Dietitian

The goals of a dietitian must be measurable, realistic and a reachable outcome of favor elongating and improving quality of life. Geriatric patients with advanced dementia are the highest at risk population for getting a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube (PEG) placed…

Based on Body Mass Index Table for aged 2-19 years acquired from Dietitians of Canada’s website (2014), Maria’s Body Mass Index (BMI) is 19.9 which suggest that Maria’s weight and height is normal for her age. Additionally, based on Height-Weight-for-age Chart for 2 to 19 years old girls, Maria’s percentile falls on above the 3rd percentile but below 85th percentile and this suggests that her weight is healthy for her age (Dietitians of Canada, 2014). Furthermore, from my observations of Maria’s…

Since I was young, I was taught by my mother to make healthful food choices throughout my daily routine. She taught me many things some which included helping others in any way that I could. She established the the drive that I inhibit when it comes to helping people better their lives through the foods they eat. I fully understand that good nutrition really depends on good education. I have become immersed in classes which pertain to my major in the Nutrition and Dietetics field. I’ve acquired…

moral ethical theories (Hope et al. 2008:8) providing a basis for justification on ethical decisions. The role of the dietitian in the decision-making process as part of an MDT is to provide information of how Mr Jackson can be nutritionally supported in an ethically agreed way. The dietitian plays an important role, as he needs to be nutritionally supported entrally. The dietitian needs to make an ethically sound decision, as it states in the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) (HCPC…

Diabetes, Feeding Your Child When your child is diagnosed with diabetes, it becomes very important for your child get proper nutrition. Food provides nutrition that your child needs to grow and develop, and it plays an important role in managing diabetes. The things that your child eats and drinks affect his or her blood sugar (glucose) and insulin dosage. Helping your child make healthy choices and following instructions from your child’s health care provider can: • Help control your child’s…

breakfast-lunch-snack-dinner, because you fast for 16 to 20 hours before you can eat your first meal, leaving you with only 8 hours of eating window then back to fasting. An article “Despite the hype, intermittent fasting isn’t a magic weight-loss cure” written by the dietitian Carrie Dennett was published by The Washington Post, June of last year where she discussed a lot of things about intermittent fasting from how it works, its benefits and who it is beneficial for. As well as how effective…

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…

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…

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,…

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…