b’nstructionsImagine that this is the Grand Opening of your hospitalxc2x92s Nutrition Center. As a member of the clinical nutrition team, you have played a part in the development of this nutrition, wellne’
b’nnstructionsImagine that this is the Grand Opening of your hospitalxe2x80x99s Nutrition Center. As a member of the clinical nutrition team, you have played a part in the development of this nutrition, wellness, and weight loss centerxe2x80x99s development. Therefore, when the first patients begin to sign up for nutrition assessments, you are eager to use some of the new nutrition programs and nutrition assessment tools. In this Assignment, you will be analyzing a clientxe2x80x99s dietary intake record and providing a summary of his or her nutrient intake. Upon analyzing the clientxe2x80x99s dietary intake you will also discuss other tools, methods and equipment that can be used to accurately assess the clientxe2x80x99s nutrition status.Description of client:MM is a 40-year-old Hispanic mother of three teenage children who works as a counselor in a job placement bureau.Occasionally smokes a cigarette when she is stressed xe2x80x94 maybe five per weekUses stairs at work; is tired at night when she gets homeThe childrenxe2x80x99s birth weight ranged from 9-1/2 to 11 lbs.Family history of heart disease, diabetes, cancerBlood pressure was 140/92Height 165 cm (5xe2x80x99 5xe2x80x9d)Weight 93 kg (205 lbs.)Glucose test values were 300 mg/dl at 1 hour, 248 mg/dl at 2 hours and 195 mg/dl at 3 hoursSerum cholesterol was 250 mg, HDL 36, LDL 200Triglycerides 200 mg/dl.Medications: Glucophage, Lexapro, multivitaminEats 2xe2x80x933 meals per day, and eats goodies at the officeIrregular bowel movements24-hour recall:Breakfast xe2x80x94 Granola bar and a 12-oz. Diet CokeLunch: Large bowl of cream of broccoli and cheese soup and a sandwich with: luncheon meat turkey (about 3xe2x80x934 ounces), lettuce, tomato, and 2 Tbsp. of mayonnaise from the cafeteria at workLarge sweet teaSnack: 2 glazed doughnuts in break roomSnickers candy bar on the way homeDinner: Stouffers Lasagna: about 2 portionsSmall salad with 3 Tbsp. ranch dressing (made from a salad kit)1 piece of Texas Toast2 cans Diet CokeSnack: Bowl of chocolate chip ice cream before bedChoose a dietary analysis program (choosemyplate.gov) or others available on the internet and enter all of the clientxe2x80x99s food into the program. Design a chart that includes a summary of the nutritional intake. This should include:exact food description/food list and serving size that was entered into the programtotal caloriestotal fattotal carbohydratestotal fibertotal proteintotal sodiumat least four or more vitamins or mineralsUpon reviewing the clientxe2x80x99s intake and other information about the client, choose other nutritional assessment methods or tools that can be used to accurately assess the clientxe2x80x99s overall nutrition status. When choosing which nutrition assessment tools and methods to use, please provide evidence and reasoning as to why each method or tool is necessary to provide an accurate and complete nutrition assessment of this patient. (Ex: additional dietary intake history, physical measurements, and biochemical information)RequirementsThis Assignment should be 2xe2x80x933 pages (one page can include the dietary/food intake analysis table). It should be in APA format and include at least two references.Please be sure to download the file xe2x80x9cWriting Center Resourcesxe2x80x9d from Course Documents to assist you with meeting APA expectations for written assignments ‘


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