Integrative Nutrition: A Case Study

Integrative nutrition places a strong emphasis on education and providing clients with the knowledge to be able to take charge of their own health. It allows for a personal connection between patient and practitioner that is diverse and unique to every individual. The whole-person approach is demonstrated by the idea that integrative nutrition addresses the physical component of diet and food choices but also encompasses the social, emotional, psychological and spiritual aspects of health and wellness. The practice of integrative nutrition is about examining physical symptoms and ailments, as well as taking into account their emotional and psychological needs. The combination of physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual health must be addressed in the whole person-approach. Employing the methods of the whole person approach by reviewing all the components of an individual such as their case history, family medical history, lifestyle choices, environment, and social factors are crucial to fully understand the client. Integrative nutrition seeks to create optimal wellness through a whole person approach rather than focusing on one aspect of a person’s health. Integrative nutrition exercises the whole person approach by creating a healing environment through the integration of mind, body and spirit (Schlitz & Valentina 2013). Additionally, it is important to recognize the concept of patient-centered …show more content…
The principals that are recognized in both integrative nutrition and patient-centered care includes patient involvement in care, collaboration between the client and healthcare provider, the integration and respect of a client's preferences and beliefs, and the empowerment of the individual to make health care and nutritional decisions that can positively affect their