Why is good nutrition important? 

Why is good nutrition important?

2. Describe each of the nutrient groups (fats, proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, water).

Analyze your own nutritional status according to the Canada Food Guide (2019). In which food “group” is your nutrition most at risk? What might be the health effects of poor nutrition in relation to this food group? Identify two strategies to acquire better nutrition in this area. (6 marks)

Identify which vitamins and nutrients can be acquired from the Food group of the Canada’s Food Guide that you are lacking in. If you were to choose a multivitamin to support the vitamins and nutrients that you are lacking, which one would you choose and why? (This part requires a trip to the store to review vitamin brands or online shoppingJ).

Clients and often seniors commonly require special diets. When a special diet is ordered by a Primary Caregiver (Nurse Practitioner or Physician), the nurse and dietician will develop a plan for meeting the client’s nutritional needs. The following are common special diets: Low sodium; Diabetic; Gluten free; High-fibre

1. Using all four of the diet types listed above list three examples of foods that are appropriate for a client to eat from each of the food groups.

2. Using all four of the diet types listed above list three specific foods that a client should avoid.

3. Choose one of the diet types and utilizing Canada’s Food Guide complete a one day meal plan including three meals and two snacks. Your presentation of your meal plan must clearly indicate the Canada Food Guide groups.