Portage BIOD121 Module 4 Case Study Latest 2021 May

BIOD121 Essentials in Nutrition

Case Study Module 4

Question 1 As a nurse, you oversee the Health Clinic at a local college. Today you are conducting physicals on the soccer team members. Susan admits that she has been feeling very tired lately. You decide to investigate further.

Upon examining Susan, you note that she appears to be pale, and, in addition to feeling tired, she always seems to be cold. A urine sample is provided, and blood work is done.

A dietary assessment is also completed.

Breakfast: 2 slices wheat toast with peanut butter

                   banana

                   6 oz coffee, black

Lunch: Dinner plate filled with salad. This includes spinach, cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes

              3 tablespoons of Italian dressing

              A breadstick

              2 oatmeal cookies

              12 oz of iced tea

Snack: Granola bar and an apple

Dinner: 1 cup of brown rice

               1 bowl of black bean chili

               1 square of corn bread

               ½ cup mixed fruit

               ½ cup grilled vegetables

               12 oz Diet Coke

Snack: 2 cups of popcorn

             8 oz of lemonade

Susan’s family has a history of cardiovascular disease, and she has decided to be a vegetarian to prevent this from occurring later in life.

Biochemical assessment results- the urine is dark yellow in color. Hemoglobin levels are below the normal range.

1.  From your visual exam the dietary intake and the blood test, what mineral is lacking in Susan’s diet?

Question 2As a nurse, you oversee the Health Clinic at a local college. Today you are conducting physicals on the soccer team members. Susan admits that she has been feeling very tired lately. You decide to investigate further.

Upon examining Susan, you note that she appears to be pale, and, in addition to feeling tired, she always seems to be cold. A urine sample is provided, and blood work is done.

A dietary assessment is also completed.

Breakfast: 2 slices wheat toast with peanut butter

                  banana

                   6 oz coffee, black

Lunch: Dinner plate filled with salad. This includes spinach, cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes

              3 tablespoons of Italian dressing

              A breadstick

              2 oatmeal cookies

              12 oz of iced tea

Snack: Granola bar and an apple

Dinner: 1 cup of brown rice

               1 bowl of black bean chili

               1 squareof corn bread

               ½ cup mixed fruit

              ½ cup grilled vegetables

               12 oz Diet Coke

Snack: 2 cups of popcorn

             8 oz of lemonade

Susan’s family has a history of cardiovascular disease, and she has decided to be a vegetarian to prevent this from occurring later in life.

Biochemical assessment results- the urine is dark yellow in color. Hemoglobin levels are below the normal range.

2.  A deficiency of this mineral over time will result in low hemoglobin levels and a diagnosis of ____________.

Question 3As a nurse, you oversee the Health Clinic at a local college. Today you are conducting physicals on the soccer team members. Susan admits that she has been feeling very tired lately. You decide to investigate further.

Upon examining Susan, you note that she appears to be pale, and, in addition to feeling tired, she always seems to be cold. A urine sample is provided, and blood work is done.

A dietary assessment is also completed.

Breakfast: 2 slices wheat toast with peanut butter

                   banana

                   6 oz coffee, black

Lunch: Dinner plate filled with salad. This includes spinach, cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes

              3 tablespoons of Italian dressing

              A breadstick

              2 oatmeal cookies

             12 oz of iced tea

Snack: Granola bar and an apple

Dinner: 1 cup of brown rice

               1 bowl of black bean chili

               1 square of corn bread

               ½ cup mixed fruit

               ½ cup grilled vegetables

               12 oz Diet Coke

 Snack: 2 cups of popcorn

             8 oz of lemonade

Susan’s family has a history of cardiovascular disease, and she has decided to be a vegetarian to prevent this from occurring later in life.

Biochemical assessment results- the urine is dark yellow in color. Hemoglobin levels are below the normal range.

3. Using Susan's assessment discuss three reasons that this mineral may be low.

Question 4As a nurse, you oversee the Health Clinic at a local college. Today you are conducting physicals on the soccer team members. Susan admits that she has been feeling very tired lately. You decide to investigate further.

Upon examining Susan, you note that she appears to be pale, and, in addition to feeling tired, she always seems to be cold. A urine sample is provided, and blood work is done.

A dietary assessment is also completed.

