Food and Nutrition Service

also refer Mrs Jones for laboratory testing for micronutrient deficiencies (Culross, 2008). The nurse should obtain subjective data from Mrs Jones to identify her food habits, meal patterns and beliefs, if she uses any supplements and if any of her medical problems or other factors influence her nutrition (Culross, 2008; Nestlé Nutrition Institute, n.d.). The nutritional assessment and patient interview are essential in determining nutritional status…

According to the World Health Organization (WHO) definition of protein-calorie malnutrition is the chronic deficiency of protein and connected with energy. Also, malnutrition is the under or over macro and micro nutrition deficiency in the body. The macronutrients are protein, fat, CHO and fat soluble vitamins. The micronutrients are the water soluble vitamins, minerals and water. This malnutrition can be affected from the not eating enough healthy diets and recognizing from the physical…

world, America prides itself with helping the needy. The United States’ USDA helps its people by providing Food Stamp Programs, school meals program, SNAP, and WIC. However in 2015 America had an increase in poverty and in food insecurity. Food insecurity is problem in about 13 percent of American households. Food insecurity is lacking the ability to obtain nutritionally adequate and safe foods, which leads to constant hunger following many detrimental health affects. (Stuff, 2009, P.33)…

of developing the condition was high given his age, gender, and long history of smoking tobacco products. Nutrition Services was consulted to determine the need for nutrition intervention, particularly offering nutritional supplementation, as well as providing education related to appetite stimulation and increasing oral intake during chemotherapy treatments. Although the direction of nutrition intervention changed on a variety of occasions during his…

Childhood obesity is considered to be a medical condition that is the caused by extra fat in a child’s body, which may lead to chronic conditions (Mahmood, 2015). It can be detected in children by taking a on measure of their body mass index (BMI) based on age and gender (Mahmood, 2015). The condition has become much more prevalent in children in recent decades and has been acknowledged as a global epidemic that may affect them into their adult life (Clus et al, 2014). The causes of obesity in…

3.0 MARKETING MIX 3.0.1 Product Product refers to a tangible object or an intangible service that is appear to satisfy a particular consumer need or demand. Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) fundamentally offers chicken pieces, wraps, sandwiches and coleslaw. While its primary focus is fried chicken, KFC also offers a line of grilled and roasted chicken products, desserts and side dishes. They cook their products well over the minimum temperature recommend by WHO. Moreover, they also created a…

Chick-fil-a located on 1262 Northlake Blvd, Lake Park, FL 33403 is an amazing break from the traditional fast food chains most of us are accustomed to. The warm and inviting environment mixed with the savory food is why they get five stars in my book. Although they specialize in chicken, they also serve salads, ice cream, and milkshakes. Along with their delicious lemonade and sweet tea. Their authenticity doesn't stop with their chicken sandwich they also have their own sauce to go along with…

already brought unhealthy foods to school and others, sometimes go off campus to get junk food. Consuming junk food helps some students have the energy to get through the rest of the day and others use it as a filler before practices and games that are after school. Although junk food is bad for people, it should be made available in schools because athletes need the extra calories before practices and games, children need more time to eat a full meal because some resort to junk food due to not…

Parents and medical professionals need to be informed of the impact nutrition has on a child. Having the proper nutrition is important to maintaining good health, uneventful childhood development, and minimization to sensory overload. Uneventful childhood development includes; allergies, deifies, childhood dieses, and disruptive behaviors. Minimizing…

What do we still need to know about your vulnerable population and what programs address their needs? What programs and policies are needed? Social and demographic trends are making information and assistance services increasingly important to the average American family. Americans live longer and require more help to cope with chronic conditions and frailties. Older adults often live alone, with no younger family members residing in the immediate area. Family members are likely to…