Dietitian

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

program the chance to comment on likes, dislikes, effectiveness, impact, etc. would be beneficial for the improvement of the program so we would do that at the end of the survey, still anonymously. This program relies heavily on the registered dietitian and the impact he/she has on the athletes. If the RD doesn’t develop a trusting an open relationship with each of the participants it will be challenging for them to make meaningful and lasting changes in their recovery nutrition habits. The…

prevalence of malnutrition ranges from thirty to sixty-five percent of residents living in long-term care institutions (Wright et al., 2013). Besides the resident’s clinical condition, hospital staff and management experience communication issues with dietitians in providing nutritional care to residents due to inappropriate meal timing and missing meals (Walton, 2012). All of these conditions put the resident’s risk for morbidity, mortality, increase health costs, and decrease the quality of…

designed to help you gradually lose weight and keep it off, while not damaging your health as crash dieting can do. When you participate in a physician-assisted weight loss program, all of your meals are planned for you. A nutritional counselor and dietitian along with the physician will evaluate your eating habits and create a balanced diet that is suitable for your current weight, height and weight loss goals. It is not easy to plan meals for yourself and stick to the diet. Many people find…

they did research to find. The website does not have a date stating when the site information was last updated. The owner and CEO of the website Dawn M. Zier does not have any credentials and corporate profile did not reveal any credentials for dietitians that were…

them talk to a dietitian so they can explain the important eating right and make a suggestion that get enrolled in a gym. I would also suggest that walking maybe a 15 to 30 min a day for those that are in low income. • Narrowed airway- a patient could inherit a narrow airway, or your tonsils adenoids may become enlarge which can block your airway. This I would recommend that see a doctor for medical advice. • High blood pressure- I would recommend seeing their family doctor, dietitian, and…