Breakfast: 2 slices wheat toast with peanut butter

                   banana

                   6 oz coffee, black

Lunch: Dinner plate filled with salad. This includes spinach, cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes

              3 tablespoons of Italian dressing

              A breadstick

              2 oatmeal cookies

              12 oz of iced tea

Snack: Granola bar and an apple

Dinner: 1 cup of brown rice

               1 bowl of black bean chili

               1 square of corn bread

               ½ cup mixed fruit

               ½ cup grilled vegetables

              12 oz Diet Coke

Snack: 2 cups of popcorn

             8 oz of lemonade

Susan’s family has a history of cardiovascular disease, and she has decided to be a vegetarian to prevent this from occurring later in life.

Biochemical assessment results- the urine is dark yellow in color. Hemoglobin levels are below the normal range.

4.  Explain to Susan why she is feeling tired and cold.

Question 5As a nurse, you oversee the Health Clinic at a local college. Today you are conducting physicals on the soccer team members. Susan admits that she has been feeling very tired lately. You decide to investigate further.

Upon examining Susan, you note that she appears to be pale, and, in addition to feeling tired, she always seems to be cold. A urine sample is provided, and blood work is done.

A dietary assessment is also completed.

Breakfast: 2 slices wheat toast with peanut butter

                  banana

                   6 oz coffee, black

Lunch: Dinner plate filled with salad. This includes spinach, cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes

              3 tablespoons of Italian dressing

              A breadstick

              2 oatmeal cookies

              12 oz of iced tea

Snack: Granola bar and an apple

Dinner: 1 cup of brown rice

               1 bowl of black bean chili

               1 square of corn bread

               ½ cup mixed fruit

               ½ cup grilled vegetables

               12 oz Diet Coke

Snack: 2 cups of popcorn

             8 oz of lemonade

Susan’s family has a history of cardiovascular disease, and she has decided to be a vegetarian to prevent this from occurring later in life.

Biochemical assessment results- the urine is dark yellow in color. Hemoglobin levels are below the normal range.

5.  What is the recommended amount of water that a female should consume daily? How much of it should come from fluid itself?

Question 6As a nurse, you oversee the Health Clinic at a local college. Today you are conducting physicals on the soccer team members. Susan admits that she has been feeling very tired lately. You decide to investigate further.

Upon examining Susan, you note that she appears to be pale, and, in addition to feeling tired, she always seems to be cold. A urine sample is provided, and blood work is done.

A dietary assessment is also completed.

Breakfast: 2 slices wheat toast with peanut butter

                  banana

                   6 oz coffee, black

Lunch: Dinner plate filled with salad. This includes spinach, cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes

              3 tablespoons of Italian dressing

              A breadstick

              2 oatmeal cookies

              12 oz of iced tea

Snack: Granola bar and an apple

Dinner: 1 cup of brown rice

               1 bowl of black bean chili

               1 square of corn bread

               ½ cup mixed fruit

               ½ cup grilled vegetables

               12 oz Diet Coke

Snack: 2 cups of popcorn

             8 oz of lemonade

Susan’s family has a history of cardiovascular disease, and she has decided to be a vegetarian to prevent this from occurring later in life.

Biochemical assessment results- the urine is dark yellow in color. Hemoglobin levels are below the normal range.

6. Being an athlete, adequate fluid intake is very important. Explain why dehydration is a concern. (1 pt)

If Susan does become dehydrated, she may experience a heat related illness. Depending on the temperature and her hydration status there are three types of heat related illnesses. List the three heat concerns for Susan. (3 pts)

Question 7As a nurse, you oversee the Health Clinic at a local college. Today you are conducting physicals on the soccer team members. Susan admits that she has been feeling very tired lately. You decide to investigate further.

 

Upon examining Susan, you note that she appears to be pale, and, in addition to feeling tired, she always seems to be cold. A urine sample is provided, and blood work is done.

A dietary assessment is also completed.

