Some of my diet mnemonics. ;)

[purplechicxiii, BSN, RN]

Hey guys! Just wanna share my own-devised Diet Mnemonics, came from various sources, verified as I use them to answer questions. Disclaimer: May not be 100% accurate. Hope this helps!

CARBOHYDRATES (My Favorite Game is Volleyball)

Milk, Fruits, Grains, Veggies

CHOLESTEROL (A Sedentary Lifestyle Ends)

animal products, shellfish, liver and organ meat, egg yolks

SATURATED FATS (LasVegas Bars Beats Hollywood)

luncheon meats, beef, butter, hard yellow cheeses

POLYUNSATURATED FATS - plant oils (corn, safflower, sunflower)

PROTEINS (Proteins BuilD Fearless Men)

poultry, bread and cereals, dairy products, fish, meats (w/c has complete proteins/contains all essential amino acids)

FOLIC ACID (FOOL) fish, organ meats, oranges, leafy green veggies

NIACIN, THIAMINE (B1), RIBOFLAVIN (B2) - (Gain Money & Lives Forever)

grains, meats (pork), legumes, fish

PYRIDOXINE (B6) - (YMCP) * remember, isoniazid(INH) increase B6 intake; levodopa decrease B6 intake

yeast, meat (fish), corn, poultry

COBALAMIN (B12) - (ML)

meat, liver + citrus fruits, dried beans, brewer's yeast

VITAMIN C - (CCTB) citrus fruits (strawberries, oranges, kiwi), cabbage, tomato, broccoli

VITAMIN A - (Eye Must Feel Very Lively)

egg yolk, milk (whole), fruits, veggies (lively - green, orange, yellow), liver

VITAMIN D- (Cute MilkFish Oil)

cereals, milk (fortified), fish, oils

VITAMIN E - antioxidants (ANTOV)

apple, avocado, apricot

nuts

tomato, potato

oils, vegetable

veggies, green and leafy

VITAMIN K (greens) green leafy veggies, cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, lettuce, spinach, brussels

POTASSIUM (K+) *Remember Vitamin K-clotting factor; K/Potassium-electrolyte!!

think of rainbow colors

Red - strawberry, tomato (but not apple!!)

Orange - oranges, cantaloupe, carrots, apricot

Yellow - banana, potato

Green - avocado, kiwi

Blue from blue sea - fish

I/V Indigo/Violet - raisins

+ salt substitutes

SODIUM (Na) Think of: Fast foods/processed, saltwater fish, canned foods

CALCIUM (Ca) Think of: Dairy and Creamy (cheese, collar greens, milk, rhubarb, tofu, yogurt, etc

MAGNESIUM (Mg) - (MAGNET)

milk, meat

avocado, potato

greens (spinach, broccoli)

nuts, peas

etc. (raisins, yogurt)

tuna, canned & white

PHOSPHOROUS (PO4) - (FONG)

fish

organ meats - pork, beef, chicken

nuts

grains (whole)

IRON (Fe) think of: Iron is found in the blood, you inject meds w/ a syringe, and a syringe has a BEVELed needle

Breads & cereals

Veggies (dark green)

Egg yolk

Lliver meat

*Orange juice increases Fe absorption via PO

TYRAMINE-RICH FOODS - (TYRACS) *CI to MAOi's

Tuna fish

Yeast, yogurt

ROH - chemical symbols for alcohol or if you like Rum

Avocado

Cheese, swiss; caffeine

Soy sauce, sausages, sour cream

[diana2520]

cool it is often helpful when we make our own ..easier to remember, thanks for sharing

[purplechicxiii, BSN, RN]

cool it is often helpful when we make our own ..easier to remember, thanks for sharing

Yes must agree to that.

[Step2012]

So helpful...i love this site..thanx

[nurse671]

:yeah:thank you....

[blinky, ASN, RN]

Any for specific conditions/diseases? Renal etc

[katzzie]

thankyou...

[purplechicxiii, BSN, RN]

Any for specific conditions/diseases? Renal etc

See here: https://allnurses.com/nclex-discussion-forum/diets-for-nclex-679434.html

[Mazee]

thank you, i needed this!

[Mynursing2012]

Thank u!

[CaliforniaGrown]

Great!

[BRENDA LIZ]

:laugh:thanks!! it will help me a lot!