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Unit 21 Nutrition in health and social care
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Kofoworola Abdullahi 40135191P3. EXPLAIN POSSIBLE INFLUENCES ON DIETARY INTAKE.
In this task, I would be explaining the possible influences on the dietary intake of my case
studies.
Health factors: These are factors that influence how well and how long we live, everything
from our education to our environment has an effect on our health. Health factors can be
used to lengthen and add quality to the life of individuals
Dietary habits: These are decisions of individuals regarding the food they eat. Proper
dietary consumption requires vitamins, proteins and fats, dietary habits play a significant role
in an individual’s life.
Lifestyle: Can be defined as adaptable behaviour and way of life that influences an
individual’s health and wellbeing eg smoking, alcohol, exercise.
Economic: This affects or influences an individual’s financial status, this includes education,
employment status and income.
Socio-cultural: These are cultural and religious influences that have an impact on how we
live and go on our day to day lives.
Education: These influences are the number of skills and knowledge a person has acquired
has a huge impact on their lifestyle, diet and going on their day to day activities.
According to the Institute of Public Health in Ireland (2021) Evidence suggests that those
who achieve a higher level of educational attainment are more likely to engage in healthy
behaviours and less likely to adopt unhealthy habits. This is particularly true in relation to
physical activity, diet, smoking and sexual activities.
Now in relation to my case studies they include ;
Case study 1 Mr Kumar
Health factors
Mr Kumar has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, it is a common type of diabetes. The
body does not produce insulin well enough. Mr Kumar’s doctor told him that his diabetes is
not well managed and he has started to develop coronary heart disease as well .he also cut
his shin which is taking longer to heal. When a Diabetic person gains injuries it takes a very
long time for the injury to heal, whilst being prone to other infections as well.
Dietary habits
Mr Kumar goes to a community centre run by a charity called a home link, they provide hot
lunch for older people in the area. Mr Kumar does not cook but he joins his daughter and her
family for a hot meal every evening. She cooks traditional Indian food with ghee, which is
clarified butter high in saturated fats and her puddings are also very sweet.
Lifestyle
Mr Kumar takes walks three times a week to meet his friends and has lunch, Other than that
no exercises.
The community centre Mr Kumar goes to keep close contact with the GP and other social
services to give centred care, advice and treatment to individuals like Mr Kumar.
Economic: Mr Kumar is a pensioner. His daughter and her family provide his meal so he
doesn't need to pay the cost of his meals. The community centre also provides some of his
meals. He also lives in a granny flat attached to his daughter’s house.
Social-Cultural.
Mr Kumar's religious beliefs do not permit him to eat pork, meat and eggs, He also loves to
go out and eat food with his friends.
Education
Mr Kumar takes lessons from the community-based service support. They also provide him
with a nutritionist who creates his meal pattern and advises him what and what not to eat.
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Homelink the charity that runs the community centre helps to provide a break for families
who are caring for their older relatives.
Case study 2
Georgia.
Health Factor
Georgia has a mild learning disability. She has high blood pressure due to her being
overweight and weighs 20 stone (127kg) She finds it difficult to walk. She has sleep apnoea
which means her breathing keeps stopping during the night.
Dietary habits;
Georgia does not follow her diet. She eats unhealthy food. She eats whenever she wants.
Her mum is responsible for the availability of food. She takes in too much carbohydrate and
fat, hence her excess weight. She needs a meal pattern with the right and adequate
nutrients (a balanced diet).
Lifestyle; Georgia is very active when it comes to social interaction with other teenagers like
her. She does not exercise at all. She's not enthusiastic about her health either.
She attends a youth club for young people with learning disabilities where she has made
friends.
Economic; Georgia does not need to pay for the meals she eats every day because she
lives with her mum. Georgia wants to feel independent so she would like to work in the near
future so that she can take care of her mum.
Socio-cultural; Georgia now goes to college. She walks to school and back every day
because she wants to lose weight. She joined a club where she has made friends. She is
happy now.
Education; She attends college towards getting a Level 1 qualification in life skills and would
like to study further so that she can get a job in a shop one day.
Her school nurse has placed her on a diet which now follows. The school nurse is also
helping her to be responsible for her health and advising her on what and what not to eat.
Case study 3:
Mrs Pauline May.
Health factor; Pauline May has coeliac disease which advanced into stroke about 5 years
later, the stroke left her with left side paralysis. However,2 years ago, she was also
diagnosed with vascular dementia which means she forgets things easily.
Dietary Habit; Pauline has always followed a proper meal pattern. Her husband provides for
the food in the house. She is to live in a care home and will be provided for with whatever
she needs.
Lifestyle; Mrs May travels a lot with her husband especially on holidays. She teaches many
young children in primary school. She has always had a busy life until she developed the
stroke and vascular dementia years after.
Economic; Mrs May always assisted her husband in providing for the household until she
stopped working; due to her illness. She now lives in a care home.
Socio-cultural: Mrs May has always loved having people around especially children. She
socialises a lot so she will make friends easily at the care home. Harry and the rest of the
family have also promised her a daily visit.
Education: There will be professionals at the care home who will be guiding her through
every routine and simple daily activities.
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