NR305 Week 3 Discussion, Exploring Popular Diet Trends

Week 3: Exploring Popular Diet Trends (graded) 3939 unread replies. replies. This week's graded topics relate to the following Course Outcomes (COs). • (CO #1) - Utilize prior knowledge of theories and principles of nursing and related disciplines to explain unexpected client behaviors, while differentiating between normal findings, variations, and abnormalities. (PO #1) • (CO #4) - Identify teaching/learning needs from the health history of an individual. (PO #2) • (CO #5) - Explore the professional responsibilities involved in conduction a comprehensive health assessment and provide appropriate documentation. (PO #6) A distant cousin approaches you at your family reunion and says, "Great to see you! I heard you are a nurse. My friend is having success with the (insert selection from list below) and I am wondering what you think about it? Should I give it a try?" Choose one of the following to consider in your response: • Paleo Diet • Anti-inflammatory Diet • Mediterranean Diet • Vegan Diet • Ketogenic Diet In your discussion post, please include the following information: 1. Briefly describe the diet you have selected to consider. 2. Share how you would respond to your cousin. Please include questions you would ask, and your advice/recommendations. The Ketogenic diet is a very low-carb, high fat diet that includes foods such as: • Meats • Non starchy vegetables • Cheeses • Oils, butters, heavy creams • Eggs • Fish (preferably the fatty ones) Ketogenic diet works by using your body fat as a source of energy rather that the sugars in carbohydrates. This diet has been shown to significantly lower blood sugar and insulin levels, the main reason it is a great plan for patients with Type 2 Diabetes. People are finding more success on this diet due to the fact that they are not hungry. Many people give up due to the fact that you cannot have items such as bread, rice, pasta and potatoes. Recent studies are also showing significant improvement with diseases such as heart disease, Alzheimer’s, Epilepsy, Parkinson’s, and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. It is advice that you follow this diet for 3-5 months before you incorporate any “cheat” days. One cheat day can take your body out of ketosis and then you need to start all over. You need to make sure you are committed to this diet since going off one day can take your body out of the cycle. I would ask my cousin first if he has any kidney, liver or pancreatic disease. I so, this diet would not be recommended due to the high amount of fat and protein one’s body has to metabolize on this diet. Next I would inquire if he has any issues with low blood sugar, this diet drops a person’s blood sugar enough that someone with hypoglycemia could experience issues. Next I would explain that it takes 3-5 days for your body to be in ketosis. During this time some people experiences what is known as the keto-flu which can include: nausea, constipation, diarrhea, headache, muscle cramps, dizziness and sugar cravings. Last thing I would inquire amount was his alcohol consumption since there a very few drinks that are allowed on this diet because of their high sugar content or the mixers you use with them. One night drinking anything not allowed could knock your body out of ketosis and you have to start all over. Resources: Dashti, H. M., Mathew, T. C., Hussein, T., Asfar, S. K., Behbahani, A., Khoursheed, M. A., Al-Sayer, H. M., Bo-Abbas, Y. Y., … Al-Zaid, N. S. (2004). Long-term effects of a ketogenic diet in obese patients. Experimental and clinical cardiology, 9(3), 200-5. Weber, J.R. & Kelley, J.H. (2018). Health assessment in nursing (6th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer.