Question

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. 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).

Answer 1

Sample Diet for Jason

Breakfast	-1 slice of whole-wheat toast spread with 1 tablespoon of peanut butter - a small piece of fresh fruit (Strawberries ) -3/4-cup of breakfast cereal -1 cup of nonfat milk - 1 scrambled egg
Lunch	1 a chicken or ham salad sandwich ½ cup low-fat cheese with whole-grain crackers. 1 Carrot and celery sticks or grape tomatoes or a handful of grapes 1 cup low-fat yogurt
Dinner	1 baked potato Pizza with low calories cheese topping of vegetables and grilled white meat ( grilled turkey)
Snacks	-Yogurt with fruits Or -Cheese sticks Or Almonds or Fruits

An 11-year-old needs a healthy diet for his proper growth and development. The diet will be same as the dietary needs of any other child of the same age, but the diet should be healthy. Kids with diabetes benefit from a healthy diet the same as everyone else. Carefully select the food groups while planning the diet. Jason should be made aware of his health condition and the importance of following a healthy diet. The time of food is very important in managing diabetes. The interval between food sin properly managed. The small and frequent meal is recommended.

As Jason is moderately active and he has participated in soccer practice caloric requirement will be around 1600 - 2200calories.

To achieve the desired calories the diet should include carbohydrate 60-70%, Protein 20-30%, fat 10-20%. While considering the Type 1 DM, complex carbohydrates can be included in the diet along with insulin therapy to meet the growing needs of the child. Diet plan should be developed based on the age, gender, and extend of physical activity. Diet should mainly contain complex carbohydrates such as brown rice, whole wheat, oatmeal, fruits, vegetables, beans. For quality, proteins include egg, fish, lean meat, dairy, beans, legumes. For fat include omega 3 rich foods, like lean fishes and oats.

Foods to be avoided:

Carbonated beverages, trans fat, refined sugar

Five food groups can be considered while planning the diet. Grains and starches, Vegetables, Fruits, Milk & alternatives, Meat & alternatives.