Topic: Nutrition Frank P. is a 48-year-old landscape architect who is concerned about his recent weight gain. He is 69 inches tall and weighs 202 pounds. His usual weight is 190 pounds. Mr. P reports that—due to his busy schedule—he often skips breakfast or stops for a donut and coffee with sugar on his way to work in the morning. He frequently eats out with clients for lunch and usually eats dinner at home with his wife. His favorite nighttime snack is ice cream, although he has found that as he’s gotten older, the ice cream seems to cause bloating, abdominal discomfort, and diarrhea. He reports sometimes feeling weak and hungry during the day, but eating a candy bar or drinking a cola makes him feel better. He reports no dietary restrictions, although he states he avoids products that contain high-fructose corn syrup, preferring instead products sweetened with sugar. A review of Mr. P’s medical records finds that his most recent fasting blood glucose level was 120 mg/dL. 1. With reference to the needs of the person in your group’s scenario, create a 7-day meal plan for them. Include every meal, snack and drink (including water!) for each day. Suggest times for each meal/snack. Use the form provided for your record completion.

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Frank P. is a 48-year-old landscape architect who is concerned about his recent weight gain. He is 69 inches tall and weighs 202 pounds. His usual weight is 190 pounds. Mr. P reports that—due to his busy schedule—he often skips breakfast or stops for a donut and coffee with sugar on his way to work in the morning. He frequently eats out with clients for lunch and usually eats dinner at home with his wife. His favorite nighttime snack is ice cream, although he has found that as he’s gotten older, the ice cream seems to cause bloating, abdominal discomfort, and diarrhea. He reports sometimes feeling weak and hungry during the day, but eating a candy bar or drinking a cola makes him feel better. He reports no dietary restrictions, although he states he avoids products that contain high-fructose corn syrup, preferring instead products sweetened with sugar. A review of Mr. P’s medical records finds that his most recent fasting blood glucose level was 120 mg/dL.

1. With reference to the needs of the person in your group’s scenario, create a 7-day meal plan for them. Include every meal, snack and drink (including water!) for each day. Suggest times for each meal/snack. Use the form provided for your record completion.

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