Dietitian

Decent Essays
Improved Essays
Superior Essays
Great Essays
Brilliant Essays
    Page 9 of 50 - About 500 Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Amputate Toe Case Study

    • 1446 Words
    • 6 Pages

    Question 3 Do you think Mr. Harding’s leg ulcer and amputated toe is related to his diabetes? Explain. (5 Marks) In my opinion, Mr. Harding’s leg ulcer was due to peripheral vascular disease (PVD) and his amputate toe was due to both diabetes and PVD. In terms of this patient’s ulcer, it appeared on the lower left leg and this is one of the most common areas to have an ulcer when presented with peripheral vascular disease. This disease is a chronic limb ischemia due to atherosclerosis of the…

    • 1446 Words
    • 6 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    As a diet clerk at Unity Point – Meriter, one of my main roles is taking meal orders from patients via the phone, a task that can often feel automatic. At first glance, this role may not seem to have a big impact, but my experience has proven otherwise. Soon after I got hired, a patient called down to order her dinner and did not realize she had been given a renal diet order. While this may not seem like a big hurdle, this patient was already dealing with a great deal of stress due to her…

    • 799 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Patient Referral Summary

    • 1064 Words
    • 5 Pages

    connected and a multidisciplinary approach is essential. Evidence-based psychological, medical treatment, dietary and exercise interventions provide a range of physical, social and mental health benefits for people living with a mental illness (The Dietitians Association of Australia, Exercise & Sports Science Australia and the Australian Psychological Society,…

    • 1064 Words
    • 5 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Most of you already know about obesity as a major problem for children and adolescents. A fairly standard definition of obesity is that it is a metabolic disorder resulting in increased production and discharge of body fat due to greater energy consumption and expenditure. Most of obesity is not due to hyperthyroidism, but most obesity is due to a disruption in energy and weight regulation although obesity is regarded as a disorder of excess adipose tissue, people who are obese also have excess…

    • 505 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Vipul Patel Case Study

    • 1276 Words
    • 6 Pages

    inter-professionals promote an effective communication (NMC, 2015, p.7). • Mr. Patel will have daily fresh water, within his reach; encourage Mr. Patel to drink 2l-2.5l of water. • Mr. Patel will have a multi-choice menu with healthy diet as decided with dietitian. The human body functions properly only if have enough nutrients from a good fluid intake and a healthy diet based on carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, fibre and protein (skills for health, 2015,…

    • 1276 Words
    • 6 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    For my second interview I spoke with Jennifer (Jenny) Reay. She is a Registered Dietitian (RD) and a Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN) and works at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center. I spoke to Jenny about this course and the fact that I have never heard of the DASH diet. Dash (dietary approach to stop hypertension) is something she uses and talks about with many of her patients. It is a program that is full of fruits, vegetables, nuts and low fat dairy. Jenny jokingly said you eat you…

    • 837 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Diet And Exercise Analysis

    • 1101 Words
    • 4 Pages

    I also preferred the way it was organized into different detailed columns, on how to assess the patient. As a dietitian, I will be responsible for not only being well informed on these nutritional disorders but also on how to treat patients and guide them into making the right choices when it comes to nutrition. Thesis: 25.8 million people suffer from type 2 diabetes…

    • 1101 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    conduct a phone interview with Christina Scribner the owner of Encompass Nutrition located in Littleton, Colorado. The purpose of this interview was to further my knowledge on managing a nutrition related health practice. Christina is a registered dietitian and certified specialist in sports dietetics and eating disorders. She has a master’s degree in human nutrition and a minor in exercise physiology and pharmacology. I chose to interview Christina because of her extensive experience and…

    • 910 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Nutrition Appeal Letter

    • 868 Words
    • 4 Pages

    Missouri has seen to it that I have the proper education to foster nutritional health and wellness. I understand that the value of life depends on getting helpful nutrition information and cultivating sincere relationships. To inspire healthy choices a dietitian must be aware of the needs of others and achieve effective integration of nutrition advice. I believe that my adoration for healthy nutrition, my consideration of others needs, and my leadership experiences have made me into a valuable…

    • 868 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Most people don’t give much thought to their pancreas until it stops doing its job. But, this tiny organ has a big job. It is responsible for making the hormone insulin, which helps your body turn carbohydrates from foods to energy for the body. When the pancreas stops making insulin or doesn’t make enough, or the cells do not respond to the bodies insulin, the result is a blood glucose level that is too high. Some people are born with a genetic susceptibility, are exposed to environmental…

    • 533 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Page 1 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 50