Healthy Eating Referrals: Client Case Studies and Diet Plan Analysis

This report presents a series of client case studies, each detailing specific health concerns and dietary needs. The introduction emphasizes the importance of healthy eating habits and the role of a dietician in guiding individuals toward improved well-being. The main body of the report analyzes seven different client scenarios, including a 52-year-old female athlete needing to maintain muscle mass and reduce body fat, a 20-year-old male aiming to maintain a healthy weight, and a 40-year-old woman needing to balance exercise with proper nutrition. Each case study includes a personalized diet plan recommendation, considering factors such as age, activity level, and specific health goals. The report concludes by highlighting the multiple benefits of healthy eating, such as improved longevity, stronger immunity, and reduced risk of chronic diseases. The references section lists various books, journals, and online resources used to support the information provided in the report.

Healthy Eating Referrals

Table of Content.
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
Client 1.........................................................................................................................................1
Client 2.........................................................................................................................................1
Client 3.........................................................................................................................................2
Client 4.........................................................................................................................................2
Client 6.........................................................................................................................................2
Client 7.........................................................................................................................................2
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................3
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................4

INTRODUCTION
Healthy eating habits are defined as the healthy eating pattern which includes a variety of
nutritious foods and drinks responsible for providing an adequate amount of nutrients to the
consumer. Healthy eating stands for “not eating too much or too little”. A dietician is the trained
professional who guides the people to change their eating pattern or imply modifications in their
diet to improve their health and lifestyle. Healthy eating is essential for healthy growth and
development of an individual, to fight against the infection and disease, to recover and heal from
injuries, and for general well-being of an individual (DÜDÜKÇÜ et. al., 2022). A healthy eating
pattern is not only beneficial for preventing the obesity but also help to prevent several disease
progressions. In this, the report will cover the case studies that can include the diet plan for the
clients such that they can effectively enhances the well-being and can able to live their life more
healthy.
MAIN BODY
Client 1
Jill a 52-year-old female who was an old athlete putted on 4 kg weight due to lack of
training sessions and is at risk of losing fat free mass that is lean body mass referring to whole
body components except the body fat. To effectively maintain her weight and so as the body
power she requires a good balanced diet that improves her fat free mass by building muscles and
reduce body fat. The diet should contain fibre rich food such as vegetables and beans, cutting the
processed foods such as fast foods, candy, packaged baked goods, replacing carbohydrates
mainly sugary carb with higher protein food. And meanwhile she needs interval training sessions
(Body Recomposition: Lose fat and gain muscle at the same time, 2018).
Client 2
Mitchell a 20-year-old male, having weight 80kg and is an absolute healthy young man.
Mitchell's weight is a concern and so as to maintain his weight with his hectic schedule he
requires a balanced diet which will provide him the nutrients and minerals sufficient for body's
functioning. Diet should have plenty of proteins, low sugar and salt. Incorporating healthy fats
including fish, olive oil and other plant derived oils. In breakfast, a bowl of bran flakes with
sliced strawberries and walnuts with non-fat milk. In lunch, a turkey sandwich on wheat with
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vegetables. For dinner, a salmon steak on a bed of spinach. Either cutting snacks add almonds,
pistachios etc. (Best diet plan for weight loss & diet chart, 2022).
Client 3
Ruth a 40-year-old woman who is having BMI 23.4 (normal weight) got zoned out due to
excessive exercise at gym. She requires a diet to maintain her body weight along with to provide
her sufficient nutrients. Her diet should emphasize on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-
free or low fat milk and milk products with variety of proteins such as seafood, lean meat, eggs,
legumes, soy products, nuts, and seeds. With low number of added sugars, sodium, saturated fats
and cholesterol. Metabolic functions of body changes with age, so fasting and exercise will make
her body weak (Healthy weight, nutrition, and physical activity, 2021).
Client 4
John a 65-year-old male who lost 5kg weight after the loss of her wife. He is in the range
of healthy weight for his height. John at this age with correct BMI requires diet to receive
adequate amount of nutrients for body functioning. His diet should have fruits, vegetables, whole
grains, and fat free or low-fat milk and milk products with high number of proteins like eggs, soy
products. He should consume low number of added sugars and sodium additionally with a less
exaggerating physical work to keep him functioning (The nutrition source, 2022).
Client 6
Andrew is a 52-years-old chef who is 10kg overweight according to his age group. In order
to reduce his additional 10 kg weight, there is a recommendation for him to eat more and more
vegetables and fruits on daily basis as these can gain strength and energy within his body and he
will not feel lethargic as well. the fruits and vegetables are generally involved low calories and
rich in essential vitamins and minerals which he needs as per his age. He must add some beans in
her daily meal as these are packed with filling proteins and fiber as well (Strategies to lose
weight after 50s, 2022).
Client 7
Luisa, 35-year-old female, whose current fitness level is excellent and have normal BMI.
She generally needs to maintain her fitness level for future as well and to maintain the fitness
levels, she needs the Ergogenic aids in her diet plan. The Ergogenic aids are mainly the
substances which can improves the production of energy, use or the recovery as well as give her
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with the competitive advantage as well. she should add Ergogenic food products in her diet plan
such as green tea, beetroot juice, coconut water, proteins, fat (medium chain triglycerides),
bananas, resins, carbohydrates and watermelon juice. This food can effectively improve the
sports performance via these such specific nutritional benefits. In addition to this, the
overconsumption of these such food products can also cause damage to the body system that can
include allergic reactions, gastrointestinal illness and the damage to kidney.
CONCLUSION
From the above discussion, it is concluded that there are multiple benefits of healthy eating
such as it can help a person to live longer, keeps the skin, eyes and teeth more healthy. Having a
healthy diet plan in daily living can make a person to boost their immunity and effectively
strengthen the bones as well. it can also aid a person in lowering the developing risk of
cardiovascular illness, the type 2 diabetes, as well as some of the cancer. It can aid in the proper
functioning of the digestive system as well. from the above report, there is discussed about the
clients having different issues and to overcome and maintain their healthy living, some of the
diet plan interventions are being recommended so that they can stay healthy and live their life
with more freedom.
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REFERENCES
Books and Journals:
DÜDÜKÇÜ, N., ARMAĞAN, F.N., Büşra, U.Y.A.R., Serdal, Ö.Ğ.Ü.T. and KARAMAN, A.D.,
2022. Assessment of Healthy Eating Obsession (Orthorexia Nervosa) and Eating Attitudes of
Individuals Age 65 and Older. Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, 13(1),
pp.100-110.
Online:
Best diet plan for weight loss & diet chart, 2022 [Online] Available through:
<https://www.healthifyme.com/blog/best-indian-diet-plan-weight-loss/>
Body Recomposition: Lose fat and gain muscle at the same time, 2018 [Online] Available
through: <https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/body-recomposition#how-it-works>
Healthy weight, nutrition, and physical activity, 2021 [Online] Available through:
<https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/index.html>
Strategies to lose weight after 50s, 2022 [Online] Available through:
https://www.menshealth.com/weight-loss/a26555881/losing-weight-after-50/
The Nutrition Source, 2022 [Online] Available through:
<https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-eat/protein/>
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