expresses desire to lose weight, first actions
Obtain a 24-hr dietary recall
Rationale: using nursing process is to obtain a diet history, such as a 24-hr dietary recall, write
down everything consumed over a 24-hr pe
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expresses desire to lose weight, first actions
Obtain a 24-hr dietary recall
Rationale: using nursing process is to obtain a diet history, such as a 24-hr dietary recall, write
down everything consumed over a 24-hr period is a crucial component of assessment process to
identify eating behaviors and therefore be able to recommend dietary modifications based on
data received Recommend checking weight once weekly weigh themselves regularly to
monitor weight loss or gain Assist w/ creating an exercise plan creation of a personalized
exercise plan to increase strength and promote weight loss Initiate a plan for diet modification
based on assessment data to promote weight loss.
nutritional requirements starting vegetarian diet. Info include in teaching
Include two servings per day of nuts when on a vegetarian diet.
Rationale: eat two servings of nuts or flaxseed per day to receive daily requirement of omega-3
fatty acids Consume high-fat cheese to replace meats when on a vegetarian diet consume
low-fat cheese as a protein substitute. High-fat cheese has more saturated fat and calories than
meat A vegetarian diet is high in vitamin B12 Foods that contain vitamin B12 are animal-related.
best sources of dietary vitamin B12 are meats and other animal products. As vitamin B12 is
generally not present in plant-based foods, take vitamin B12 supplements or consume foods
fortified w/ B12 to compensate for a potential deficiency Fewer calories are required when on a
vegetarian diet vegetarian diet require a deceased intake of dietary fat, increase intake of
nutrient-dense foods to avoid breakdown of body's protein for energy requirements.
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