Nam Nguyen has been diagnosed with hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, obesity, osteoarthritis, and tobacco abuse. Zach Miller has advised a 1,800-kcal diabetic diet with no added salt and a brisk daily 30-minute walk. Mr. Nguyen discusses these challenges with his daughter, Trinh.
- Why might Zach have selected this diet plan? Discuss the rationale for each component (i.e., 1,800 kcal, diabetic diet, no added salt).
- Nguyen’s diet is complex. He tells you he is overwhelmed by the many changes asked of him. How might Zach streamline his instructions about his diet?
- Nam asks what the best way is for him to monitor his weight-loss progress at home and how Zach Jackson will monitor his progress. How would you respond?
- Identify teaching tools that might help Nam understand his diet.
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