Category: Nutrition

In this case study you will analyze and think about what can be a good preventative approach towards preventing pregnancy complications.

Write a small summary answering these questions with no more than 1 page with at least 2 citations (APA format)

1. What should you do if a pregnant patient tells you she has to skip at least one meal a day because she does not have enough money for food? Investigate programs that may be available for this patient.
2. Although vomiting is expected during pregnancy, if this continuous after week 20 of gestational period, what is the best approach in this case?
3. Please use scholarly sources, All original work. Must pass as 0% ai. 100% human work

Scenario: Please think about how the body runs and if it’s disrupted in any way; acid balance, hormones, blood sugar, and/or gut disruption; all of which can lead to disease or a unhealthy condition. It’s called non-homeostasis, body is out of whack, we all would love to be in a homeostasis state but the fact of the matter is …we are rarely in homeostasis.

However, that doesn’t mean we don’t strive to be balanced, optimal, and in a homeostasis status. The definition of Homeostasis- is a self-regulating process by which we can maintain the internal stability of all systems while adjusting and changing to external conditions, striving to be free of disease!

So, let’s discuss the 6 elements of wellness in your first Discussion post

1. Diet

2. Hydration

3. Physical activity

4. Lifestyle

5 Supplementation

6. Doctor/Natural Path Follow up

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Rubric: Total points 25 points ( 15 for your post, 10 points for( 2) reply post)

Your post = 15/15 points

1.) Food Diary log

a. Log for 24 hours- write down foods eaten, amounts, and times you ate them for one day. Please also provide the total calories eaten that day

b. Does our diet follows a certain outline or pattern? If not which diet do you believe is best for your biochemistry? Is it intermittent, Dash Diet, Mediterranean, plant-based or vegan. Support your view with 1 peer-reviewed journal that supports your diet, view, or stance on diet and health

2. ) Hydration log

a. What and how much all-day?

b.Support water intake with a 5- year current peer-reviewed journal

3.) Activity log

a. Log for one day. -write down any activity you did, walk to the car take the elevator, wear an Apple watch, and log steps strengthening, pilates, spinning, weights

b. Do you think it’s beneficial to your health? Please support your view/stance on activity with a 5-year current peer- reviewed journal

4.) Lifestyle intervention

a. What do you do that helps you be a better you outside of physical activity, food, supplements and/or checkups.

b. Support you lifestyle intervention with a 5- year current peer-reviewed journl

5.) Supplements

a. Identify a supplement you use or were recommended by a health professional and/or one you believe may benefit your health.

b. Support the supplement with a 5- year current peer-reviewed journal

6.) Doctor or natural path

a, Please Identify if you see a doctor or natural regularly. Yes or no

b. Please support with a 5- year current peer-reviewed journal on the impact a tnatural path or doctor may have on one’s health

reply to 2 students:

Reply 1 agree or disagree with their beliefs on one of the above wellness elements- support with a 5-year current 1 peer-reviewed journal

1. Diet

Food Diary log:

10:30 A.M.

14 cup egg whites with half avocado and tuna (200 kcal)

Iced latte (75 kcal)

2:00 P.M.

Protein bar (150 kcal)

Greek yogurt (60 kcal)

7:30 P.M.

6oz. NY strip steak, sweet potatoes, and side salad (600 kcal)

Total calories: 1,085

Patterns:

Recently, I have been focusing on getting my protein in every day. My diet is not based on a structured plan, but it is usually what I want to eat that day and what is easiest. I try not to eat out a lot, so I do a lot of at-home cooking. Sometimes I eat like this, or some days I eat more. I do try to eat more protein in the morning as I wake up and go to the gym first thing. I feel that a Mediterranean diet would best fit into my biochemistry. It is based on a well-balanced meal, making sure I get the intake my body needs. It is a low-sodium intake, high in fruit, vegetables, low-fat dairy products, whole grains, and lean protein, and limits sugar and saturated fats (Finicelli et al., 2022). Most of these are already in my diet, but not strictly. However, all of these points I find important for your health.

2. Hydration log

How much drank

I usually have one coffee a day in the morning

I drink about 60-80 ounces of water per day. For instance, today I had around 70

Support of water intake

Increased water consumption is linked to a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and weight increase over time (Davy et al., 2025). Drinking water has so many health benefits and is a need for our bodies.

