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. Explain the term “Recommended Dietary Allowances.”

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

Jeff is a 57-year-old male with a long history of type 1 diabetes. He takes insulin to manage his diabetes, but he has been having trouble maintaining steady blood glucose levels over the last two weeks. Jeff suffered a week-long case of influenza last month but is otherwise healthy. This morning, he began vomiting upon waking. This was followed by extreme abdominal pain and extreme thirst. He called his endocrinologist, who told him that he needs to seek emergency care.   Treatment for Jeff’s acidic condition may include all of the following EXCEPT:   Fluid replacement   Insulin   Dietary water restriction   Sodium bicarbonate solution

uanita, a 42-year-old woman with no significant medical history, has just finished her annual medical appointment. Her doctor told her that her hemoglobin A1c is slightly elevated, putting her in the range for prediabetes.  Her doctor said if she loses 5-10% of her current weight and makes better food choices, her A1c should go down and this will decrease her risk of developing type 2 diabetes in the future.  Juanita stops by your office (an assistant nutrition educator) to get more information. What questions would you ask Juanita before providing any guidance? Please ask three or more questions that are not answered in the prompt above. Make up Juanita's answers to these questions in full sentences, just like a real conversation. Based on this week's readings and Juanita's answers to your questions, describe at least three key components to healthy weight loss that Juanita will be able to implement immediately. This section should be in paragraph format.

Joe is a 12 year old male patient who is brought to the emergency department for lethargy, nausea, and vomiting. It is noted that his breath has a fruity odor to it and that he is sweating profusely. A glucometer in the emergency department finds his blood glucose to be 523 mg/dL. It is determined that Joe is in Diabetic Ketoacidosis.

A patient diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus is admitted to the medical unit with pneumonia. The patient's oral antidiabetic medication has been discontinued and the patient is now receiving insulin for glucose control. Which of the following statements best explains the rationale for this change in medication? acute illness like pneumonia will cause increased insulin resistance b. stress-related states such as infections increase risk of hyperglycaemia c. insulin administration will help prevent hypoglycaemia during the illness d. infection has compromised beta cell function so the patient will need insulin from now on

(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

Jeff is a 57-year-old male with a long history of type 1 diabetes. He takes insulin to manage his diabetes, but he has been having trouble maintaining steady blood glucose levels over the last two weeks. Jeff suffered a week-long case of influenza last month but is otherwise healthy. This morning, he began vomiting upon waking. This was followed by extreme abdominal pain and extreme thirst. He called his endocrinologist, who told him that he needs to seek emergency care.Kidney failure, cardiac arrest, and cerebral edema are all possible complications if Jeff’s condition is not treated.   True False

Is there evidence that genes may become expressed that contribute to obesity? (with citation).

Ann is a 64-year-old diabetic who recently experienced the death of her mother. Now she is caring for her father, who is demanding and becoming confused. To complicate matters, Ann must care for her own teenage children and is working full time. For several weeks, Ann has noticed an increase in her blood sugar levels when she tests her late afternoon glucose. Explain why this is happening to Ann.