Victoria is a 60-year-old woman who weighs 200 pounds and is 5 feet 5 inches tall. She has been recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Her physician states it is necessary for her to lose weight and sends her to see Lauren, the health maintenance organization (HMO) nutritionist. Lauren first discusses with Victoria what makes up a balanced diet. In addition, Lauren will help Victoria determine her BMR and her caloric needs to reach and maintain a healthy weight. What is the recommended weight for Victoria according to weight and height scales?

Discuss how hormonal control of carbohydrates affects our ability to maintain healthy energy status. Discuss what specific outcomes could occur without this control.

identify at least three recommendations in which you could/should improve your diet, be as specific as possible. (For example, don’t just say I need to eat more vegetables. Tell me how, when, and what type of vegetables you will consume.

Potential negative effects of rapid weight loss through fasting or crash dieting include... Group of answer choices glycogen depletion substantial loss of body water reduction in body protein stores all responses are correct

Mary, who has type 2 diabetes, has asked you about the importance of glycaemic index (GI) in her glucose control.  Based on your knowledge, you inform her:       a)  That choosing low GI carbohydrate sources over high GI sources will not have any beneficial impact on her glucose control   b)  That choosing low GI carbohydrate sources over high GI sources might help to "fine-tune" glucose levels when considered along with total carbohydrate intake   c)  To choose carbohydrate sources containing higher levels of amylopectin starch, as it gets digested slower than amylose starch   d)  That she should choose glucose sources (e.g. white rice) over fructose sources (e.g. fruits), as glucose will produce a lower glycaemic response than will fructose

DM is a 19-year-old suffering from anorexia nervosa. Her BMI is 17.9 kg/m2 and she has an intense fear of gaining weight. Despite being underweight and very thin, she believes she is overweight, unattractive, and not liked by her peers because of her body image. e. What are the major goals of nutrition therapy for DM for treating anorexia nervosa?

With a brief explanation that explains the mechanism of obesity (Endocrine/GI) and the underlying organ system dysfunctions?

Susie needs 30 calories per kg. of her body weight. She weighs 156 lbs. How many calories does she need?

What is a limitation of using BMI as a measure of health and Why is it difficult to lose weight by changing diet alone?

(a) Choose one water-soluble and one fat-soluble vitamin. Draw their structures. Give a reference daily intake for each, in milligrams or micrograms. Give at least one metabolic role for each. List the condition caused by a deficiency of each, or describe the effects of a deficiency of each. Give a good dietary source of each. (b) Choose one