the amount of salt you use in
cooking.
- Try not to put salt on food at the table.
- Eat fewer, high-salt foods, such as canned soups,
processed meats, pickles and foods that taste salty.
- Eat fewer convenience and fast foods.
Eat More High-Fiber Foods
- Choose dried beans, peas and lentils more often.
- Eat whole grain breads, cereals and crackers.
- Try other high fiber foods, such as oat bran,
barley, bulger, brown rice & wild rice.
- Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables.
- Eat more vegetables-raw and cooked.
- Eat whole fruit in place of fruit juice.
Eat Less Sugar
- Avoid regular soft drinks. One 12-ounce can
has nine teaspoons of sugar!
- Avoid eating table sugar, jam, candy, fruit
canned in syrup, cake with icing or other sweets.
- Choose fresh fruit or fruit canned in natural
juice or water. If desired, use sweeteners such as saccharin or
aspartame, instead of sugar.
Drink Plenty Of Water
You need 6-8 cups of liquid each day. To meet these daily
fluid needs, drink at least 3-4 glasses of water. The rest can come
from other beverages.
Eat Three Meals A Day
- Do not neglect breakfast. It is the most important
meal. Start the day with a balanced healthy meal.
- Avoid late night, heavy dinners. Try to
finish your dinner three hours before bedtime.
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