Targeted changes in these areas would correct the deficiencies identified in calcium and potassium consumption and likely the cholesterol and fat categories as well, due to the preparation methods frequently used in these categories.
Subject should also consider increasing his fluid intake to at least direct proportion of his alcohol intake.
The British Nutrition Foundation recommends no more than 4 units of alcohol per day for males.
Subject's alcohol consumption average was over double the recommended amount as each pint of beer counts as two units.
Subject did not report any health history problems or issues which could result in compliance issues with recommendations at the time of the study.
However, at the time of this study, the World Health Organization was conducting a study regarding the Waist to Hip ratio as more specifically applied to Asian cultures.
The Waist to Hip Ratio has gained prominence as a strong indicator of cardiovascular disease. Individuals who carry their weight in their hips are less likely to have specific serious health conditions, including cardiovascular disease.
Finally, Subject may resist changing his diet initially.
However, the effects of improved diet can usually be felt and seen almost immediately and should aid with subject's compliance.
As summarized below, a few very simple changes and additions could have a tremendous impact on the Subject's willingness to improve his nutritional balance and because there are so few changes recommended, make it easier for the Subject to adhere to them.
OLD FOOD CHOICES
NEW FOOD CHOICES
Alcohol
Flavored tea or water, light beer
Lettuce
Cabbage
Thin & Crispy Pizza
Best choice if you are going to eat pizza
Incorporate a fruit or vegetable in every meal and use fruits as primary snacks
Increase water intake
APPENDIX
Table 1: Nutritional Intake for Thursday, January 22, 2009
Personal Diet List
Food Item
Number of Servings
Serving Size
Total grams
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE-WINE oz
226.8 grams
BEEF-SHORT LOIN-T-BONE STEAK
CHOICE-SEP LN+FT-CKD
BRLD-1/2in. FAT oz
340.2 grams
SWEETS-CHEWING GUM
STICK grams
MILK-COW-WHOLE-PAST and RAW
FLUID-3.3% FAT mL
206 grams
FAST...
AST FOODS-SUBMARINE SANDWICH
W / TUNA SALAD
SUB
256 grams
TEA-HERB-OTHER THAN CHAMOMILE
BREWED c
236.8 grams
APPLES-RAW-W/SKIN
FRUIT3/LBWO/RF
138 grams
Table 2: Dietary Intake on Friday, January 23, 2009
Personal Diet List
Food Item
Number of Servings
Serving Size
Total grams
PEANUTS-ALL TYPES-OIL
ROASTED-W/SALT
50 grams
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE-BEER
LIGHT pt
1888 grams
GARLIC-RAW
CLOVE
15 grams
LETTUCE-LOOSELEAF-RAW
LEAF
50 grams
PORK-FRESH-LOIN-CENTER RIB
BONELESS-SEP LEAN and FAT
CKD-P/FRIED
300 grams
SWEETS-CHEWING GUM
STICK grams
PIZZA HUT THIN 'N CRISPY PIZZA WITH HAM
292 grams
ORANGE JUICE-RAW mL
210 grams
WAFFLES-BUTTERMILK-PREPARED FROM RECIPE
60 grams
MILK-COW-LOWFAT-PAST & RAW
FLUID-2% FAT-W/ADDED VIT a mL
206 grams
Table 3: Dietary Intake for Saturday, January 24, 2009
Personal Diet List
Food Item
Number of Servings
Serving Size
Total grams
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE-BEER-REGULAR pt
2851.2 grams
SOUP-CHICKEN BROTH-CANNED
CONDENSED-COMMERCIAL mL
106 grams
ONIONS-SPRING (INCLUDES TOPS and BULB)-RAW
20 grams
SAUCE-SOY SAUCE
10 grams
SPICE-JAPANESE HORSERADISH POWDER tsp grams
SUSHI-TUNA ROLL
600 grams
ORANGE JUICE-RAW mL
630 grams
References
Nutritional Analysis Tool 2.0, created July 1999, retrieved January 31, 2009 http://www.nat.uiuc.edu/nat.pdl http://www.nutrition-matters.co.uk/misc/1991COMAreport.htm
http://www.nutritiondata.com/help/analysis-help#cp-pyramid http://www.who.int/bmi/index.jsp?introPage=intro_3.html
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=11360147
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/waist-to-hip-ratio/AN01794
http://www.food.gov.uk/healthiereating/eatwellplate/aboutplate http://www.nutrition.org.uk/home.asp?siteId=43§ionId=880&parentSection=874&which=undefined
