|
Hemophilia and Nutrition
Hemophilia frequently affects life style and may also affect
nutritional status.
Nutrition advice can help you include iron, calcium and vitamin
rich foods as well as other supplements in your diet.
Important nutrients and their food sources:
| Vitamin
A |
Calcium |
| Milk |
Milk
and Dairy products |
| Eggs |
Broccoli |
| Liver |
Soybeans |
| Vitamin
K |
Iron |
| Milk |
Meats
(beef, chicken, turkey & eggs) |
| Spinach |
Dried
fruit (raisins, prunes & apricots) |
| Broccoli |
Enriched
and whole grain cereals |
| Vitamin
C |
Folic
Acid |
| Citrus |
Fruits
(oranges, lemons, grapefruit) Leafy green vegetables |
| Green
pepper |
Leaf
lettuce |
| Broccoli |
Beans
& Legumes |
Healthy Blender drinks
Healthy blender drinks are designed for snacks or quick meal
replacements to boost your nutrient intake and add to your
health quotient.
| Vitamin
C |
Shake
Fruited Egg Nog |
Peanut
Butter Smoothie |
| Blend
together: |
Blend
together: |
Blend
together: |
| 1
cup milk |
1
cup egg nog |
1
cup milk |
| 1
ripe banana |
½
cup canned peaches |
1
scoop ice cream |
| 1
scoop vanilla |
yogurt (in light syrup) |
¼
cup orange juice |
| ¼
cup orange |
1
scoop ice cream |
2
Tablespoons peanut butter |
|
|
Sprinkle
with cinnamon |
|
|
|
| High
in Vitamin C |
Good
source of Vitamin A |
Ample Folic acid, Vitamin C |
| &
Calcium |
Calcium,
Vitamins K & C |
&
Calcium |
Long-range goals for nutrition education of persons with
hemophilia are to assess any significant changes in dietary
habits, to promote adequate nutrition and desirable weight
which will help reduce stress on joints.
Crescent Hemophilia Services program offers Registered Dietitians
that are available for telephone consultation, which may include
nutrition recommendations and education to assist you to achieve
optimal health.
|
