Prepare a one-hour teaching plan or a counseling session as needed for these patients:

Patient 1: Pam Age: 40 y/o/Single Ht: 5 ft 4 in. Wt: 80kg (lowest weight she had was 55kg

about 3 years ago) BP: 160/90 claims to take some antihypertensive meds; none of

which she can remember. She has followed strict diets and has never exercised in her

previous weight-loss attempts. Her favorite foods include fried foods, fruits, kakanins

and soda – which helps digest her food faster. Her hectic schedule often mean eating

out or buying to go from a convenience store near where she lives.

Patient 2: Rene Age: 26y/o/Male Ht:5 ft 9 inches Wt: 70 Kg He claims to have problems

maintaining his weight; he cycles for an hour, three times a week and goes to the Gym

twice a week. He works as a hair stylist and is on his feet most of the day. Busy days will

mean skipping lunch. On weekends, he works late and when he gets home, he would be

too tired to prepare his dinner. To date, he is not aware of any medical problems present.

Sources:

Caudal, Maria Lourdes C. (2019). Basic nutrition and diet therapy : textbook for nursing

students 2nd Edition. QC: C&E. F 613.2 C31 2019

Caudal, Maria Lourdes C. (2019). Basic nutrition and diet therapy : laboratory manual for

nursing students. QC: C&E. F 613.2078 C31 2019