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in combination from the basic food
groups.' Remember to check your
individual state's regulations regarding
what snacks must be offered at
bedtime.
In education, corrections, catering, or
community foodservice operations,
between-meal snacks may be used
in conjunction with educational
workshops, activities, or special events.
Key nutrients in snacks might include
protein, iron, vitamin C, and fluid.
To optimize protein utilization,
protein intake should be spread out.
Most research finds that the human
adult body can absorb 25-30 grams of
protein at a time. Another way to look
at this is the maximum rate that a
readily-absorbable protein (like whey
or egg) can absorb is about 8-10 grams
per hour. For example, if a person's
protein intake goal is 75 grams daily,
they should spread this out between
3-4 meals. If your meal offers 3 oz of
protein, 8 oz of milk, 2 oz of grains,
1 fruit and 1 vegetable, the meal will
have 30-36 grams of protein. Some of
this protein might be " wasted " and
the person would benefit from a snack
that offers 8-10 grams of protein
between meals for optimum protein
absorption.
YOU CAN IMPROVE
BOTH NUTRITION
QUALITY
and your bottom line
with smart decisions
on your snack and
supplement menu.
Iron is a picky nutrient for absorption.
It is best absorbed with a Vitamin
C source, but doesn't absorb well
with calcium products, eggs, coffee,
tea, and certain medications. Thus,
offering a high iron snack along with
Vitamin C is better than offering high
iron foods with a meal. Using a foodfirst
approach to iron is helpful, as
high-iron foods are less constipating
than oral iron supplementation.
Vitamin C, like most water-soluble
vitamins, will be excreted if it is not
utilized in the body. Iron likes at
least 80 mg of Vitamin C for optimal
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - July/August 2023

Top 10 Tips for a Student to Become a Successful CDM, CFPP
Powerful Plates: Harness Nutrition to Help People With Arthritis
Elevate Your Snack and Supplement Menu
Emergency Preparedness in Foodservice Operations
My Recipe for Success
Foodservice Management: Practicing Servant Leadership in Our Industry
What CDM, CFPP Means to Me
How to Elevate Flex Spaces: Drive Sales With Little Upfront Investment
ANFP Applauds 2023 Award Recipients
Thank You Corporate Partners
Foundation Focus
CDM, CFPP Spotlights
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Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - July/August 2023 - Top 10 Tips for a Student to Become a Successful CDM, CFPP
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - July/August 2023 - Powerful Plates: Harness Nutrition to Help People With Arthritis
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Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - July/August 2023 - Elevate Your Snack and Supplement Menu
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Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - July/August 2023 - Emergency Preparedness in Foodservice Operations
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Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - July/August 2023 - My Recipe for Success
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - July/August 2023 - Foodservice Management: Practicing Servant Leadership in Our Industry
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Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - July/August 2023 - What CDM, CFPP Means to Me
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - July/August 2023 - How to Elevate Flex Spaces: Drive Sales With Little Upfront Investment
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Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - July/August 2023 - ANFP Applauds 2023 Award Recipients
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Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - July/August 2023 - Thank You Corporate Partners
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - July/August 2023 - Foundation Focus
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