Jack Sprat is a 55 year-old gentleman who underwent coronary artery bypass graft to treat atherosclerosis. He returns to his internist's office where you work as a nurse practitioner. Jack reads a lot of books and watches movies about fast foods, saturated fat, and cholesterol. He asks for your opinion of what is the best diet f
Imagine that your best friend from childhood just discovered s/he has type 2 diabetes. Your friend calls you and says, "Hey, I know you're studing nutrition now and I need some advice here. I' really scared about what this mean for me, and I need help getting ready for a follow-up appointment with my doctor, I know nutrition is
Imagine there has been a drastic rise in food-borne illness in the city in which you live. The public lacks the knowledge about proper food safety to prevent these problems and they also do not know how to find accurate nutritional information to educate themselves about nutrition and health. · Create a public service bulle
If someone presents him or herself as a nutrition expert, how would you evaluate his or her credentials and the information he or she provides? How would you respond to nutrition information provided by a lay person (family member, friend, colleague, fellow student) that you know is debatable or false? What sources do yo
Any guess how many calories are in your average fast food burger (Whopper, Quarter Pounder, Six Dollar Burger), fries and a soda? How many calories exactly?
1) What are some common problems that arise from micronutrient deficiencies? How might these problems impact overall health & life expentancy? 2) What are 2-3 functions of micronutrients? How can you assure that you get all of the needed micronutrients daily ?
Discuss one of the major micronutrients (vitamin or mineral) other than Carbohydrates, Lipids, Protein, and Fiber? In what foods is this micronutrient commonly found? What are the negative effects if you don't get enough? What if you get too much?
I have to answer the questions below in 450 words. I have been reading the chapter and don't fully understand these questions: 1) In what ways are carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, & fibers alike in relation to health, morbidity, & mortality? In what ways are they different? 2) What factors must you consider before taking
Meal on Wheels has been a very successful program for aging Americans. As the baby boomers grow in numbers, resources diminish and means to support the program gets more difficult to manage, the services will be less stable. Nonprofits can only do as much as is donated, in terms of food, volunteers, transportation and program fa
I am writing a paper I want to briefly explain some of the health risks associated with obesity to compare to my own personal lifestyle b. Identify and describe three new fitness habits that a female could reasonably incorporate into a working lifestyle. How could these new habits improve health? c. Identify and describe
I'm a 125 lbs and 5 "1. Walk alot. Eat lots of vegetables. Eat bake meat. Do not drink sodas or drink coffee. Do not drink enough water. *Explain your fitness and nutritional habits. Also, briefly explain some of the health risk associated with obseity. *Identify and describe three new fitness habits that you could reasonabl
What factors must you consider before taking dietary supplements? In what ways are supplements helpful or harmful?
Planning Better Health for the Future i) The National Center for Health Statistics has established the Healthy People 2010 for tracking the nation's health. Access the Web site and locate the 28 focus areas. Write apaper identifying the top 10 areas that you would consider the most important to address if budgetary restraint
How might nutrition affect growth, development, and learning at this stage?
What are some ways to deal with pressures that cause one to overeat or undereat ?
How might taking vitamin pills have both positive and negative effects on your body, based on your diet? What is your opinion of taking supplements?
School age children have different nutritional needs than older adults. Those needs are a result of several factors included in this presentation.
1) What are some different ways I can make sure that I get all of the necessary micronutrients daily? 2) List the foods that are rich in Selenium, Zinc, Iron, Phosphorous, Magnesium, Potassium, Folate, Biotin, Niacin, B Vitamins. 3) How might taking vitamin pills have both positive and negative affects on your body based o
Describe the physiological functions and sources of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and fiber. Differentiate the relationship of carbohydrates, lipids, protein, and fiber to health, morbidity, and mortality.
I am going to send an attachment regarding my Healthy eating plan comparison. Maybe this will give you a little more insight to help you.
1)What nutritional choices can an individual make to reduce his or her chances of developing heart disease, cancer, osteoporosis, or influenza? Give examples to explain for each disease. 2)Is the United States a healthy nation? Provide supportive statements for your position 3)What is the role of government in reducing chr
This week we are discussing macronutrients. And I was wondering about the below: If the established standard amount of a nutrient is good for you, is consuming more better for you? Why? Can someone please tell me the effects of excessive intake of the below: water protein fiber carbohydrates lipids Include your re
What makes a food organic? How do the prices between organic and non-organic produce compare? Can you taste the difference?
What are the nutritional needs at this stage (infancy) in life? Please give references if there was any used.
Can you think of any food items that are commonly regarded as single portions but contain multiple servings? What are some tips/tools to visually identify a serving size without using measuring cups or scales? There are many foods that we overindulge because we don't know what a single serving represents. What is a single serv
If we have the information about risk factors and approaches to risk reduction, why do some people continue making unhealthy choices? Please give two examples to explain.
Imagine there's been a drastic rise in food-borne illness in the city you live in. The public lacks the knowledge about proper food safety to prevent these problems, and they also do not know how to find accurate nutritional information to educate themselves about nutrition and health. You have been given the task to create
Based on the health indicators of Healthy People 2010, how would you evaluate the outcomes of community health promotion interventions in your area? Provide 1-2 examples of interventions that have focused on health promotion. Use at least one reference.
Is forgiveness a dimension of health a dimension that needs improvement? Choose one of the three dimensions that needs improvement.
Please provide information regarding quality of life now and in the future for 10-17 year old girls?