1. If we had any difficulties or dilemmas around choice of food we would help to advise the client with his or her choice. Making sure there is enough different varieties of things to be chose from or if an individual feels they have too much choice we can help narrow it down by knowing certain things the particularly like. As a support assistant it my job to assit with choices, and advise them about healthy foods and the importance. For example: A Service user cannot understand a menu when It is present in a list form , so we could help them make their choice by getting images of meals they would be presented with to eat.
Discuss attitudes to food and/or eating behaviour There are many explanation of attitudes to food and eating behaviours many are supported by different research, many of them are outlined as clinical (having an eating disorder) sub-clinical (below having an eating disorder) and non-clinical (comfort eaters). The social learning theory is a main explanation to why we have certain attitudes towards food, which is mostly due to parental influence; this is because we observe our parents attitudes towards food and what they eat. Our parents at this age are in control of our diet by controlling our consumption of food within the house hold; in which we then become accustom to our parents diets, and their behaviour towards the purchasing of food products; therefore we are learning to eat the same way as our parents do. A study by Brown and Ogden found a constant correlation between parents and their children in terms of snack food intake, body dissatisfaction and eating motivations. However it isn’t just parents who play an important role in influencing our food habits the media is also a key influence.
I would also establish a system whereby my students complete a record card or form detailing name, contact information and any other relevant information such as medical needs. Regulations out of the way, personalities are important. I believe that if I am friendly, my learners will relax and know they can feel secure in my class when it starts. Nobody likes to learn with a grumpy teacher. I will always do a fun warm up which helps break the ice.
For example : If the individual has been recommended a low fat diet by their doctor but the individual insists they want to eat “junk food” it is my role to advise the individual of the content of the food and the consequences of eating it and to repeat this to them on a regular basis. The individual is then able to make an “informed decision” of whether they still wish to consume the meal. It is their right to choose to eat their preferred food. I report the matter immediately and follow my organisations policies and procedures regarding reporting the matter eg note in care plan and report to my manager. This is then discussed with the care team and medical staff responsible for the individuals care.
http://www.helpguide.org/life/senior_nutrition.htm Staying on Track In order for the elderly too successfully stay on track when it comes to reaching their recommended nutrition needs there are several ways. The person could ask for help. Ask people with more knowledge than you such as a nutritionist or maybe just family too help you shop or structure out a meal plan. The elderly should also focus on breaking bad habits. Break bad habits such as watching TV.
Although many people may not like natural food because it do not have not flavor, natural food does provide enough nutrients, so people can have more energy in their daily life performance. For instance, when I eat homemade food, I have sufficient energy to be able to study, play soccer, and go to work. Therefore, I enjoy more to eat homemade food than eating processing food. Pollen believes Cooking is one of the most important health consequences of buying food from local farmers” (Pollen539) I agree, because I feel so different when I do not eat homemade food. As a result, eating homemade food with natural ingredients, it would help me out to do better of my daily activities.
It is important that we are able to recognise the different cultural requirements for our clients may present so we have to consider how we can meet these requirements needed. We have a client who has dementia he has to have a gluten free diet, so we always make sure we have a choice of meals and snacks that are gluten free to choose
Treating them as an individual makes easier to be aware of their preferences. Many individuals with dementia can make their own choices in what they like to eat and drink. Individuals with severe dementia may not be able to make their own choices therefore we can inform them, and if they are unable to communicate or tell us anything sometimes we can show them the options. By asking the individuals family we can also see what they like and observing them can tell us what they like better than other things. 3.1 Demonstrate how the knowledge of life history of an individual with dementia has been used to provide a diet that meets his/her
For example, "It has become our language of intimacy, a different sort of English that relates to family talk, the language I grew up with" (397). Tan is so used to hearing her mother talk in a "Broken" (398) English, which she does not seem to notice much of a difference between broken English and clear English. She grew up listening to her mother talk this way and has gotten used to it. This way when Tan and her mother talk it is how their family talks, their own special way they communicate to one another. Rodriguez shares this same family quality like Tan and her mother’s language.
Because most of my family and friends lives are very busy, I also encourage them to do things that they love in their spare time; such as cooking, biking or yoga and to also get make-up sleep to ease the stress caused on the body throughout the weekday. Some of my favorite things to do in my spare time are watch health talk shows, and read updated health literature. I am fascinated by the many things I learn so I often email my friends certain topics such as tobacco and depression screenings. Then, I make a list and follow up with my primary health care physician. I spread this awareness and encourage friends and others to have counseling with their doctors