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Cooking and Eating With Low VisionDeveloped by:Julie Garden-Robinson, Ph.D., R.D., L.R.D., Food and Nutrition SpecialistSherri Stastny, Ph.D., R.D., C.S.S.D., L.R.D., Assistant Professor, Health, Nutrition and Exercise SciencesCasey Kjera, R.D., Program Assistant (former)Krystle McNeal, R.D., Program Assistant (former)Stacy Wang, R.D., L.R.D., Extension Associate

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Support and review of this project was provided by:

• A Healthy Vision Community Grant from the National Eye Institute in collaboration with the North Dakota Optometric Association

• Dr. Michael Ranum, Low-vision Specialist, Dakota Eye Institute

• Susan Ray-Deggs NDSU College of Human Development and Education

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Cooking and eating

Adaptive kitchen tools

Overview

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Effects on Health/NutritionLow intake of

fruits/vegetablesLow physical activity

Overweight/obese

High frequency of depression

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Barriers to Healthful Eating

Difficult to grocery

shop

Difficult to prepare foods

Time required to learn habits and skills

Special equipment

needs

Eat majority of meals out

of home

Eat more processed

foods

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Top 10 Cooking DifficultiesAccessing recipes that can be read

Organizing and finding items in the kitchen

Checking food freshness

Chopping/cutting

Measuring small amounts of liquid

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Top 10 Cooking DifficultiesSetting dials on stovetop or oven

Handling hot food and hot stove

Cooking multiple foods at a time

Determining doneness

Extra time needed to cook

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Shopping TipsPlan ahead; before shopping, making lists and menus

Ask a butcher to cut meats at the counter

Use touch and smell when selecting produce

Purchase precut fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables

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Shopping Tips

Use same brands every time

Ask for personal shopper assistance

Try online shopping or other shopping services, such as ordering by phone

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Basic Cooking Tips

Use large-print cookbooks and kitchen timers, and “talking” thermometers and scales

Utilize kitchenware with bold colors, large print and tactile cues

Avoid glare when considering lighting

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In the KitchenKeep pantry and refrigerator organized

Keep paths, countertops and sinks clear

Label foods and shelves with different colored tape or rubber bandsLabel foods immediately when brought home from the grocery store

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Measuring and Pouring

Use bold-colored, contrasting measuring cups with large,

raised print

Hold light-colored measuring cups against dark backgrounds

when pouring light-colored items

Use “dry” or nested measuring cups to measure liquids

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Baking

• Wear long oven

mitts that cover to elbow

• Avoid loose, long

sleeves

• When removing item from oven, pull rack out rather than reaching inside• Use audible kitchen timer to avoid burning items

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Stovetop

• Roll sleeves or wear short sleeves

• Ensure lighting

limits glare

• Use color-

contrasted or large-print dials• Mark On, Off, High, Low, etc., with brightly colored craft paint on stovetop, oven or microwave

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Cutting and ChoppingUse vegetable peeler rather than knife for small itemsEnsure proper lighting in food prep area

Use color contrast

Consider cut-resistant gloves

Use precut foods

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Use contrast and reduce

glare

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Eating

Use dishes that contrast with food

Set dishes on contrasting tablecloths or placemat

Use cups or glasses that contrast with liquid

Eat with a gooseneck lamp shining over plate

Use rimmed plates

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Healthful Convenience FoodsPrecut and packaged produceFrozen fruits and vegetablesReduced-sodium canned vegetables and beansFrozen “steamable” vegetables or meals Nutritionally balanced frozen meals

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Eating OutDrink water, low-fat milk or other drinks without added sugar

Start meal with a salad

Choose steamed, grilled or broiled dishes

Avoid foods with creamy sauces or gravies

If portion sizes are too large, pack half of your food to go immediately

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Helpful Kitchen Tools for Low Vision

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Resourceshttp://aota.org/Consumers/consumers/Adults/LowVision/35190.aspx

http://nei.nih.gov/lowvision

http://ndvisionservices.com

http://ndipat.org

http://lowvisionchef.com

www.shoplowvision.com

http://assistivetech.nethttp://ameds.com/daily-living-aids/eating-aids/adaptive-eating-utensils.html

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Resourceshttp://Lowvision.org

http://lighthouse.org/navh

www.visionaware.org

www.lowvision.com/tips

www.afb.org/

www.goingblindmovie.com: “Going Blind: Coming Out of the Dark About Vision Loss”

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