1.3 DESCRIBE WAYS TO RESOLVE ANY DIFFICULTIES OR DILEMMAS ABOUT THE CHOICE OF FOOD AND DRINK If the individual selects a food to consume that is not suitable as detailed in their plan of care, you should try to offer suitable alternatives. 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 your role to advise the individual of the content of the food and the consequences of eating it. 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. You should report the matter immediately and follow your organisations policies and procedures regarding reporting the matter e.g.
Your hygiene Food storage Records of food stuffs Preventing infection Why is it important that food and drink are provided in manageable portions and at a pace that suits the client? What action would you take if you noticed a client was not eating/drinking? How could you encourage them to eat/drink? Attach a copy of a food chart that you have filled in. Why is it important that you have a record of this information?
To resolve any difficulties we should give choices and let them decide, given more details about the food to help them choose and information needed. Explain to the individual the importance of a healthy diet and why it benefits them, and support them to choose the best option for them and why each dish has it pros and cons. For example – should they be choosing high calorific content or fibrous. Equipment provident should suit each individual’s needs, large handled cups for those who have problem gripping items (arthritis/gout), weighted cutlery, plate
People on a carb controlled diet need to control their portion intake. Even if they eat too much of a portion of healthy foods it could mess with their blood sugar levels. Fruits, milk and starches are also good carbohydrates. They should intake about 45- 60 grams of carbohydrates a meal. A carb controlled diet allows diabetics more choices of food.
A major issue would be tackling obesity. Obesity is a common risk factor in today’s society so by having campaigns or even workshops individuals can asses vital information on how to avoid obesity, such as informing them about the consumption of healthy foods, necessary exercise and where to gain help. On the other hand an example of the medical model of health would be a patient who has gone to the doctors due to abdominal pains. In order for the doctor to give a diagnosis they would have to interact with the patient and obtain some medical history. After that the doctor can check the patient
Nutrition has become an important word thanks to | |the involvement of the USDA in our daily food requirements, and the FDA’s involvement in determining what is and is not dangerous| |for us to consume. | |What is the connection between nutrition and health? | |There is a big connection between nutrition and health. With a poor nutrition your health will automatically jeopardize your | |health. A good nutrition ensures that a person stays healthy.
In this product the consumer will be able to see the nutrition information written on the packaging. Besides that, the packaging also contains ingredients of what the product is made of. This is important for the consumer to read before they decided to purchase the product. Thus, from the packaging the company is trying to build a relation with their consumer by writing out few words that attract the consumer to actually buy the products. The consumer will get extra services after purchasing the product.
Understanding how to read and interpret nutrition facts labels on foods and drinks can be extremely frustrating to the average consumer. The label seems misleading at first glance, but in taking time to read carefully, it becomes clear as to the nutritional value. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration states that nutrition facts labels are intended to make it easier to use so consumers can make quick, informed food choices that contribute to a healthy diet. The labels also provide recommended dietary information for important nutrients, including fats, sodium and fiber (How). The serving size section of the label is one of the most important sections to read.
Films made in other countries can demonstrate different cultures and may intrigue as well as educate people. Diet Variants in what people like to eat is very important for the health and social care profession, as individual tastes have to be taken into account when planning a person’s diet. A meal must be catered to their health and religious requirements. So, this could result in it being quite difficult to make a meal that suits every individual. People can be educated on different cultures based on the food they eat from that country.
In order to lose weight, both females and male have been careful about their diet so as to avoid taking in unnecessary fatness (Marcus and Grollman, 2002) However, during the dietary process there are nutrition losses and it will cause adverse effect on the health of people. Noticing this, it is the mission of the nutrition supplement product Forever Young to address the issue of malnutrition for people who are undergoing a diet. In this sense, the product can not only guarantee they have a healthy body and at the same time they can be fit to be attractive which will meet the requirement of people in the current society. Initially, the product of Forever Young advocates naturalness which means it has provide natural nutrient to human body which has the zero adverse effect. The product has included various necessary nutrients for human body such as vitamins, minerals, fiber, fatty acids as well as amino acids.