Week 3: Exploring Popular Diet Trends (graded)

This week’s graded topics relate to the following Course Outcomes (COs).

• (CO #1) – Utilize prior knowledge of theories and principles of nursing and related disciplines to explain unexpected client behaviors, while differentiating between normal findings, variations, and abnormalities. (PO #1)
• (CO #4) – Identify teaching/learning needs from the health history of an individual. (PO #2)
• (CO #5) – Explore the professional responsibilities involved in conduction a comprehensive health assessment and provide appropriate documentation. (PO #6)

A distant cousin approaches you at your family reunion and says, “Great to see you! I heard you are a nurse. My friend is having success with the (insert selection from list below) and I am wondering what you think about it? Should I give it a try?”

Choose one of the following to consider in your response:

• Paleo Diet
• Anti-inflammatory Diet
• Mediterranean Diet
• Vegan Diet
• Ketogenic Diet

In your discussion post, please include the following information:

1. Briefly describe the diet you have selected to consider.
2. Share how you would respond to your cousin. Please include questions you would ask, and your advice/recommendations.