Nutrition and Healthy Eating: Case Study Analysis and Review

This assignment presents three case studies focusing on different individuals and their journeys toward adopting healthier eating habits. Case study 1 examines Sean, who aims to improve muscle strength through diet and exercise, exploring the role of a registered exercise professional and a dietitian in guiding his nutritional choices. Case study 2 focuses on Maria, who seeks weight loss and explores the impact of dietary changes, including vegetarianism, with advice from dietitians. Finally, case study 3 analyzes Katie's goal of maintaining health and fitness and the adverse effects of poor nutrition on mental health. Each case study delves into dietary recommendations, the importance of professional guidance, and the impact of nutrition on overall well-being, including physical and mental health. The assignment also highlights the significance of accredited dietitians in providing up-to-date nutrition information and personalized advice for individuals with varying health goals and dietary preferences.

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Contents
Case study-1.....................................................................................................................................3
Case study-2.....................................................................................................................................7
Case study-3...................................................................................................................................10
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................13
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Case study-1
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According to the Australian registered exercise professionals, it assists Sean to improve
the eating habits. On the basis of exercise qualification of trainer, who is always influenced the
Sean to follow a proper restrict diet on regular basis. This will help to increase strength of
muscles, size to look better. Moreover, a provision of nutritional advisor will provide the
information about healthy eating. It endorsed nutritional standards and guidelines. In order to use
Australian guide of healthy eating, it provide the brief information of healthy food items to Sean,
whereas they can use on regular basis (Mete, Shield & Kellett, 2019). Professional advisor has
been observed the eating habits of Sean and provide the guidance or instructions such as keep
healthy snacks, do not skip breakfast. This is the best way to assists Sean while providing the
better information regarding healthy food consumption.
On the basis of Australian guidance, it assists Sean by professional trainer to intake large
protein and make adjustments if necessary. As per given scenario, it has found that Sean try to
focus on their dietary schedule. Usually, it takes a high protein break-fast include egg whites,
slice toast and protein shake (Cardoso & et.al., 2020). Furthermore, it include a chicken breast
with tuna and broccoli and brown rice. This type of dietary will help to improve the strength of
muscles but assist Sean to make some changes while including healthy eating or drinking habits.
Sean can chose or select the “lean beef” which is a good protein choice, and contain large
amount of protein. This is helping to improve performance and provide health benefits.
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2).
Yes, it would refer Sean to an accredited practicing dietitian because the primary goal in regards
of muscles strength. So as, he will try to consult with Australian registered professionals who
have an enough knowledge about the nutrition information (Mete, Shield & Kellett, 2019). On
the basis of case study, it has been identified the nutrition habits of Sean: - Includes chicken and
red meat, vegetables, paste with Bolognese sauce, eat peanut better with sandwich. These are
consider the primary nutrition habit of Sean that lead to make a proper decision.
Dietary habits are considerable as an important decision for Sean where they can find
better option in context of food, drinks. A proper dietary choices require a consumption of
vitamins, minerals, protein and fats. In this way, it has been identified that nutrition habits plays
important role in improvement of Sean health condition (Godos & et.al., 2018). Generally,
exercise trainer prefer to give option for Sean in healthy dietary such as fruits, low fat milk,
vegetables, whole grain foods and so on. This will help to make an important decision made by
Sean regarding nutritional habits.
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On the basis of Sean health condition, Exercise professional trainer will give an advice Sean to
adapt a proper healthy diet on regular basis. Initially, it is important to understand the specific
need or requirement so that Sean can easily maintain a balance, eating and exercise routine now
assist with prevention of chronic diseases.
Provide the guidance and suggestion to the Sean, where they can select the best healthy
balanced diet accomplished by regular exercise. It is an essential part to maintain mental as well
as physical health. According to case study, It has already identified that Sean want to maintain
the strength of muscles. So as, he was doing regular exercise, consult with trainer to change
approaches. The importance of starting and maintaining a balanced, healthy eating and exercise
routine, so that now assists by professionals (Krebs-Smith & et.al., 2018). In order to give some
advices related the chronic disease. For doing more exercise which may arise level of blood
circulation and develop a situation of heart attack. That’s why, it is an essential part to assist
Sean whereas balancing the coordination between physical health conditions.
For example- Excess weight loss and consumption of energy drinks which are majorly
increasing the level of risk factors in context of chronic diseases including diabetes,
cardiovascular. When providing the advice to Sean, adopting a healthy diet and improve the
eating habits. This will help to minimize a major risk of chronic disease (Krebs-Smith & et.al.,
2018). This can possible when Sean take a proper advice from exercise professionals and follows
regularly.
Another example- if a person will consume excessive energy drinks which may be
increased the level of sugar. Therefore, it will be developing a health issue or problem.
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Case study-2
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1)
On the basis of Case study, it has been examined aim of Maria in regards of weight lose so that it
assist her to make improvement. Therefore, Maria can do some changes in their eating and
drinking habits. Afterwards, it will directly impact on the entire health condition. According to
Australian guide to health and dietary, professionals provide the guidance and advice to Maria,
where they can perform aerobic exercise such as brisk & walking, atleast 30 minutes (Krebs-
Smith & et.al., 2018). Some people may require a lot of physical activity but In case of Maria, it
require to balance the health condition because of her children. With improvement in eating and
drinking, give an advice Maria to eat high protein break-fast, avoid sugar, drink tea or coffee.