Breakfast: 2 slices wheat toast with peanut butter

                  banana

                  6 oz coffee, black

Lunch: Dinner plate filled with salad. This includes spinach, cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes

              3 tablespoons of Italian dressing

              A breadstick

              2 oatmeal cookies

              12 oz of iced tea

Snack: Granola bar and an apple

Dinner: 1 cup of brown rice

               1 bowl of black bean chili

               1 square of corn bread

               ½ cup mixed fruit

               ½ cup grilled vegetables

               12 oz Diet Coke

Snack: 2 cups of popcorn

             8 oz of lemonade

Susan’s family has a history of cardiovascular disease, and she has decided to be a vegetarian to prevent this from occurring later in life.

Biochemical assessment results- the urine is dark yellow in color. Hemoglobin levels are below the normal range.

7.  What does the color of her urine indicate?

Question 8As a nurse, you oversee the Health Clinic at a local college. Today you are conducting physicals on the soccer team members. Susan admits that she has been feeling very tired lately. You decide to investigate further.

Upon examining Susan, you note that she appears to be pale, and, in addition to feeling tired, she always seems to be cold. A urine sample is provided, and blood work is done.

A dietary assessment is also completed.

Breakfast: 2 slices wheat toast with peanut butter

                   banana

                   6 oz coffee, black

Lunch: Dinner plate filled with salad. This includes spinach, cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes

              3 tablespoons of Italian dressing

              A breadstick

              2 oatmeal cookies

              12 oz of iced tea

Snack: Granola bar and an apple

Dinner: 1 cup of brown rice

               1 bowl of black bean chili

               1 square of corn bread

               ½ cup mixed fruit

               ½ cup grilled vegetables

               12 oz Diet Coke

Snack: 2 cups of popcorn

             8 oz of lemonade

Susan’s family has a history of cardiovascular disease, and she has decided to be a vegetarian to prevent this from occurring later in life.

Biochemical assessment results- the urine is dark yellow in color. Hemoglobin levels are below the normal range.

8.  There is also a food group missing in her diet. Which food group is missing?

Question 9As a nurse, you oversee the Health Clinic at a local college. Today you are conducting physicals on the soccer team members. Susan admits that she has been feeling very tired lately. You decide to investigate further.

Upon examining Susan, you note that she appears to be pale, and, in addition to feeling tired, she always seems to be cold. A urine sample is provided, and blood work is done.

A dietary assessment is also completed.

Breakfast: 2 slices wheat toast with peanut butter

                   banana

                   6 oz coffee, black

Lunch: Dinner plate filled with salad. This includes spinach, cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes

              3 tablespoons of Italian dressing

              A breadstick

              2 oatmeal cookies

              12 oz of iced tea

Snack: Granola bar and an apple

Dinner: 1 cup of brown rice

               1 bowl of black bean chili

               1 square of corn bread

               ½ cup mixed fruit

               ½ cup grilled vegetables

               12 oz Diet Coke

Snack: 2 cups of popcorn

             8 oz of lemonade

Susan’s family has a history of cardiovascular disease, and she has decided to be a vegetarian to prevent this from occurring later in life.

Biochemical assessment results- the urine is dark yellow in color. Hemoglobin levels are below the normal range.

9. The food group identified in question #8 is a good source of which fat-soluble vitamin, that is also considered a hormone? (2 pts)

Question 10As a nurse, you oversee the Health Clinic at a local college. Today you are conducting physicals on the soccer team members. Susan admits that she has been feeling very tired lately. You decide to investigate further.

Upon examining Susan, you note that she appears to be pale, and, in addition to feeling tired, she always seems to be cold. A urine sample is provided, and blood work is done.

A dietary assessment is also completed.

Breakfast: 2 slices wheat toast with peanut butter

                   banana

                   6 oz coffee, black

Lunch: Dinner plate filled with salad. This includes spinach, cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes

              3 tablespoons of Italian dressing

              A breadstick

              2 oatmeal cookies

              12 oz of iced tea

Snack: Granola bar and an apple

Dinner: 1 cup of brown rice

               1 bowl of black bean chili

               1 square of corn bread

               ½ cup mixed fruit

               ½ cup grilled vegetables

               12 oz Diet Coke

Snack: 2 cups of popcorn

             8 oz of lemonade

Susan’s family has a history of cardiovascular disease, and she has decided to be a vegetarian to prevent this from occurring later in life.

Biochemical assessment results- the urine is dark yellow in color. Hemoglobin levels are below the normal range.

10.  Inadequate intake of this food group might lead to thinning bones and loss of bone mass as we age. This is called what?