Aoife McElhinney Nutrition 5N2006 Assignment 2 The Dietary Requirements of Individuals/Groups Page 1 of 35 Contents Objectives ............................................................................................................................................... 4 Sources of Fats, Carbohydrates and Proteins within Irish Diet .............................................................. 5 Fats ............................................................................
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beginning with better nutrition. Although I do not eat a lot of junk food, I do drink way too much pop. I will begin to decrease the soda intake, and increase my water intake. I also will be eating foods that are either grilled or raw instead of fast and easy fried foods. The next thing that I will be doing is incorporating some exercise into my daily routine. The way I will begin to do this is by walking at least three blocks a day. Although this doesn’t sound like a lot, it is far more exercise then
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youth in America face an obesity crisis that is unprecedented in our history. Obesity rates have skyrocketed by 300% over the last 30 years, with dramatic implications for our children and our society. Introduction Children born in 2000 have a 1-in-3 chance of developing type 2 diabetes during their lifetime, and 70% of obese 5- to 17-year-olds in a population-based study had at least 1 risk factor for cardiovascular disease.” A statement written by KM Richardson. If the childhood obesity epidemic
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blood pressure was measured at 135/85mmHg, her HDL was 40, her total cholesterol was 225 and her TG were 199. She has 2 sisters that are diabetic, and she was told at her last visit that she is “prediabetic”. Mrs. Goldman is a stay at home mother of 3 boys aged 12, 14 and 16. While her oldest child is fairly active and plays football, the other two children are considered obese and are in the top quintile for weight for their age. Mrs. Goldman has come to you with the following questions: 1. I saw
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ASSESSMENT & CARE PLAN CLIENT CASE STUDY #2 Student: Fall 2010 Client Initials: VC Age: 82 Gender: Female Date Admitted to Nursing Home: 12/14/07 Assessment Date: 12/3/10 1. HEALTH HISTORY Brief description of health history and reason in nursing home: VC has a history of malignant neoplasm of her large intestine which lead to her colostomy status. She also has a history of fracture and fall. She was admitted to the nursing facility secondary to her alzheimer's diagnosis
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problem, however it is a medical condition that can have major effects on a child. Although genetics play a role in determining a child’s weight, it is usually due to a child’s lifestyle like the amount of exercise and how much and what kinds of food he or she intake. Doctors are concerned with the issue, as we all should be, and they are creating new programs that geared toward helping children learn how to follow a healthier lifestyle. Obesity is defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that
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(moustache, sideburns), beards are not recommended Nails * Clip nails short, along their shape. * A healthy body ensures healthy nails. * Brittle or discoloured nails show up deficiencies or disease conditions Teeth * Brush teeth twice a day and rinse well after every meal * Remember to rinse your mouth after every meal * For those who smoke it is important you rinse your mouth after every smoke and use a mouth freshener Uniform * First impressions are made within the first
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met * It is important to eat regularly throughout the day * Blood glucose level goals should be less than 5.5millimole per litre before breakfast and less than 7.0millimole per litre two hours after each main meal (Essential Baby, 2015) * Carbohydrates are broken down into glucose and used for energy * To maintain and regulate a healthy blood glucose level it is important to spread the carbohydrate intake over the whole day including it in all
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by poor nutrition include cancer, diabetes, weight issues, kwashiorkor, cardiovascular diseases and anaemia. Combined Outline: I. Introduction II. Cancer A. Foods that accelerate cancer. B. Foods that help prevent cancer. III. Diabetes IV. Weight issues A. People who are overweight suffer from obesity because of too much intake food. B. People suffer from anorexia because of lack of nutrients in their body. V. Cardiovascular diseases A. One type of cardiovascular disease is hypertension
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mass had developed post peritoneal chemotherapy. The patient had surgery to remove the intraperitoneal port, pelvic mass fluid drainage and pelvic biopsy. Often patients with cancer develop cachexia and should be assessed for adequate nutritional intake. Martin (2006) states that one of the greatest challenges for a woman with ovarian cancer is malnutrition: she may have little appetite as a result of treatment of advancing disease, causing her to lose weight. Pathophysiology The symptoms of ovarian
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