Module 8 Written Assignment – Type 1 Diabetes: Planning a Day’s Meals
Module 8 Written Assignment – Type 1 Diabetes: Planning a Day’s Meals
Jason is 11 years old and has Type 1 Diabetes. He was diagnosed with Diabetes when he was 5 years old. He is comfortable taking his “blood sugar” readings during the day. He likes to participate in sports and is on the soccer team, which practices three times a week after school. His mother always packs his lunch for school so he does not have to worry about eating the food in the cafeteria.Assignment – Type 1 Diabetes: Planning a Day’s Meals
For this written assignment plan a day’s meal for Jason.
- Include breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks.
- In particular, include any snacks he may need after school to maintain a balanced diet during soccer practice.
- Also include a brief discussion about three issues/considerations regarding nutrition, diabetes, and children that nurses must be aware of.
You may use any of the resources found in this module or any other evidence-based sources (include those as in-text citations and references using APA Editorial Format).
Module 9 discussion:Diet Therapy Considerations for People Living with HIV/AIDS
For this discussion you will review “Living well with HIV/AIDS – A manual on nutritional care and support for people living with HIV/AIDS” http://www.fao.org/docrep/005/y4168e/y4168e00.HTM
Then respond to the following:
1. What are three diet therapy considerations that must be made for people living with HIV/AIDS?
2. Why is it important for them to adhere to these dietary requirements?
3. What may happen if they don’t?
4. What two strategies can you use to facilitate adherence?
Module 08 Discussion – Energy Drinks use scholarly references
Consumption of energy drinks (such as Redbull®, Monster Energy Drink®, and Rockstar®) among children, teenagers, and young adults has risen in the last decade. Emergency department visits relating to energy drink consumption has also risen (Thorlton, 2014). These drinks contain various vitamins and electrolytes, and other ingredients that alter the body’s fluid balance.
Research the effects these energy drinks have on the body and the complications associated with them. In your post, address the following questions:
- How do energy drinks influence the overall electrolyte and acid-base balance of the body?
- Should this multi-billion dollar industry be more highly regulated? Why or why not?
- Should energy drink companies be allowed to market these products to children? Why or why not?
- Should it be illegal to sell them to anyone under the age of 16? Why or why not?
- Should these drinks have a warning label on them? Why or why not?
Module 09 Discussion – Birth Control
Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, most forms of birth control are now covered by health insurance with no out-of-pocket costs, but there are limitations. Research the various methods/techniques of birth control and find statistical data on unplanned pregnancies across the United States and within your state.
In your post, address the following questions:
- Are you surprised by the pregnancy rates within the United States and your state? Why or why not?
- Should birth control products be free to anyone who wants to use it?
- Should birth control products, such as condoms, birth control pills and patches, be readily available for teenagers without a parent’s knowledge or consent? Why or why not? If so, at what age?Assignment – Type 1 Diabetes: Planning a Day’s Meals