Unit 19 : Health and social care task 2
Sophie:
Sophie, who is 21 years old, recently received her nursing degree and is now certified to
work with children. During the past year, she has been dropping weight steadily, which she
attributed to her training for the London 10k, but more recently, she has been throwing up
and feeling bloated. She frequently forgets to eat, and because she is a very fussy eater,
most of her meals consist of energy drinks and crisps.
She was sufficient to go to the GP. He said she was underweight and that further testing had
shown she had grown lactose intolerant. He suggested she seek counsel from a dietician
about how to modify her diet to lessen the discomfort and put on weight.
Mike Richardson:
Mike Richardson is a 76-year-old retired architect. The right half of his body was paralyzed
when he recently passed out. When he arrived at the hospital, it was discovered that he had
suffered a major stroke that had affected both his ability to speak and to swallow.
Mike's wife is healthy and wants to take care of him at home. It is expected that Mike will
require some help with feeding and that he may find it difficult to consume solid meals.
,A1 concepts of nutritional health
Healthy eating and a balanced diet: The average UK resident still consumes too much
saturated fat, added sugars, and not enough fruits, vegetables, oily fish, and fibre, according
to the national diet and nutrition study, which was published in May 2014.
The advantage of eating healthily and maintaining a healthy diet is that they will contribute
to providing the nutrients needed for body growth and repair as well as the energy you
need to be active throughout the day. Also, eating a balanced diet and maintaining a healthy
weight will prevent you from getting diseases like type 2 diabetes and heart issues. The
problem with nutritional health is that some of the necessary components, including zinc,
iron, selenium, and vitamins A, B, C, and E, can harm other parts of your body.
Consequently, eating nutritious foods and following a balanced diet are essential for your
body. An individual's immune system will be strengthened by a balanced diet and healthy
eating habits. A strong system can prevent biological functions from failing by battling
harmful germs that cause disease. The likelihood of illnesses and time commitment will
decrease with a robust immune system and a healthy, balanced diet. Healthy food is
chosen. be costly but crucial to a balanced diet. Preparation is crucial when making meals at
home because whole foods take longer to prepare than processed dishes.
Sophie attends a university and participates in sports. If she wants to have adequate energy
for training, she must be able to maintain a balanced diet. She also lives in London, the
capital of the UK, which is known for being highly expensive. Sophie needs to be able to
prioritise purchasing healthier meals with the money she has left over from her student
loans in order to both grow her job as a marathon runner and improve her nutrition.
Athletes must consume calcium because it is the mineral that is found in the body the most
frequently. It is essential for blood coagulation, neurological system functionality, muscle
contraction, and blood pressure stabilisation. Studies show that female athletes who train
for more than 7 hours each week are more likely to develop osteoporosis. This applies to
Sophie because she has been identified as having lactose intolerance. This shows that she
can consume calcium-rich foods and beverages. Although Sophie must consume calcium-
rich meals to prevent calcium deficiency and osteoporosis, she needs to take a calcium
substitute. Mike, on the other hand, had a stroke and requires help feeding himself solid
foods. Yet to prevent having another stroke, Mike must make sure that his diet is well-
balanced and contains less fat.
,Eatwell plate and main food groups
Referring to the image on the bottom, the eatwell plate is a graphic representation of the
percentage of each food group, as this is the basic method of classifying foods.
The major divisions are:
. Fruits and veggies
.Bread and cereal
.Milk &dairy products
.Meat & fish and alternatives
If diet guidance is not difficult it is simpler for people to prepare a healthy diet.
Usually, even young children can comprehend certain dietary groupings. A dietician
may be required to help those on special diets be comfort t to their nutritional needs.
The eat well plate has an impact on food intake because it makes it clear how much
people need to eat to maintain and keep up a healthy lifestyle. They also need to
understand how much and how much of a meal they should initially ingest.
If a person has less of this, it indicates that they are undernourished, which may
have an effect on their health. For instance, being overweight. The person has a
probability of getting obese, is susceptible to developing heart ailments, and could
even pass away.
A lack of nutrients can cause anorexia, slowed growth, or atrophy. A chronic illness
or an eating disorder might hinder someone from absorbing nutrients, resulting in
undernourishment, which can have devastating effects on the person. To avoid the
diseases and illnesses for which I have provided examples above, the Eatwell guide
is extremely important. An Eatwell guide's advantage is that it provides a nutritional
balance and lays a strong emphasis on fruit, vegetables, and carbohydrates. This
means that the person is guaranteed to be getting the right nutrients and that their
meal is entirely healthy because the Eatwell plate contains the right amount of food.
, The purpose of the eat well plate is to educate individuals about what they should be
consuming and putting into their bodies for nutritional wellness. so they may assume
they are eating the right kinds of nutrients and staying healthy. Light Sophie's
circumstances, She has lactose intolerance, making it impossible for her to eat dairy
products without becoming ill. However, the Eatwell plate demonstrates how much
calcium we need to have a significant impact on our diet's overall health. Sophie will
likely consume less calcium as a result of this, as noted above. Additionally, Sophie
may have significant inconvenience because she must be cautious about the
calcium-containing foods she consumes. However, Mike must adhere to the Eatwell
plate since it can assist him to make sure he is getting the right minerals and
vitamins to help him avoid having a stroke ever again. Additionally, the eat-well plate
will encourage him to conform to what is healthy for the body. Mike, who is 76 years
old and has had a stroke, has trouble swallowing.
Malnutrition including undernutrition and obesity:
Malnutrition is commonly thought of as a condition ,not only does it relate to any
situation in which the body doesn't get enough, such as when people don't eat
enough. nutrition. nutrition for proper function. Undernutrition and overnutrition are
both types of malnutrition.
Under-nutrition
Undernutrition is caused by a shortage of calories, one or more critical nutrients, and
food. Furthermore, it is a state that enables a person to adequately digest nutrients
from meals. This could apply to conditions like ulcerative colitis, where nutrients
cannot be absorbed into circulation because food moves quickly through the
digestive system. A person is deemed underweight by the Department of Health if
their body mass index is less than 18.6.