This kind of suggestion is definitely improve the eating or drinking habit of Maria.
In additional, healthy dietary information related Food and drinks which may be used by
Maria on regular basis. This kind of habit will help to improve its current eating and drinking
habits, focused on the overall health condition. According the Australian dietary guideline, it
assist Maria to make improvement while including all nutrition food items.
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Yes, I have believed on the accredited practicing Dietitians because they were qualified
professionals that undertake ongoing training or education program. Therefore, it ensured the
most up-to-date information about nutrition level (Mete, Shield & Kellett, 2019). According to
the case study, it has been determined the Nutrition habits of Maria, she was taking break-fast,
lunch and dinner on time. In most of cases, she was practicing a proper dietary and follow them.
On the basis of analysis, the nutrition habits of Maria which means that keep more fruits, eat
more vegetables and try to cook healthy recipe for yourself. In this way, she has included all
nutrition level in their food. This kind of decision will help to improve their nutrition habits,
achieve its desirable goals related weight loss.
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3)
As per given Scenario, Maria has become vegetarian and having a strong belief on their tradition,
culture. In this way, it is very important for her to select or choose right vegetarian meals and
help to maintain healthy eating habits. Maria can select a best planning approach in term of
healthy vegetarian diet. To get the most suitable vegetarian diet and select the plant based foods
such as legumes, nuts and whole grains (Schultchen & et.al., 2019). At same time, It will help to
cut back on less healthy choices such as fruit juices & refined grains. Therefore, it is the best
option for Maria to variety of multiple plant based food items. Moreover, it still respecting her
vegetarian belief, tradition and culture of Maria.
For Example- Maria needs to be adapted the good vegetarian source of protein such as
nuts, seeds, whole grains, beans, lentils and pseudo-cereals. These are recommended to Maria
and ensure adequate nutrient intakes on regular basis. This kind of option will help Maria to
maintain healthy eating habits whilst still respecting her belief on vegetarian.
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Case study-3
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As per given case study, the primary goal of Katie is to maintain health & fitness, low body fat
levels. On regular basis, she was performed the exercises due to high level of cardiovascular
fitness. According to the Australian guidance, exercise professionals have focused on the current
health condition of Katie and assists to change the eating habits. It provides the list of low
calories food items such as Greek yogurt, soup, chia seeds, Berries, eggs and Oats. These are
providing the better opportunity for Katie to achieve their health fitness goal (Yuan & et.al.,
2017). Katie consult with Australian Exercise professionals in order to identify the healthy eating
information. It assists her to make improvement in eating and drinking habits. This type of
approach will inspire or motivate client to maintain fat level and minimize risk of chronic
disease.
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Yes, I am agreed with concept of accredited practicing dietitian which needs to be adopted by
Katie on their daily routines. On the basis of given study, the nutrition level of Katie is that
when she include grilled or steamed fish or salad with egg or chicken in dinner (Krebs-Smith &
et.al., 2018). Drinks a lot of water throughout the day, especially when she was hungry instead of
snacking. In this way, Katie was consume high level of nutrition in term of eating or drinking.
The decision has made on the basis of health condition or situation. Nutrition habits are
considered the habitual decision for Katie regarding what foods or drink she eat. A proper
choices require the consumption of vitamins, carbohydrates, fats and proteins (Mete, Shield &
Kellett, 2019). Sometimes, Katie consult with expert dietitian in regards of eating or drinking. In
case, if require to change the style which needs to be adopted the better improvement while
maintaining high level of fat in her body.
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3)
When speaking to Katie, identify the adverse effects on her mental health condition because of
Katie’s poor nutrition habits. A poor diets, plays a role in worsening mood disorders such as
depression, anxiety. In short, poor nutrition is majorly contribute to stress, tiredness and reduce
the capacity to work. Generally, these are increasingly risk of developing some illness and health
problems. It is true the food-mood connection, individuals have faced a symptoms of depression
and other kind of mental health issues (Mete, Shield & Kellett, 2019). Another way, it appears to
be some association between nutrients in food and emotional well-being. The nutrients include
fatty acid, vitamin D, tryptophan, magnesium. These are all found in foods that are already
consider an important part of healthy diet.
On the other hand, it has been identified adverse effects of poor nutrition on the mental
health condition. For example- if a person face an issue related the deficiency of magnesium. It
might have identified the problem in brain development. it will reduce the level of inflammation
and directly effects on mental health condition.
A poor nutritional habits has effects on the Katie’s physical health, have an increases the risk of
obesity, diabetes, health disease and certain cancers. Healthy diet can help person to reduce level
of chronic disease which means that help to manage or control the complex situation. It can
utilize to prevent the level of complication within physical health condition. For Example- if
consider a lower nutrition level which may be decreased the level of energy, weaker immune
system and generally a person feel so much uncomfortable in physical activity.
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