3. Activity log

Log for the day: Yara

Today I weight trained from 8-8:45 AM

Then I speed walk on the treadmill for 3 miles

At work, I tend to walk a lot

I tracked on my Apple Watch 11,500 steps

Benefits

Walking 10,000 steps can enhance cardiovascular health and lower the risk of cancer and dementia more effectively than any medication or injection presently on the market, according to studies published in JAMA (Hawes, 2022).

Getting movement and physical activity is great for your heart and mobility as you get older.

It is also important to stay active for your health, according to peer-reviewed journals

4. Lifestyle intervention

Lifestyle practice

Try to get 7 to 8 hours of sleep

Alone time to be able to take a moment and breathe

Peer-reviewed Support

According to the peer-reviewed study, participants who spent more time alone throughout the study time reported feeling less stressed and happier with their level of autonomy overall (Weinstein et al., 2023). Being able to back away from things for a moment will help lower your stress level and look at things from a different perspective.

5. Supplements

Supplements I take

I take Calcium due to support my bones

Peer-Reviewed Support

According to the peer-reviewed journal, calcium from food is essential for bone health and metabolism. Adequate calcium and vitamin D consumption is important for the growth of bones in young patients, which is established around age 30. The risk of osteoporosis and subsequent pathological fractures in maturity is decreased by having healthy bones (Plantz et al., 2024). Calcium is with Vitamin D, which will help strengthen the bones and help decrease the risk of diseases.

6. Doctor or natural path

Do you see a doctor regularly?

I do not see a doctor regularly

But I do think that I need to start having regular check-ups

Peer-reviewed Journal

More frequent primary care visits are linked to better patient outcomes, according to earlier research (Khazen et al., 2023). There will be better numbers in healthy patients with consistent visits

Emily discussion:

1.) Food Diary log

Breakfast – 8:30am:

34 cup of plain greek yogurt – 130 cal

13 cult chocolate granola – 130 cal

3 strawberries – 19 cal

8 oz apple juice – 103

Lunch – 1:00 pm:

Chicken caesar wrap – 533 cal

Dinner – 6:00 pm:

2 chicken quesadilla – 804 cal

2 tablespoons of salsa – 20 cal

3 tablespoons of sour cream – 89 cal

1 cup of rice and beans – 252 cal

Total Daily Caloric Intake – 2080 calories

My intake on this day was very structured between breakfast, lunch and dinner. However, it was not the most nutritional. On this day I did not consume a lot of fruits or vegetables, and the diet was high in carbohydrates. I have had a hard time planning and prepping meals because of my busy schedule, but I am looking to start meal prepping foods that follow the Mediterranean diet. This diet, high in plant blessed foods and healthy fats, has been shown to decrease risk of cardiovascular disease (Vope et al. 2025). Therefore, prioritizing a healthy diet not only makes you feel better physically, but it also increases your overall health and decreases your risk of developing disease.

) Hydration log

I have a 40-oz water bottle, and I drank 2.5 water bottles to total of 100 oz of water. I also had approximately 8oz of apple juice in the morning. Water is a significant source of a persons body weight, accounting for approximately 60% of a humans body weight. Water is significant for a majority of bodily functions, and inadequate water intake can have detrimental effects. According to, water is critical to maintain body temperature, adequate blood volume, oxygen transportation, nutrient transportation, gastric and urinary functions, and removal of waste from the body (Davy et al. 2024). Prioritizing adequate water intake is important to maintain a majority of processes involved in homeostasis in the body.

3.) Activity log

6 am – walked around to get ready for the day

6:20 am – walked to my car and went to work

7 am-7 pm – worked a 12 hr shift that involved a lot of walking

7:15 pm – walked to my car

7:45 pm – walked inside, showered, and got ready to go to bed

Total Steps for the Day: 13, 465 steps

Although I did not necessarily exercise on this day, I typically try to go to the gym on the days I am not working. Despite not attempting to work out, I still managed to get a lot of steps in at work and walked approximately 5 miles throughout the shift. Although very low impact, walking is a great way to boost your health and reduce mortality. According to a study published by the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, walking at least 15 minutes a day resulted in a 20% reduction in mortality rate among the participants (Lui et al. 2025). Physical activity is important throughout all stages of life and can easily be done through a low-impact activity such as walking.

