Medical Food Science: Therapeutic Potential of Dietary Feeding Report

This report, titled "Medical Food Science," delves into the therapeutic potential of dietary feeding, emphasizing the crucial role of nutrition in managing various diseases. It begins by highlighting the importance of proper nutrition beyond just weight management, focusing on its impact on the immune system and overall health. The report then presents case studies of individuals with conditions like prostate cancer, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), dementia, and ulcerative colitis, offering specific dietary recommendations for each. For instance, it suggests vegetable consumption for prostate cancer, white meat for IBS, milk for dementia, and eggs for ulcerative colitis, while also considering potential risks and precautions associated with these food items. The conclusion reinforces the significance of prioritizing meals and adhering to a good diet as a strategic approach for societal wellbeing. The report also provides comprehensive references to support its findings.

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Medical Food Science
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Summary
A lot of people in the world think of good nutrition as just a way of gaining weight and
maintaining good health (Oddy, et, al., 2018). However, this assumption is misleading as
nutrition play fundamental roles on the immune system of the human body (Greenwell &
Rahman, 2015). According to an article by Fiese, et, al. (2016), many people experience food
insecurities in the world which makes others undernourished. On the other hand, there are also
many people who have enough food but they, unfortunately, cannot be able to exercise and
maintain a proper and good diet which fit their needs (Willett, 2017). The report is based on
practical evidence of the therapeutic potential of dietary feeding. It will also guide people on how
to maintain a good diet for health purposes.
Introduction
Chronic diseases and complications associated with pathology are among the epidemics
which has led to much scientific research in order to come up with the right strategies to help in
solving these problems. The concept of proper nutrition has become a great challenge for
pharmaceuticals and healthcare practitioners. Food components have portrayed to be having
great potential in the ability to promote health, prevent the body against certain diseases and to
generally promote the wellbeing of individuals. Therefore, this paper has been set to prioritize
the consumption of specific types of foods in promoting wellbeing among patients discussed
through various case studies.

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Findings
Steve
First, an article by Gundem, et, al. (2015), clearly points out that prostate cancer is among
the leading type of cancer that is most common for most men in the world. As in Steve's case
who is 40 years old, it is evident enough that older men are at a high risk of being infected by the
disease. Furthermore, it has been often found out by scientific researchers that this is the second
most dangerous type of cancer since it has been found to be causing death in older men at a ratio
of about 1:41 (Chambers, et, al., 2016).
Steve and other men about his age should ensure that they consume a lot of vegetables.
This is because vegetables are full of nutrients and vitamins which has been thought to be
reducing the risk of prostate cancer (Marles, 2017). Vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, kales, and
tomatoes since they contain carotenoids such as lycopene that help in the reduction of prostate
cancer risks for men like in Steve's case. Furthermore, vegetables reduce the body’s potential for
other foods particularly those which have high-fat components like nuts oils, meat, and milk.
Following the practical consumption advice, I would recommend for microwaving unlike
other water immersive methods of cooking. This is because most nutrients and vitamins like
vitamin C and B are lost during the heating process. However, microwaving exposes the
vegetables to heat for a very short period of time thus minimizing the chances of vitamin and
nutrient vaporization. Assuming a cup refers to a vegetable amount that is equivalent to one
measuring cup such that 2 cups of leafy greens, and 8 cups of ounces of vegetable or tomatoes
counts a single cup, a man and woman aged between 31 to 50 years should aim at consuming at
least 2.5/day and 3.0/day cups respectively (Lehman, 2019). It is important to consume

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vegetables with enough precautions such as washing them first since they can lead to food
poisoning.
Marion
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a disorder which commonly affects the large intestine.
Abdominal pain, diarrhea, bloating, gas and constipation are among the signs and symptoms of
IBS (Simrén, Törnblom, Palsson & Whitehead, 2017). These signs and symptoms are also
witnessed in Marion’s case. Importantly, the people who have been found to be at a high risk of
being infected by IBS are the young female who below the age of 50. The description of the
patient in the case study, Marion, matches exactly with the information provided above.
For many years, a lot of emphases has been put on scientific research which focuses on
the role that diet plays when it comes to the treatment of IBS. Therefore, proper dietary
guidelines and principles should be adhered to in order for IBS to be treated and controlled
(Boltin, et, al., 2015). I will recommend white meat for the patients with IBS. White meat is
preferred, and not dark meat is because the fatty meats contain fats which are inflammatory. This
is found to be unhealthy due to the presence of toxins. White meat is also easily digestible when
compared to red meat.
Additionally, white meat should be an essential part of our diet since it contains proteins
which help in the building of muscles, cells, and tissues in the body. Irons and vitamins such as
riboflavin and thiamine contained in white meat also help in keeping the circulatory systems in a
healthy condition which in turn reduces IBS for Marion and other patients.
It is, therefore, necessary that we follow the cautious approach of limiting a steak to what
is referred to as a lean (Ramírez, 2019). That is to say, 3-ounce white meat servicing size is

