Case Study:
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 disappointed by her weight at her last doctor’s appointment. She weighed 196 pounds (height 5’4”) at her appointment and since starting the diet Emily 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.
· Review Chapter 15 and 16 in your textbook.
· Use your textbook to respond to the following questions (provide your responses in the Assignment Worksheet section on page 3)
· Submit the Week 7 Assignment.
· Include the proper file naming convention: SCI115_wk7_assn_jsmith_mmddyyyy.
Grading:
|
Gradable items in assignment |
Points |
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Discussed the risks of fad diets |
15 |
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3 dietary recommendations for nutrient balance |
15 |
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Calculation of energy needs |
15 |
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Created a SMART goal for weight loss |
15 |
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Discussed physical activity recommendations |
20 |
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Adhere to the Writing Conventions in the Written Assignment Rubric |
20 |
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Total Points |
100 |
Assignment 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?
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