Author Question: M.J. has come to you for counseling on healthy weight loss. She is 35 years old and 150 pounds ... (Read 26 times)

james · **on:** Aug 20, 2018

M.J. has come to you for counseling on healthy weight loss. She is 35 years old and 150 pounds overweight. Her mother died of a heart attack at the age of 65 . Outline a successful weight management program for her and discuss how she would be most likely to succeed with this.

Question 2

Kati is a 27-year-old Caucasian who works as a bank teller. She is 5'3 tall and weighs 102 pounds. She began experiencing recurrent gastrointestinal disturbances such as diarrhea, steatorrhea, and flatulence several months ago. She made an appointment with her physician after noticing that she was losing weight. Laboratory tests confirmed a diagnosis of celiac disease.
Kati will require nutrition education aimed at eliminating gluten from her diet. The dietitian will teach Kati to:

a. avoid all cereal and grain products.
b. substitute whole-wheat flour for enriched wheat flour when cooking.
c. check ingredient lists on food labels carefully.
d. avoid all milk and milk products.

Hdosisshsbshs · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

M.J. would likely benefit from cognitive behavioral therapy, which emphasizes healthy and realistic weight loss goals as well as skill development in meal-planning, problem solving, and stress management. A support system and regular exercise would also help her achieve her goals.

Answer to Question 2

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