4.) Lifestyle intervention

Outside of the other topics we have discussed, I avoid harmful substances by not smoking or vaping. I will drink socially at times, but I try to limit alcohol consumption as well. Smoking, in particular, can have numerous negative effects on a persons body and can even make a person more susceptible to developing cardiovascular diseases and mental health issues. However, a study published in the General Hospital Psychiatry journal found that people who continuously smoked throughout their life had a life expectancy reduction of approximately 6.88 years, while smokers who quit smoking had an average life expectancy reduction of only 0.84 years (Zhang et al. 2025). Therefore, although smoking reduces a person’s average lifespan, it is never too late to quit to add more years back to your life.

5.) Supplements

A supplement I use regularly is creatine. Creatine is naturally found in the body and plays a major role in the way our cells metabolize energy. Taking creatine as a supplement helps regenerate adenosine triphosphate (ATP) from adenosine diphosphate (ADP) to create energy (Pratt et al. 2025). Therefore, this supplement helps increase your bodys energy levels and muscle function.

6.) Doctor or natural path

I see a doctor regularly for a yearly physical. Regular check-ups with a physician are an important step in preventive health. Seeing a physician yearly can help detect diseases early so that a person can receive prompt and effective treatment. Research has shown that general check-ups result in increased detection of chronic diseases, improvements in controlling risk factors for cardiovascular disease, and preventative screening for cervical and colorectal cancers (Kherad et al. 2022). Getting regular checkups can be the difference between a disease escalating to the point where it can be difficult to treat and manage.

Record your food and drink intake for 3 days. Try to be as accurate as possible in recording portion sizes.

Choose a diet analysis program to set up an account and record your intake. Suggestions include and . The program must provide an analysis report of all vitamins and minerals (micronutrients) as well as carbohydrates, fats, and proteins (macronutrients).

After entering your data, select “analyze” in the program to obtain an of your total calories and the amounts of vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, fats, and proteins you consumed. If possible, obtain an average of the 3 days that you entered.

Write a 2-page report (in APA format) comparing your current intake to your DRIs and food group recommendations. Discuss where you are deficient in both micro- and macronutrients and what steps you can take to correct these deficiencies by providing examples of foods you can include in or remove from your diet, or other changes you can make (for example, packing your lunch). Be sure to reference the program used and include a screenshot of the analysis of your intake.

My results over the last 3 days have been attached and I used MyFitnessPal program.

Citation for myfitnesspal

MyFitnessPal. (2024). Myfitnesspal.com. https://www.myfitnesspal.com/reports/printable-diary/elaineterrell8255?from=2026-02-02&to=2026-02-04

respond to the question and choose an article from

Overview:

Food packaging and marketing often emphasize buzzwords like low-fat, heart-healthy, or good for you, but do the actual nutrition facts support these claims? In this assignment, you will choose a product with a fat-related health claim and analyze whether the label aligns with the marketing. You will apply your understanding of fat types, label reading, and dietary recommendations to uncover the truth behind the branding.

Submit your assignment by 11:59 p.m. EST, Sunday of Unit 4.

Instructions:

Choose one packaged food product that features a marketing claim related to fat. Examples: low in saturated fat, heart-healthy, reduced-fat, made with healthy oils, etc.

• Collect the following information:
• A clear photo or screenshot of the front-of-package marketing
• A photo or typed copy of the Nutrition Facts label and ingredient list
• Write a short analysis (400500 words) that includes:
• Describe the product and its fat-related marketing claim.
• What does the package suggest about the product’s fat content?
• Does it use phrases like “low-fat,” “heart-healthy,” or “made with healthy oils”?
• Describe the fat content from the label (total fat, saturated fat, trans fat, unsaturated if listed).
• Discuss whether the fat profile supports the marketing claim, using a scientific guideline (e.g., Dietary Guidelines for Americans, American Heart Association).
• Compare the products’ fat content with one specific guideline.
• Explain whether the product is marketed accurately, misleadingly, or somewhere in between.
• Use your label analysis and the guideline to justify your conclusion.
• You are not just deciding yes/no; you are evaluating how well the claim holds up.
• Cite at least one reliable nutrition source to support your evaluation.

the file named pdf Adherence to meat-free diets… is the project proposal I have done for this dissertation. it was marked, and it has comments to it-

Literature review

An improved literature summary containing some

key points. Some good

awareness of the

topic, but there are sections that lack detail and specificity e.g. all adults and all meet-free diets will present a lot of variability/heterogeneity – may be beneficial to funnel to a specific micronutrient (or 2) deficiency in a specific demographic of the population e.g. Iron deficiency (and anaemia) in females from adolescence to post-menopause following a vegan diet.

