Evaluating the Case Data

You will identify a case study and then develop a nutritional care plan for the client associated with that  case.

Project tasks to be completed:

Task 1:

a.  Choose from one of the following stages: pregnancy, infancy and childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and old age.

b.  List the specific nutrition issues affecting individuals in your selected stage.

 

Task 2:

a.  Choose a disease or medical condition that could possibly, or commonly, affect your individual.  This could be anything ranging from diabetes to cirrhosis.

b.  Using the ABCDs of nutritional assessment, create a case study based on an actual client or patient.  You can also make one up.  Include the

following in your case study:

(i).  Anthropometrics, relevant biochemical tests,clinical assessment, and dietary intake analysis.

c.  Be sure to include a list of common medications that may be used to treat your patient’s condition and identify potential herb/nutrient/drug

interactions that may be relevant.

d.  Identify your client’s cultural background and give clues as to their socioeconomic status and psychosocial variables.  For example, your

patient may be a senior living alone on a fixed income or might be living in

a nursing facility with reputed staff.