1. I would assist the Martinez family by listening to their history first. That would then allow me to find potential problems and offer then possible interventions to reduce their risks or problems. It is important to listen to all of the history to find small details, I would then ask specific questions to get more information about that subject.
Potential Nutrition Problems
a. The family has a tendency for eating fried foods, potato chips, etc., which can lead to high amounts of saturated fats and trans fats in the diet. Therefore, can raise LDL levels and put the family at risk for heart disease, especially the older family members. They also consume high amounts of refined and added sugars that can lead to elevated triglycerides, which
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Have you ever substituted in for lard? How many sodas does the family drink? How much of each meal is fruit and vegetables?
Interventions
i. Replace food high in saturated fat with food sources that are high in polyunsaturated fats. Instead of cooking with animal fat, lard, try using olive oil or vegetable oil for frying and cooking with. ii. Limit intake of foods or beverages high in refined carbohydrates and added sugars (including fructose)- which can cause elevated triglyceride levels and trigger chronic inflammation. Substitute these foods for fruits and whole grains. You can substitute sodas, with water and 100% juices. iii. For the members of the family that are overweight, Maria and Rosa, weight lose can reduce the risk of heart disease greatly. Implementing an exercise plan that both members could participate in would help keep each other on track. Exercise as simple as walking for the recommended 60 minutes of moderate exercise a day. If Rosa cannot do that much at once, the exercise could be broken up throughout the day.
b. The family has a potential calcium deficiency from lactose intolerance.
Assessment Questions: Does the family use a milk substitute? Where does the family get its necessary calcium from?
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To ensure adequate nutritional intake Ana needs to get her sources of protein from other products. She needs to have a diet high that is high in fiber, provides adequate protein, and most vitamins and minerals. She needs to include egg, legumes, nuts, beans and soy products, to provide for complete proteins. Eggs and soy based products are complete proteins including all of the 9 essential amino acids. She also needs to have enough B12, vitamin D and calcium, And DHA added into her diet. B12 can comes from soy milk, fortified breakfast cereals and fish. If she can consume dairy products and fortified milk substitutes she can receive her needed vitamin D and calcium. DHA and EPA can be received from fish and seafood product. It is important that she make sure her meals include a variety of nutrients, she should eat many whole fruits and vegetable. An important thing is to find a vegetarian pattern that is full of nutrients that fits her and she can stick
The Sanchez Family is a large family that emigrated to the United States of America from Mexico. The family is deeply rooted in the Catholic faith and retains their Mexican culture. The family members that this case analysis will focus on are Hector Sanchez and his daughter, Gloria Sanchez. This analysis will provide a review of the family members and how each lens and theory is related to the family member and their presenting concerns.
Exercising regularly can help prevent excess weight gain or help maintain weight loss. You don’t need to go to the gym to exercise, doing small actives such as walking somewhere sort distance instead of taking the car or even do some exercises whilst watching T.V. Exercising boost energy, reduces stress, helps you sleep better and lifts our mood. It’s important to eat regular to ensure that your body gets the required amount of energy to move. Skipping a meal doesn’t help loss weight, it means that you will be more likely to eat more during the next meal.
This week we were assigned to assess the Perez Family, this assessment was tailored towards exploring the family’s dynamic and our thoughts on how we as nurses could improve their developmental outcomes. The Perez’s have a three- generational family form, which consist of married twenty somethings, a young and growing family, and grandmother all living under one roof. This family is in multiple stages of development that further the stresses in their daily lives. Although the case study does not mention how long the “main characters” Maria and her husband Jamie have been married, because of their age it is safe to assume that they are newly married. Maria and Jamie have yet to lay a stable foundation (marriage) for themselves, yet alone their
After completing my three-day diet analysis, my overall report on food groups and calories showed that I have consumed ½ oz of whole grains, I cup of starchy vegetables, ¼ cup of fruit juice, 5oz of seafood, 2 ½ oz of meat, poultry, and eggs, 287 calories of empty calories, 147 calories of solid fats and 140 calories of add sugars. I noticed that I did not consume the right amount of fruits and vegetables, 0 cups of dairy, and consumed too much empty calories. To make my results appear better, I need to modify my results on how much food I consumed, list the food I have consumed, and list the functions of the nutrient rich food I consumed and what I need to consumed.
