This course translates current dietary guidance into practical advice for people living with COPD. It explains the new inverted pyramid (protein, dairy, healthy fats, vegetables and fruits emphasized; whole grains still important but a smaller share), recommended protein intake (1.2–1.6 g/kg), serving guidelines, sodium reduction, hydration, risks of excess caffeine and soda, ideal body weight formulas, how dairy and gas-producing foods can affect breathing, the problems with nitrates in processed meats, common food allergens, protective dietary patterns, and the Eating & Aggravated Breathing Log for self-tracking.
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2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines inverted pyramid explained
Protein target: 1.2–1.6 g per kg body weight per day
Build plate around protein, dairy, healthy fats, vegetables, fruits
Eat slowly to avoid feeling too full (which makes breathing harder)
Limit sodium, soda, and excess caffeine
Ideal body weight formulas for men and women
Dairy may thicken mucus; cruciferous vegetables and carbonated drinks can cause bloating
Limit processed meats (nitrates)
Track food–symptom patterns with the Eating & Aggravated Breathing Log
