Question

Your assignment is to research (using the reputable websites in this module) the following identifying the special dietary needs for individuals with these health conditions: you might also include recommended physical activity: • Weight control Diabetes Cardiovascular disease • Hypertension • Cancer • Lactose sensitivity Gluten-Free • Food Allergies For each of the conditions listed above include a paragraph with the name and brief description of the condition or disease. recommended diet (foods allowed, not allowed or in moderation) and include a reputable website where detailed information can be found. Your paper should include a paragraph on how you as a medical assistant might instruct patients on these needs showing awareness of your patient's concerns regarding changes to their diets and physical activity: think Therapeutic Communication

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1. Weight control- Body mass index above 30kg/m2 is considered obese. Weight control is extremely important to reduce risk of life threatening diseases.

Diet should include very low amounts of carbohydrare, high protein, low fat diet.Avoid red meat, cheese, sugar,processed food

2. Diabetes- Is abnomally high level of serum glucose .Type1 is diabetes which occurs in childhood. Type 2 is an adulthood diabetes which is mostly due to obesity, improper diet and sedentary lifestyle

Diet should include low calorie, low fat, moderate protein. Strictly avoid sugar in any form

3. Cardiovascular disease- Is any disease that can affect the function of heart. Most common being atherosclerosis causing buildup of fats in the arterial walls

Diet recommended would be low fat, low sodium diet. Strictly avoid processed and canned foods

4.Hypertension-   Is abnormally high levels of blood pressure ie. more than 140/90 mm hg .

Diet would be low fat, low sodium diet.eat more grains and fruits. Again strictly avoid processed and canned food. Read food label thoroughly for sodium content