Hypothesis/research question

Question lacks a little further clarity and detail e.g. evidence of a deficiency & specific diet(s) would be beneficial. As well as clarity why you’re not looking at Vit B12.

Aims and Objectives

Aims are stated and are clear. Objectives are also included. However, detail is lacking in places e.g. why not Vegan & B12? and may not be achievable in the timescale i.e. there are too many – beneficial to narrow your variables.

Experimental design

A good attempt at the design and analysis, but some missing detail – Data analysis is covered but could be expanded upon e.g. how and what is going to be used to analyse the data.

Ethics cert mentioned, but not included – appendix or at least the cert number.

Time plan

The time plan is included and is appropriate but more detail is needed e.g. you mention synthesis analysis here, but not above?

Presentation

Generally a good presentation of the text. However, supporting evidence is missing in places and lacks some cohesion between some statements and sections. Writing style is good but links to literature are missed in part.

Reference/citations mainly in the correct referencing style.

do not forget to include the PRISMA flowchart

Purpose: Future health care professionals need to become comfortable sharing information about food and nutrition. In doing so, students must be sure to use reliable sources of information, interpret that information accurately, and communicate it clearly. These discussions will allow you to practice the skills that are used when educating clients about the connections between lifestyle and health.

The length of your response should be sufficient to respond in a clear and detailed manner, but should not wander from the focus of the prompt. It is recommended that your response stay in the 100-250 word count range. For replies to classmates, be sure to add to the conversation. Include new factual information. Your reply should be at least 4 sentences in length.

Task: Watch this video on the health impact of our microbiota:

What is one piece of information presented in the video that you found important and interesting? Your task will be to find current, evidence-based information on that topic.

To answer this prompt, find a research article from a reliable source on that one topic. Use either Google Scholar (

) or the library databases to be sure the article is scholarly. Filter for the last 5 years to make sure it is current.

Be sure to choose an article that is interesting to you. Read the entire article, not only the abstract.

Copy the following template into the reply to this discussion. Summarize the research by providing the following information, including a working link for the article.

1. Title of research article:
2. Authors:
3. Title of the journal:
4. Date of publication (must be within the past 5 years):
5. Type of research or study design (refer to section 1.5 of your text to review the different types of studies):
6. In your opinion, what was the most important finding? Summarize in at least 5 sentences.
7. Working link to the full research article (so your classmates can read the source article):

Purpose: Future health care professionals need to become comfortable sharing information about food and nutrition. In doing so, students must be sure to use reliable sources of information, interpret that information accurately, and communicate it clearly. These discussions will allow you to practice the skills that are used when educating clients about the connections between lifestyle and health.

The length of your response should be sufficient to respond in a clear and detailed manner, but should not wander from the focus of the prompt. It is recommended that your response stay in the 100-250 word count range. For replies to classmates, be sure to add to the conversation. Include new factual information. Your reply should be at least 4 sentences in length.

Task: In the Chapter 1 lecture, you were introduced to Michael Pollan’s Food Rules (Chapter 1 Lecture at 5:20). He distinguishes between food and edible food-like substances. Michael Pollan created the simple rules to encourage us to think about what we are eating. This is not meant to be a “diet” to follow. It does not mean that we must avoid all “edible food-like substances.” But perhaps by learning more about the food we are eating, we will shift proportions to favor less ultra-processed food.

For this discussion, find one (and only one) example of a food and one (and only one) example of an edible food-like substance in your food environment.

Embed an image of each of the 2 items in your reply. Don’t know how to embed images? Use the Help function on the left-hand menu of Canvas, or ask Leo. Search “how to embed images in a discussion.”

Below the two images, describe which is the food and which is the edible food-like substance. How did you determine that distinction? Why does it matter? Be sure to reply to at least two classmates’ posts.

The focus should be on the effect of social determinant of diet and non-communicable disease.

