EAT to Your Good Health: Exchange Lists and Meal Planning for Eating Disorders offers an excellent resource for the development of healthy eating habits for those challenged by eating disorders. Rather than focusing on calories, dieting, or weight gain, author Amy E. Galena, RD, lays out guidelines that encourage readers to develop a positive relationship with food for life-long health. This guide provides - nutrition education and guidance tailored for the eating disorder population; - - sample meal plans ranging from 1200 to 2200 calories per day; - - unique food journals that emphasize the nutritional benefits of food while tracking the patient's feelings and behaviors toward food; - - exchange lists that do not display calories or include any diet foods; - - encouragement to help patients develop a positive relationship with food; - - new insights on nutrition education for the eating disorder population; - - tools to help registered dietitians educate their patients about the vital importance of food on health. "Amy has used her experience working with eating disordered clients to write EAT to Your Good Health . As a student at the University of North Florida and in her professional career, her passion has always been to help clients develop a positive relationship with food. This book provides nutrition education and eating plans specifically tailored for eating disorder clients, their families, and their dietitians." -Catherine Christie, PhD, RD, LD/N, FADA, Associate Dean, Brooks College of Health & Nutrition Graduate Program Director, University of North Florida "I have always admired Amy's enthusiasm for educating those who need nutrition education. This time it is an innovative way in teaching a difficult subject to people who are difficult to change their ways. I wish Amy luck in getting her message to those who need it most in order to save their health and ultimately their lives." -Simin Bolourchi-Vaghefi, PhD, CNS, LN, Professor Emeritus, Nutrition, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, University of North Florida EAT To Your Good Health Exchange Lists and Meal Planning for Eating Disorders By Amy Galena iUniverse, Inc. Copyright © 2011 Amy E. Galena, MSH, RD, LD/N All right reserved. ISBN: 978-1-4620-5531-9 Contents * An introduction:....................................................................pages 1 - 5* Exchange lists and according nutrition education:...................................pages 6 - 42* Food is good:.......................................................................pages 43 - 44* Meal planning and sample meal plans:................................................pages 45 - 48* Hunger and satiety education:.......................................................page 49 - 51* Keeping a food journal:.............................................................pages 52 - 53* Resources:..........................................................................pages 54 - 55* Reading recommendations for help with eating disorder recovery:.....................pages: 56 - 58* Glossary of important terms:........................................................pages 59 - 62* References:.........................................................................pages 63 - 64* How to order more copies of EAT to Your Good Health:................................pages 65 - 66* Blank meal plan forms:..............................................................pages 67 - 79* Sample food journal:................................................................page 81* Blank food journals:................................................................pages 82 - 132* Blank journal/notes:................................................................pages 133 - 139* Index to look up specific foods or drinks:..........................................pages 140 - 145 Introduction HOW DO I USE THIS BOOKLET? This booklet provides exchange lists for meal planning, and essential nutrition education to promote healthy eating habits. Your registered dietitian will work with you to develop a meal plan that best suits your needs. A healthy meal plan includes carbohydrate, fruit, vegetables, dairy, fat, protein, and dessert. You may not be required to include all these foods each day in the very beginning, but eventually you and your dietitian will work together to incorporate all foods into your meal plan. This booklet is intended to coincide with regular nutrition counseling, which is vital to keep you on the path towards recovery. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE HEALTHY? Good health is more than just being free from disease or injury. A healthy life style helps you feel good, have vibrant energy, and maintain a positive outlook on life. It also includes having total physical, mental, and social well-being. Eating well, exercising properly, maintaining a healthy weight, staying positive, and having balance in your life all promote good health. The quality of life yo