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recommended every day so as to control and treat IBS in patients like Marion and other young
females. This will also ensure that the bioavailability of white meat is upheld as required.
Even though white meat is recommended in controlling IBS, too much consumption can
be disastrous to an individual’s body. Meat (red and white) has been linked to cancer (Krantz,
2016). Meat (red and white) also increases the chance of developing diabetes and heart disease.
Furthermore, meat (white and red) makes it hard to maintain a healthy body weight thus
increasing the chances of developing obesity.
Rob
Firstly, dementia is considered to be a syndrome which affects a person’s ability to
perform daily activities due to loss of memory, deterioration in thinking and behavior for patients
such as Rob. Furthermore, aging has been one of the factors which have been associated with
dementia which is definitely true since, for our case, Rob is also 50 years old.
However, milk has been found to be the best food to be consumed by people suffering
from dementia such as Rob. For a long time, milk has been mostly associated with good health
and growth which makes it one of the beverages that have been consumed by people in the
world. Brown-Riggs, (2016), clearly points out that dairy products such as milk contain calcium,
potassium and vitamin D. These helps the body perform its physiological processes normally,
therefore, enabling the body to be free from diseases. More so, milk is a rich source of choline.
Choline is responsible for maintaining the structure of cellular membranes. It also supports good
sleep, and more importantly, it helps in enhancing good memory and learning which ultimately
leads to control of diseases such as dementia in elderly patients such as Rob.

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Recommended milk consumption is based on the age of an individual. Following the fact
that Rob is an adult (50 years), he is recommended to take 1000 mg of calcium daily. This is
equivalent to three glasses of milk and dairy group products since a single glass supplies 300 mg
of calcium (Heerden, 2019). Therefore, treatment of dementia requires three glasses of milk a
day.
Drinking a lot of milk might be harmful. Drinking a lot of milk increases the risk for the
development of prostate cancer (Perkins, 2018). Furthermore, milk is rich in proteins thus likely
to hinder individual’s effort in maintaining a stable body weight. In other words, milk might
result into obesity if taken without considerations.
Kelly
Finally, Ulcerative colitis is defined as a type of inflammatory bowel disease which is
associated with affecting the large intestines. This is usually caused by immune system
malfunction which leads the white blood cells destroying the large intestine lining. This
ultimately leads to inflammation and ulcers as in the case of Kelly. For women like Kelly, it is
advisable for them to know that stress and poor nutrition triggers the disease (Nikkhah, Darabi,
Agah & Hekmatdoost, 2019). Therefore, patients such as Kelly with Ulcerative colitis should
always ensure that they take enough eggs since they contain nutrients such as omega-3 which
can be easily digested. Additionally, eggs are cheaper compared to other sources of omega-3
nutrients like fish. Furthermore, eggs contain a wide range of nutrients which serve as a
preventive mechanism against Ulcerative colitis.
There is no specific number of eggs that is recommended in a day. However, one to three
days a day has been suggested (Kandola, 2018). However, following the adverse effects of eggs

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on individual’s health and wellbeing, I would recommend the lowest suggested amount (one egg
per day).
Raw and uncooked eggs are dangerous to the wellbeing of an individual as disease
causing bacteria enter the eggs through the shells (Mclntosh, 2018). Additionally, too much
consumption of eggs increases the risk for the development of heart diseases (Qin, et, al., 2018).
Lastly, eggs are rich in proteins thus most likely to promote development of obesity. Proper
handling of the eggs prior the preparation stage increases biodiversity. Eggs should be stored in a
closed carton box placed in a refrigerator shelve that is set at 45°F-55°F. Failure to protect the
carton will make the eggs to lose moisture and gas at a rapid rate which reduces the functional
properties of an eggs.
Conclusion
In conclusion, dietary feeding plays a fundamental role in the management of diseases
across a diverse range of illness. However, prioritization of meals is the fundamental issue.
Therefore, putting into practice, the above information will ensure that everyone adheres to a
good diet as a strategic approach for wellbeing in society.

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