Objectives

The purpose of the Nutrition Analysis Project activity is to:

• Demonstrate understanding of macronutrients, vitamins and minerals and how to determine deficiencies and toxicity (CO 2)
• Examine specific examples of cultural aspects of the diet (CO 3)
• Identify dietary habits that need to be changed to healthier habits to maintain a healthy lifestyle (CO 2 and CO 4)

Method of Evaluation

Students are required to complete a Nutrition Analysis Project activity which is worth 5% of their overall grade.

Guidelines

Students are required to complete a Nutritional Analysis Project. The student will conduct an analysis of a 24-hour period to include macronutrients, vitamins, and minerals. Information will be organized in a table format to include: food list for 24 hours, total nutritional value of each item, and recommended daily allowance, risks of deficiency, and recommended changes. Students will then need to write a paper reflecting on their intake of foods including cultural influences and plans to improve and or maintain good nutrition.

The paper must be typed with 1 margins, double spacing and a 12-point Times Roman font. The paper should also include a reference list. The American Psychological Association format must also be utilized for the paper. The paper should be between three and five pages in length (not including cover page, abstract, references, exhibits, etc.). The paper must be submitted through Canvas in order for the paper to be uploaded to Turnitin.

Completion of this assignment is a prerequisite for passing the course. Students who do not complete this assignment will receive a grade equal to the lesser of 72% or their final course grade calculated per the Method of Evaluation set forth above.

The rubric below will be utilized to grade the paper.

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RNSB & RNQB | Theory | Nutritional Analysis | HUN201

RNSB & RNQB | Theory | Nutritional Analysis | HUN201

CriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Content

65 pts

Superior

Provides substantive and relevant development of ideas Offers logical, accurate, and sufficient level of detail Demonstrates an in depth understanding of the ideas Evaluates/responds to ideas in a critical, analytical and persuasive manner

49 pts

Satisfactory

Provides some relevant development of ideas Offers logical, accurate, and sufficient level of detail Demonstrates a general understanding of the ideas Evaluates/responds to ideas in a persuasive manner

33 pts

Poor

Provides limited relevant development of ideas Offers minimal level of detail Demonstrates a limited understanding of the ideas Evaluates/responds to ideas with minimal analytics and with less persuasive arguments

17 pts

Unsatisfactory

Provides no relevant development of ideas Offers minimal level of detail and detail is off-topic and/or unfocused Lacks understanding of the ideas Fails to present analytics and persuasive arguments

0 pts

Not Completed

Assignment Not Completed

65 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Organization

20 pts

Superior

Creates a clearly identifiable introduction, body, and conclusion Provides a sophisticated paragraph structure with each paragraph developing one central idea Utilizes APA format

15 pts

Satisfactory

Creates an identifiable introduction, body, and conclusion Provides a unified paragraph structure with most paragraphs developing one central idea Utilizes APA format

10 pts

Poor

Fails to develop a clear organizational structure Demonstrates limited paragraph structure Incorporates APA format haphazardly

5 pts

Unsatisfactory

Fails to have organizational structure Lacks unified paragraph structure Lacks APA format

0 pts

Not Completed

Assignment Not Completed

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Language

15 pts

Superior

Incorporates sophisticated terminology Avoids irrelevant and redundant words, phrases and other distracting information Contains no spelling errors Lacks errors in sentence boundaries such as fused sentences and sentence fragments Uses paraphrase and quotes skillfully

11 pts

Satisfactory

Utilizes appropriate terminology Incorporates relevant words and phrases, but contains some distracting information Contains limited spelling errors Utilizes appropriate sentence structure in most instances (some fused sentences and fragments) Limits paraphrase and quotes to an acceptable level

7 pts

Poor

Utilizes inappropriate terminology in certain areas Incorporates irrelevant words and phrases Contains limited spelling errors Utilizes inappropriate sentence structure (fused sentences and fragments) Uses paraphrase and quotes in some instances without following APA (i.e., plagiarism)

4 pts

Unsatisfactory

Utilizes inappropriate terminology Presents distracting information throughout Contains numerous spelling errors Utilizes inappropriate sentence structure (fused sentences and fragments) Uses paraphrase and quotes without following APA in numerous instances (i.e., plagiarism)

0 pts

Not Completed

Assignment Not Completed

15 pts

Total Points: 100