[Solved]: 46 Unit Two Nutrition Therapy for Cardiovascular…

46 Unit Two Nutrition Therapy for Cardiovascular Disorders II. Understanding the Nutrition Therapy 11. Briefly describe the DASH eating plan and discuss the major nutrients that are components of this nutrition therapy. 12. Using the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines, describe why decreased sodium intake is targeted as a focus to improve the health of Americans. 13. What do the current literature and the Evidence Analysis Library (EAL) indicate regarding the role of sodium intake in the control of hypertension? Is there a significant correlation between sodium intake and cardiovascular risk? 14. What is the Mediterranean diet? How might this dietary approach be appropriate for Mrs. Moore? Would this be culturally appropriate for her? 15. Lifestyle modifications reduce blood pressure, enhance the efficacy of antihypertensive medications, and decrease cardiovascular risk. List lifestyle modifications that have been shown to lower blood pressure. III. Nutrition Assessment 16. What are the health implications of Mrs. Moore’s body mass index (BMI)? 17. Calculate Mrs. Moore’s energy and protein requirements. 18. Identify the major sources of sodium and saturated fat in Mrs. Moore’s diet. Compare her typical diet to the components of the DASH diet. 19. What dietary assessment tools target nutrients or dietary patterns known to be associated with hypertension and CVD risk? How might these be useful in assessing Mrs. Moore’s diet?