Purpose
This week’s graded topics relate to the following Course Outcomes (COs).
- CO 1 – Utilize prior knowledge of theories and principles of nursing and related disciplines to explain unexpected client behaviors, while differentiating between normal findings, variations, and abnormalities. (PO 1)
- CO 4 – Identify teaching/learning needs from the health history of an individual. (PO 2)
- CO 5 – Explore the professional responsibilities involved in conduction a comprehensive health assessment and provide appropriate documentation. (PO 6)
Discussion
A distant cousin approaches you at your family reunion and says, “Great to see you! I heard you are a nurse. My friend is having success with the (insert selection from list below) and I am wondering what you think about it? Should I give it a try?”
Choose one of the following to consider in your response:
- Paleo Diet
- Anti-inflammatory Diet
- Mediterranean Diet
- Vegan Diet
- Ketogenic Diet
In your discussion post, please include the following information:
- Briefly describe the diet you have selected to consider.
- Share how you would respond to your cousin. Please include questions you would ask, and your advice/recommendations.
ANSWER:
My distant cousin has approached me asking me for my opinion on the paleo diet. As I have been following this diet for over a month, I feel I am able to explain to them first-hand what this diet consists of, preparations on making this change in your diet, and how to stick with this diet if they choose to do so. Do I feel they should give it a try? Yes, I feel it helps to stabilize hormones and lowers glucose levels, which can give your body a sometimes-necessary break from all the harsh preservatives along with losing weight in the process.
According to Mayo-Clinic, the paleo diet is: “a dietary plan based on foods similar to what might have been eaten during the Paleolithic era, which dates from approximately 2.5 million to 10,000 years ago.” (Mayo Clinic Staff, 2020) We are definitely not eating…. To continue reading, click on the button below.