Question

Give a Nutrition Diagnosis of persons with:

1. Diabetes

2. Hypertension

3. Common Kidney Disease

Example of Nutrition Diagnosis: (PES Statements)

• Excessive Fat Intake related to limited access to healthful options – frequent consumption of high-fat, fast-food meals as evidenced by serum cholesterol level of 230 mg/dL and patient report of 10 meals per week of hamburgers and fries

•Excessive Energy Intake related to unchanged dietary intake and restricted mobility while fracture heals as evidenced by 5 lb weight gain during last 3 weeks due to patient report of consumption of 500 kcal/day more than estimated needs

Answer 1

  NUTRITION DIAGNOSIS

• DIABETES

Excessive carbohydrate intake related to dietary pattern as evidenced by high fasting blood glucose level of 140 mg/dL and the patient reports of frequent urinations, increased hunger and thirst.

• HYPERTENSION

Over weight related to excessive fat intake and physical inactivity as evidenced by body mass index (BMI) of 28 , the patients reports fatigue and activity intolerence.

• COMMON KIDNEY DISEASE

Decreased urine output related to fluid retention as evidenced by increased creatinine level and the patient reports of swelling in legs and ankles.