Read "Food as Brain Medicine" article by Stuart wolpert and mark wheeler and type in the responses for each question
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Read "Food as Brain Medicine" article by Stuart wolpert and mark wheeler and type in the responses for each question. UW is 89 years old and lives with his 89 year old wife (AJ). The last several years he has struggled because he is losing weight. He drives his wife to dialysis three times a week. She cooks nearly every meal (he doesn’t really know how to cook). They will sometimes eat out – a pizza or occasionally a burger. The closest family member is 50 miles away; they are a retired couple (P) who spend weeks at a time out of state. When not traveling the retired couple comes weekly to see UW and AJ and brings a meal to eat with them and a meal to leave with them. AJ insists they don’t need to do that, however, “P” reports AJ and UW eat well when they visit, and AJ reports eating the second meal later in the week rather than getting a pizza.
UW reports struggling with appetite. He does the grocery shopping and still works in the yard (with the help of a neighbor). He uses a walker when he feels unsteady. He has hip pain for which he receives a cortisol shot. He also takes medication for his blood pressure. He wears glasses. Both he and AJ have regular doctor visits. They read and work on crossword puzzles. UW studies the financial and political sections of the daily newspaper, feeds the birds, and is interested in nature and wildlife. They attend church, UW is the treasurer and AJ cooks for the monthly women’s meeting (for about 25 people).
UW reports tiring quickly and – he has a nap every afternoon, and goes to bed rather early (he even missed the Cubs winning the World Series!). He complains of catching colds and having a sore throat easily. He has 3 meals a day and drinks fluids between meals. He usually drinks 1 “Boost” a day for the extra protein.
UW likes sweet and regular potatoes, meat, popcorn, ice cream, pizza, spaghetti, most vegetables (cooked – he won’t eat raw vegetables), bread, eggs, cottage cheese, yogurt, all cheese, most lunchmeats, peanut butter, assorted nuts, casseroles and soups. He will not eat raw salads or fish! He and AJ eat together and have a lovely view of the woods from their kitchen window.
An example menu for the couple:
Breakfast Toast (whole grain) and eggs – 1 1/2 each Fruit
Snack – mineral water and 1/2 “Boost” drink
Lunch Sandwiches – ham and cheese with mayo on whole grain bread Green beans (or a different cooked vegetable – carrots, California blend, corn) Cottage cheese Fruit Snack – mineral water and 1/2 “Boost” drink
Dinner Bean soup – with carrots, beans, ham (homemade by AJ) Hard bread – white – like Italian Jello with fruit
Snack before bed – if did not complete the “Boost” drink or flavored mineral water*
*Mineral water is high in Magnesium – and recommended by a registered dietitian (Jeanne!)
Questions:
1. What are the things that are going well for this couple that connect to nutrition? List and explain at least three items.
2. In Chapter 17, there are 10 things highlighted regarding nutrient concerns for someone this age. Discuss at least 5 of these items and analyze the example menu regarding these items (either meeting or not meeting the needs).
3. What are two recommendations (nutritionally) for UW that would help improve his immune function? (Be specific about food sources regarding your recommendations – people think in terms of food, not nutrition!) Hint – review phytochemicals/functional foods, and your vitamins/minerals!
4. What are some things that UW is eating that help his brain? What are two things he could eat to improve his brain function (review the article provided on food and the brain!)
Paper details:
Read "Food as Brain Medicine" article by Stuart wolpert and mark wheeler and type in the responses for each question. UW is 89 years old and lives with his 89 year old wife (AJ). The last several years he has struggled because he is losing weight. He drives his wife to dialysis three times a week. She cooks nearly every meal (he doesn’t really know how to cook). They will sometimes eat out – a pizza or occasionally a burger. The closest family member is 50 miles away; they are a retired couple (P) who spend weeks at a time out of state. When not traveling the retired couple comes weekly to see UW and AJ and brings a meal to eat with them and a meal to leave with them. AJ insists they don’t need to do that, however, “P” reports AJ and UW eat well when they visit, and AJ reports eating the second meal later in the week rather than getting a pizza.
UW reports struggling with appetite. He does the grocery shopping and still works in the yard (with the help of a neighbor). He uses a walker when he feels unsteady. He has hip pain for which he receives a cortisol shot. He also takes medication for his blood pressure. He wears glasses. Both he and AJ have regular doctor visits. They read and work on crossword puzzles. UW studies the financial and political sections of the daily newspaper, feeds the birds, and is interested in nature and wildlife. They attend church, UW is the treasurer and AJ cooks for the monthly women’s meeting (for about 25 people).
UW reports tiring quickly and – he has a nap every afternoon, and goes to bed rather early (he even missed the Cubs winning the World Series!). He complains of catching colds and having a sore throat easily. He has 3 meals a day and drinks fluids between meals. He usually drinks 1 “Boost” a day for the extra protein.
UW likes sweet and regular potatoes, meat, popcorn, ice cream, pizza, spaghetti, most vegetables (cooked – he won’t eat raw vegetables), bread, eggs, cottage cheese, yogurt, all cheese, most lunchmeats, peanut butter, assorted nuts, casseroles and soups. He will not eat raw salads or fish! He and AJ eat together and have a lovely view of the woods from their kitchen window.
An example menu for the couple:
Breakfast Toast (whole grain) and eggs – 1 1/2 each Fruit
Snack – mineral water and 1/2 “Boost” drink
Lunch Sandwiches – ham and cheese with mayo on whole grain bread Green beans (or a different cooked vegetable – carrots, California blend, corn) Cottage cheese Fruit Snack – mineral water and 1/2 “Boost” drink
Dinner Bean soup – with carrots, beans, ham (homemade by AJ) Hard bread – white – like Italian Jello with fruit
Snack before bed – if did not complete the “Boost” drink or flavored mineral water*
*Mineral water is high in Magnesium – and recommended by a registered dietitian (Jeanne!)
Questions:
1. What are the things that are going well for this couple that connect to nutrition? List and explain at least three items.
2. In Chapter 17, there are 10 things highlighted regarding nutrient concerns for someone this age. Discuss at least 5 of these items and analyze the example menu regarding these items (either meeting or not meeting the needs).
3. What are two recommendations (nutritionally) for UW that would help improve his immune function? (Be specific about food sources regarding your recommendations – people think in terms of food, not nutrition!) Hint – review phytochemicals/functional foods, and your vitamins/minerals!
4. What are some things that UW is eating that help his brain? What are two things he could eat to improve his brain function (review the article provided on food and the brain!)
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