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Adolescent Obesity Case Study, Rachel Salvitti Jan 2021

Adolescent Obesity Case Study, Rachel Salvitti

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This handout shows some easy to digest information regarding adolescent obesity. It is targeted towards girls and suggests what they should or should not include in their daily habits to reduce their risk or continued development of obesity. The information presented is based off of MyPlate recommendations, as well as other studies of dietary interventions to improve health of adolescents suffering from or at risk of obesity.


Know Your Nutrition, Melinda Arcara Jan 2021

Know Your Nutrition, Melinda Arcara

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This educational handout helps patients become aware of total calories, key macronutrients and there AMDR ranges. Facts that include recommended quantities of saturated fats and sodium as well as healthy lifestyle and food recommendations.


Obesity In Adolescents (Handout), Kathy Palys Aug 2019

Obesity In Adolescents (Handout), Kathy Palys

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The handout briefly discusses obesity in the adolescents. It covers possible causes, risk factors, and some simple solutions.


Beware Portion Distortion! 5 Steps To Keep Portions Under Control, Une Applied Nutrition Program Oct 2018

Beware Portion Distortion! 5 Steps To Keep Portions Under Control, Une Applied Nutrition Program

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This handout brings awareness that portion sizes are often distorted and it outlines 5 considerations to help people reduce the amount of food they are eating in a meal.


Reducing Health Risk Through Weight Management, Une Applied Nutrition Program Oct 2018

Reducing Health Risk Through Weight Management, Une Applied Nutrition Program

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This handout discusses the basics of energy balance, risks associated with overweight/obesity and basic introductory nutrition education for overall health, weight management, and disease prevention.


What Are The Effects Of Nutrition Counseling Intervention On The Renal Labs (Bun, Creatinine, Gfr) Among Mexican American Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease Stages 3-4 At 1 Month, 3 Months And 6 Months?, Laura Rosales Jul 2018

What Are The Effects Of Nutrition Counseling Intervention On The Renal Labs (Bun, Creatinine, Gfr) Among Mexican American Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease Stages 3-4 At 1 Month, 3 Months And 6 Months?, Laura Rosales

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This is a quantitative quasi-experiment that will use purposive sampling to recruit the Mexican American adult patients diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in Stages 1 and 2 and have not been diagnosed with Diabetes or received nutrition intervention for CKD. The purpose of this research is to identify at what stage nutrition counseling has a significant result on renal labs from patients diagnosed with CKD. The data from this research would provide information needed for medical providers to use in their treatment course for their patients with CKD.


Simple Health Snacks For Parents & Kids, Hannah Harvey Jul 2018

Simple Health Snacks For Parents & Kids, Hannah Harvey

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This pamphlet touches upon risk factors of childhood obesity and obesity in general, and provides lifestyle recommendations for reducing risk and improving health. It includes suggestions for behavior and good habits that can be implemented in daily life to improve health and well-being, as well as various food type and meal suggestions.


Talking To Teens About Diet, Candace Nelson Apr 2018

Talking To Teens About Diet, Candace Nelson

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This handout empowers parents to help their teens with obesity through a structured weight management treatment plan.