Exploring Popular Diet Trends
Purpose
This week’s graded topics relate to the following Course Outcomes (COs).
- CO 1 – Utilize prior knowledge of theories and principles of nursing and related disciplines to explain unexpected client behaviors, while differentiating between normal findings, variations, and abnormalities. (PO 1)
- CO 4 – Identify teaching/learning needs from the health history of an individual. (PO 2)
- CO 5 – Explore the professional responsibilities involved in conduction a comprehensive health assessment and provide appropriate documentation. (PO 6)
The Assignment
A distant cousin approaches you at your family reunion and says, “Great to see you! I heard you are a nurse. My friend is having success with the (insert selection from list below) and I am wondering what you think about it? Should I give it a try?”
Choose one of the following to consider in your response:
- Paleo Diet
- Anti-inflammatory Diet
- Mediterranean Diet
- Vegan Diet
- Ketogenic Diet
In your discussion post, please include the following information:
- Briefly describe the diet you have selected to consider.
- Share how you would respond to your cousin. Please include questions you would ask, and your advice/recommendations.