Nutrition brochure
Nursings primary focus is on the promotion of wellness and disease prevention. In this assignment you will develop and implement a patient educational brochure to educate your patient on the nutritional considerations of a specific disease process. Use any type of publisher software you choose to create your brochure. Information must be in the form of a patient educational brochure.
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Develop a trifold instructional brochure on the nutritional aspects of one of the disorders below:
Type 2 Diabetes
Hypertension
Coronary Artery Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease
Cancer
HIV/AIDS
Include in your brochure all points below:
Explanation of the pathophysiology of the disorder. Provide 4 risk factors OR 4 symptoms of the disorder.
Two common, specific medications (not classifications of medications) used for the disorder. Explain how medications work to treat the disorder. Include 3 nutritional considerations for each medication. (Example: food interactions, foods to avoid, foods to take with medication).
Identify an evidence-based diet to prevent or reduce the incidence of the disorder.
Include at least 3 specific foods that should be included in the diet, provide rational for why foods should be included in the diet for this disease process.
Include at least 3 specific foods that should be avoided in the diet, provide rational for why the foods should be excluded from the diet for disease process.
Examples of Evidence-based diets:
Dash diet
Mediterranean diet
Low carb diet
Low sodium diet
Low fat diet
Modified fiber and bland diet
Protein restricted
High protein diet
Include the information for at least 2 patient resources. One resource on the evidence-based diet and 1 resource on the disorder. Include name of organization and URL for the citation.
Include images or clipart to support your information. Trifold brochure should look professional.
Disease: Type 2 Diabetes
Front Panel
Title: Nutrition for Type 2 Diabetes: A Guide to Healthy Eating
Image: A person enjoying a colorful and balanced meal
Inside Panel 1: Understanding Type 2 Diabetes
Pathophysiology: Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition characterized by the body's inability to produce enough insulin or effectively use the insulin it produces. This leads to high blood sugar levels.
Risk Factors:
- Obesity
- Family history
- Age
- Physical inactivity
Common Medications:
- Metformin: Works by decreasing glucose production in the liver and increasing insulin sensitivity.
- Food Interactions: May interact with certain medications, such as ACE inhibitors and beta-blockers.
- Foods to Avoid: Excessive alcohol consumption can increase the risk of lactic acidosis.
- Foods to Take With: Metformin can be taken with or without food.
- Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists: Mimic the effects of a naturally occurring hormone that helps regulate blood sugar.
- Food Interactions: May interact with certain medications, such as beta-blockers.
- Foods to Avoid: Excessive alcohol consumption can increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
- Foods to Take With: GLP-1 agonists should be taken before meals.
Inside Panel 2: The DASH Diet for Diabetes
The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet is a healthy eating plan that emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy products, lean protein, and limited amounts of added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium.
Foods to Include:
- Fruits and vegetables: Aim for at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day.
- Whole grains: Choose whole grains over refined grains, such as brown rice, quinoa, and whole-wheat bread.
- Lean protein: Opt for lean sources of protein like fish, poultry, beans, and lentils.
- Low-fat dairy: Include low-fat dairy products like yogurt and milk.
Foods to Avoid:
- Added sugars: Limit sugary drinks and desserts.
- Saturated and trans fats: Choose lean meats and avoid processed foods high in saturated and trans fats.
- Sodium: Reduce sodium intake by limiting processed foods and using herbs and spices for flavor.
Back Panel
Resources:
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK): https://www.niddk.nih.gov/
- American Diabetes Association: https://diabetes.org/