Truck Drivers and good nutrition

January 22, 2008

Hello,

I am wondering if anyone has a good handout that may include good

choices for truck drivers to make on the road. I used to have a great

handout but cannot find it anywhere.

If anyone has anything of this nature and is willing to share I would

be so greatful!

You can e-mail me privately if you prefer. TIA

January 24, 2008

I have never worked with truck drivers, BUT I did work with railroad

workers/train drivers. Some of the biggest helps for them were anything on

restaurant eating, primarily fast-foods, tips for convenience store

snacks/sometimes meals, and of course, alcohol guidelines.

~Jillian McMullen, RD, LD/N

Nutrition Consultant

Connor wrote: In

one of my jobs as a hospital dietitian, I saw truck

drivers as outpatients. I learned that many who are

long distance drivers have mini refrigerators and

microwaves. Ask questions about how they eat, where

they eat, and what they eat. I am not sure it is

practical to have a one size fits all list. Talk to

the patient and find out what he/she likes, is willing

to try/eat, and what he/she has available to him/her

in the truck. Then, make a list as a result of the

open-ended questions and answers provided.

Hope this helps!

Connor, MS,RD,LD

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