Diet During Illness

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Question
CBSEENHO12026990

On the basis of which two clinical symptoms does a doctor diagnose that a person is suffering from hypertension? Suggest four dietary changes one can make in the family meals to suit his specific need.
Recommend two precautions one can follow to make meals suitable for such a condition.

Solution

Two clinical symptoms of blood pressure are:

  1. Dizziness
  2. Breathlessness
  3. Headache
  4. Fatigue
  5. Nausea
  6. Irregular heartbeat

Dietary Tips:

  1. Reduce intake of all animal products like meats, fish, eggs, poultry and dairy. These foods are loaded with animal fat, this fat is absorbed faster than vegetable fats in our body.
  2. Reduce salt intake as excess salt intake holds on the water in the body thereby raising the blood pressure.
  3. Include whole wheat, grains in diet. Fiber contrived in 'whole' foods help to break down the cholesterol deposited in the arteries, making the blood more fluid & free flowing.
  4. Give plenty of liquid foods to avoid constipation.

Precautions to be taken for planning meal in hypertension:

  1. Given low salt food and no pickle.
  2. Hot beverages like coffee should be avoided.
  3. Avoid fried and processed foods.
  4. Avoid too much spicy food.

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Question
CBSEENHO12027010

Your friend eats a lot and then vomits it out. What do you think is the problem with her? What are the two consequences if this continues for a long time? Present three suggestions to get her out of the problem.

Solution

Suffering from – Bulimia Nervosa

Consequences:

  1. Salivary glands get swollen
  2. Ruptures and irritation in gastrointestinal tract
  3. Kidney disorders
  4. Bleeding from rectum
  5. Dehydration/ Electrolyte imbalance

Ways to help:

  1. Educate them on consequences and misconceptions of bulimia
  2. Provide counselling to improve self-esteem
  3. Keep a check on their eating habits
  4. Motivate them to adopt healthy lifestyle

Question
CBSEENHO12027014

What is hypertension? Write its three specific clinical symptoms. Suggest four specific dietary recommendations for such patients.

Solution

Physiological conditions:
Too much pressure in the blood flow in the arteries is known as hypertension.

Clinical Symptoms of hypertension

  1. Dizziness
  2. Frequent headache
  3. Palpitation
  4. Uneasiness


Dietary recommendations for patience

  1. Less salt or sodium free salt
  2. Avoid fried foods
  3. High fiber diet
  4. Plenty of water