The Anderson family is an African-American pair of grandparents –Ernie and Audrey—raising their daughter’s three children. Their daughter and her husband were killed in a car accident recently; however, the grandchildren had been living with the grandparents before this untimely tragedy due to financial hardships experienced by the family. There are three children, two of which appear to be adjusting well, and have supports in place. The main concern of Ernie and Audrey surround their 3-month old granddaughter, Artesia. Artesia was born with an extremely low birth weight, and has faced other health problems since delivery. While Artesia’s mother was pregnant with her, it was reported that they had been living in a car. Artesia’s mother did not receive proper medical care, as well as engaged in proper self-care, during the pregnancy due to her
Hypercholesterolemia is the presence of high levels of cholesterol in the blood. Cholesterol is a waxy fat-like substance and is a major class of lipid, so it gets into the blood by lipoproteins [1]. A high level of lipoproteins is unhealthy. A high level can result in an elevated risk of atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease [2]. The high levels of lipoproteins are often influenced by a combination of genetic and environmental factors such as obesity or dieting habits [2]. High cholesterol can be caused by mutations in the following genes: APOB, LDLR, LDLRAP1, and PCSK9 [3]. Mutations in the LDLR gene are responsible for causing familial hypercholesterolemia, which is the most commonly seen form of inherited high cholesterol [3]. The LDLR gene contains instructions for making LDL receptors or low-density lipoprotein receptors. LDL receptors play critical roles in regulating levels of cholesterol in the blood by removing low-density lipoproteins from the bloodstream. Mutations in the LDLR gene can make the amount of LDL receptors produced less than normal or affect their job of removing the low-density lipoproteins in the blood [4]. People who have these mutations will have higher levels of cholesterol. There are many ways that the environment can affect the levels of cholesterol in the blood. Reducing the amount of dietary fat you consume lowers the total amount of cholesterol in the blood [5]. Sucrose and fructose can raise the amount of LDL in the blood. Reducing fatty foods will however lower the amount of LDL [5]. Having a healthy body and maintaining physical exercise plays a key role in keeping your cholesterol at a healthy level. If you are overweight or obese you can lower your cholesterol levels by simply losing ...
Using the micro, mezzo, and macro levels of conceptualization we can understand some of the interactions that Brenda’s family is having with the enviroment. This type of conceptualization helps take into perspective multiple angles of Brenda’s life and its interaction with the enviroment. At the micro level we can understand that Brenda is from a poor Puerto Rican family. Brenda’s mother, Delia, suffers from a mental health issue but it is not being addressed appropriately because of their beliefs they understand that she is possessed by an evil spirit. We can observe how this unresolved issues brings a lot of fear, stress, and frustration to the entire family, above all Brenda because she has been targeted by Delia’s situation and beliefs.
To begin we must consider consume fewer saturated fats, it means eat less high-fat meat and eat more fruits and vegetables. Limit the intake of saturated and trans fats as well as cholesterol because a high level of cholesterol in the blood can lead to fatty deposits and plaque in the arteries, narrowing of the artery walls and eventually cause a stroke. Eat a colorful food that is making a selection of colorful foods at every meal means absorbing the nutrients and minerals that accompanies each slice of fruit or vegetables. Eat a variety of colorful foods such as fruits, vegetables and legumes: red, orange, yellow vibrantly, dark green, blue and
The family has time constraints and often picks up fast-food instead of cooking wholesome foods. . They will pick up pizza, hamburgers, chicken or tacos. The family drinks sugary drinks such as pop or kool aid daily. The parents encourage milk products such as yogurt and cheese. The child is a picky eater and getting him to eat his vegetables can be a challenge. The ...
Physical Activity - Regular physical activity may lower LDL ("bad") cholesterol and raise HDL ("good") cholesterol levels.
There may be certain foods and drinks that you need to avoid which can make you symptoms worse. Some of these foods that may make GERD worse are; chocolate, coffee, peppermint, greasy or spicy foods, tomatoes and tomato products, alcoholic drinks, high fat foods, onions and carbonated beverages (About GERD). Variety is key when it comes to making modifications to your diet, you want to try and choose many different fruits vegetables, proteins, and grains as you can. For fruits you want to choose fruits such as bananas, melons, apples, pears, or any other fruits that are non-citrus. For vegetables, you can choose from a wide variety but just avoid or reduce your intake of high fat toppings such as tomatoes and onions. For proteins choose lean meats that are grilled, poached, broiled or baked, and with eggs stick to the whites and stay clear of higher fat yolks. And lastly for grains, you can eat oatmeal, whole grain bread, and rice are all good sources of healthy carbs, and whole grains and brown rice add fiber to your diet. Some great healthier fats to eat while trying to reduce your GERD symptoms are; monounsaturated fats, which include olive oil, sesame oil, canola and sunflower oil. The other healthier fats are polyunsaturated fats which include soybeans, tofu, fish such as salmon, and trout (About GERD). These dietary modifications will help with your symptoms from GERD including
Weekly consumption of meats, such as poultry, eggs (0 to 4 eggs per week), lamb, veal, and fish and other seafood. Very little red meat is consumed using this diet.
letting your children eat the same fried snacks find foods such as vegetables with low fat
The 24-hour recall that involved an interviewer was a beneficial factor in calculating the intake value because the probing questions brought attention to details the respondent might have forgotten. For example, if the respondent had sugar in their coffee. However, a limitation of having an interviewer is the respondent may feel as if he or she will be judged for their choice, therefore refrain for sharing certain meals or beverages. This can negatively affect calculating the mean intake because not all nutrients are represented in the data. In the ASA 24-hour recall a useful aspect is that participants were able to complete the recall at their convenience, which may make participants feel more comfortable to report their intake. A limitation of this method is participants may underreport or over report on their consumption because it may difficult to specify the exact measurements of their food and beverage intake using the online pictures. The three-day food dairy is useful for calculating mean nutrient intake of an individual because participants record their exact intake while they consume the meal or beverage. This helps the participant remember the exact measurements of the food and drinks consumed. However, a limitation is participants may change their diet since they are more aware of what they are eating
Good fats are found in nuts, avocados, olives, seeds and healthy oils like olive oil, flaxseed, and sesame.