Assignment: Fad Diets
Overview
For this assignment, you will answer questions about a patient named Emily Johnson, a patient who has turned to a fad diet for weight loss. Using Chapter 15 in your textbook, you will identify the patient's nutrient needs and formulate a plan to help her lose weight safely. Refer to the Grading section of this document for the distribution of these points. You will also find Writing Guidelines at the end of this document that will assist you in meeting the expectations for writing your care plan.
This assignment is intended to explorebasic nutritional principles such as energy requirements, sources, and uses. Additionally, you will formulate nutritional assessments and describe nutritional requirements corresponding to stages in the life span. You will also examine how effective nutritional counseling is contingent upon collaboration, organization, and concurrence among the members of the health care team.
Details:
Perform the following tasks:
• Complete the reading assignment and the interactive lesson before attempting this assignment.
• Review the following case study:
Case Study:
Emily Johnson is a 38 year old mother of 2 who presents to her primary care physician's office with rapid heartbeat, rapid breathing, dizziness, and fatigue. During initial intake, Emily states that she began the Military Diet after her being disappointmented by her weight at her last doctor's appointment. She weighed 196 pounds at her appointment and since starting the diet last week she now weighs 188 pounds. She has been following the "Military Diet" which consists of half a grapefruit and black coffee for breakfast, 1 slice of toast, ½ cup tuna with coffee for lunch, and 3 ounces of grilled chicken, ½ apple, and 1 cup of green beans with tea for dinner. She has been following this eating pattern for 7 days. She reports that she is not exercising, and prior to this latest diet, she was eating on the go most meals, frequently dining out or driving through fast food restaurants. Her doctor determines that she is severely dehydrated, and recommends that she see you to create a healthy, safe, weight loss program.
Worksheet:
• Based on Emily's diet recall, explain to her why this diet plan is not appropriate for long term weight loss. What are some of the possible health complications of this diet?
• What is missing from this diet plan? Discuss 3 ways Emily could achieve a better nutrient balance.
• According to the Mifflin-St. Jeor equation, what are Emily's current energy needs? To lose about 1 pound per week, what should her calorie goal be?
• Help the patient set a SMART goal (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Timely) to help her make a healthy lifestyle change.
• What are the physical activity recommendations you would make for Emily to help her achieve her goal?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.