Week 3 Discussion: Exploring Popular Diet Trends (graded)

Sample Answer for Week 3 Discussion: Exploring Popular Diet Trends (graded) Included After Question

Discussion

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:

1. Briefly describe the diet you have selected to consider.
2. Share how you would respond to your cousin. Please include questions you would ask, and your advice/recommendations.

Chamberlain Care Reminder: As mentioned in this week’s lesson, discussions related to nutrition and diets can become emotional. Please be respectful to those sharing personal experiences, and remain judgment free and caring in your posts. Thank you!

Discussion # 3: Diet Trends/Paleo Diet.

I have celiac disease. I must eat gluten free and with no cross contamination or I have terrible reactions including heart palpitations, bloating to a degree of false pregnancy, swelling, nausea/vomiting/diarrhea, worsening migraines, and even neuropathy. There are more symptoms, but these stick out most. The trendy gluten free eaters truthfully hurt my feelings. If I want something substituted for gluten grains, I find that the breads/pastas, etc. are higher in carbohydrates and yet much smaller portions. The trendy gluten free should really read their labels and I find myself constantly with an opportunity to educate patients and friends/family.

Some people with celiac disease opt for a paleo diet as it is inherently gluten free. Therefore, for the purposes of this assignment, my cousin has celiac disease and has an elevated A1C. She wants to try the paleo diet.

The paleo diet is the “hunter-gatherer” diet and “consists of literally meats that can be hunted and fruits/vegetables along with nuts, but avoids diary, processed grains, and legumes” (Masharani, et al, 2015). Diabetics need to count carbohydrates and lower carbohydrate diets improve blood sugar (Weber & Kelley, 2018). Therefore, I would encourage my cousin to take a journal and count carbohydrates in even fruits and vegetables (Weber & Kelley, 2018). I would be on board with my cousin trying a paleo diet while ensuring her diabetes is managed and her celiac disease. There is evidence that in the “short-term” at least that there is better “blood glucose control” with this diet (Masharani, et al, 2015).

Further questions I would ask include:

Are you making sure you still balance your meals with protein and carbohydrates?

Is your endocrinologist on board with your diet change?

Is this sustainable?

Did you make an appointment with a dietitian to see if you can cover all the nutrients you need from your diet?

Do you have a glucometer to make sure your sugars do not run too high or drop too low with this diet change?

-Kelly

References

Masharani, U. Sherchan, P, Schloetter, M, Stratford, S., Xiao, A., Sebastian, A., Nolte Kennedy,

M, and Frasset, L. (2015). Metabolic and physiologic effects from consuming a hunter-

gatherer (Paleolithic)-type diet in type 2 diabetes. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition 69, pp. 944-

948.

A Sample Answer for the Assignment: Week 3 Discussion: Exploring Popular Diet Trends (graded)

Title: Week 3 Discussion: Exploring Popular Diet Trends (graded)

According to Ramsey & Makris (2019), “The ketogenic diet is typically used in the context of epilepsy treatment and is 70% to 90% fat and low (<10%) but adequate protein. Keto, however, is a popular term that refers to a diet that is typically 60% to 70% fat and approximately 20% protein and is used for weight loss and metabolic improvement” (pp. 1734-1735).
I would start by doing a health assessment with her. Referencing Weber & Kelley (2018), I would start by asking her what her typical food intake is throughout the day, how often she eats sweets/how much, and what she usually drinks throughout the day and how much. I would then assess her exercise regimen and how active she is throughout the day.
My advice to her would be to make sure she is mentally ready for this strict of a diet, maintain necessary caloric intake, and continue with the diet because if she were to go back to old eating habits after completing the diet, she would gain weight back. I would also advise her to not be too hard on herself if she strays from her diet a small amount, since mental health and a positive attitude is very important as well.
References:
Ramsey, D.J. & Makris, K.I. (2019). Letters. JAMA Internal Medicine, 179(12), 1734-1736.
Weber, J. R., & Kelley, J. H. (2018). Health assessment in nursing (6th ed.). Wolters Kluwer.

5. Grading Rubric

Discussion Criteria	A (100%) Outstanding or highest level of performance	B (87%) Very good or high level of performance	C (76%) Competent or satisfactory level of performance	F (0) Poor or failing or unsatisfactory level of performance
Answers the initial graded threaded discussion question(s)/topic(s), demonstrating knowledge and understanding of concepts for the week. 16 points	Addresses all aspects of the initial discussion question(s) applying experiences, knowledge, and understanding regarding all weekly concepts.16 points	Addresses most aspects of the initial discussion question(s) applying experiences, knowledge, and understanding of most of the weekly concepts.14 points	Addresses some aspects of the initial discussion question(s) applying experiences, knowledge, and understanding of some of the weekly concepts.12 points	Minimally addresses the initial discussion question(s) or does not address the initial question(s).0 points
Integrates evidence to support discussion. Sources are credited.* ( APA format not required) 12 points	Integrates evidence to support your discussion from:assigned readings** OR online lessons, ANDat least one outside scholarly source.***Sources are credited.*12 points	Integrates evidence to support discussion from:assigned readings OR online lesson.Sources are credited.*10 points	Integrates evidence to support discussion only from an outside source with no mention of assigned reading or lesson.Sources are credited.*9 points	Does not integrate any evidence.0 points
Engages in meaningful dialogue with classmates or instructor before the end of the week. 14 points	Responds to a classmate and/or instructor’s post furthering the dialogue by providing more information and clarification, thereby adding much depth to the discussion.14 points	Responds to a classmate and/or instructor furthering the dialogue by adding some depth to the discussion.12 points	Responds to a classmate and/or instructor but does not further the discussion.10 points	No response post to another student or instructor.0 points
Communicates in a professional manner. 8 points	Presents information using clear and concise language in an organized manner (minimal errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).8 points	Presents information in an organized manner (few errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).7 points	Presents information using understandable language but is somewhat disorganized (some errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).6 points	Presents information that is not clear, logical, professional or organized to the point that the reader has difficulty understanding the message (numerous errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and/or punctuation).0 points
PARTICIPATION: Response to initial question: Responds to initial discussion question(s) by Wednesday, 11:59 p.m. M.T.	0 points lostStudent posts an answer to the initial discussion question(s) by Wednesday, 11:59 p . m. MT.		-5 pointsStudent does not post an answer to the initial discussion question(s) by Wednesday, 11:59 p . m. MT.
PARTICIPATION Total posts: Participates in the discussion thread at least three times on at least two different days.	0 points lostPosts in the discussion at least three times AND on two different days.		-5 pointsPosts fewer than three times OR does not participate on at least two different days.