Alex is 33 years old and has been obese since he was a teenager. During this period, he has also developed type 2 diabetes. Alex struggles to find sustainable employment and suffers from depression. Alex’s attitude towards food is driven by his mental state: he is someone who eats for comfort. He currently takes medication […]
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What was the most interesting, shocking, or interesting thing that you found out about your nutrition via the food analysis?
Dietary Analysis Assignment How has your knowledge changed regarding your knowledge and understanding regarding nutrition, and the relationship that it has with our health? Describe what it was like to track your meals in a food log. What are some benefits to keeping a food log? What were some challenges that you faced? What are […]
What dietary modifications might you suggest to improve her folate intake?
Prevention of Neural Tube Defects (p.129-131) and answer the questions 1) What are neural tube defects (NTDs)? Describe the prevalence and etiology of NTDs. Who is at higher risk of having a child with a NTD? 2) Describe the association between folate levels and prevention of NTDs in the developing fetus. 3) Review the Case […]
Does the assumption of safety place us at unnecessary risk?
Discuss legally available dietary (nutritional) supplements. Does the assumption of safety place us at unnecessary risk? Should there be more regulation?
What are the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) and what do they consist of?
Nutrition homework – Wiki module 1 Answer the following questions: Concept 2: What is nutrition 1. What are the essential nutrients and why do you need them? Concept 3: Nutrition Claims: Sorting Fact from Fiction 2. What is observational research? Concept 4: Tools for Healthy Eating 3. What are the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) and […]
What are interventions that would ensure the safety of your client in regard to culture?
Evidence Submit an evidence-based practice paper about cultural competency in mental health nursing. An evidence-based practice paper allows you to explore best practice and help improve client outcomes on a psychiatric unit. Your paper should describe how you, as a nurse, will include – or have included – cultural awareness in a client diagnosed with […]
Describe the differences between the two tools, and why the switch was made.
Your new client is familiar with the Food Pyramid, the previous graphic representation of the Dietary Guidelines, but unfamiliar with the current Plate tool. Describe the differences between the two tools, and why the switch was made.
Explain the role of each macronutrient and provide the recommended dietary allowances for each.
Provide a brief description of the three macronutrients: carbohydrate, protein, and fat. Explain the role of each macronutrient and provide the recommended dietary allowances for each.
How many children, adolescent, young adults and young people in world population?
Nutrition and Dietary Intake among children and young people in Bangladesh Background (1200 words) Nutrition and Healthy Diet among children and young people What do you understand by nutrition, healthy diet and unhealthy diet? What’s the categorization for age group? Children age group, adolescent age group, young people age group, young adults age group How […]
Discuss how would you ensure she had a warm welcome to the clinic, and show empathy towards her situation knowing what you do about her dietary struggles and fear of needles?
Prompt In thinking about your role and how you would interact with Carla, how would you ensure she had a warm welcome to the clinic, and show empathy towards her situation knowing what you do about her dietary struggles and fear of needles?
