ASSIST WITH SCREENING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THERAPEUTIC DIETS

Can you please answer the following questions in accordance with the unit 

HLTAHA021_AIPT_FE – ASSIST WITH SCREENING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THERAPEUTIC DIETS

1-Identify the four (4) principles of nutrition and include examples to explain the principle.

2-How can you improve nutritional intake? 

3-Give at least three examples of changes to a regular diet suggested in the Australian Dietary Guidelines that can have a significant positive impact on the overall nutritional value of your meals or menus.

4-Give an example of a lifestyle disorder and explain how it is related to lifestyle choices. 

5-Explain the steps in screening and assessing the nutritional state of clients and why there are supervisory and reporting protocols set in place. 

6-Explain the process of tabulating screening results. 

7-What nutritional supplements might be needed for some clients? 

8-Explain the importance special diets are to a client’s health with respect and reference to the following aspects:

texture modified diets (TMDs) and national standards for TMD

high energy/ high protein

modified salt, protein or potassium

diets for food intolerances including gluten free, fructose malabsorption, and lactose free

9-How can special dietary requirements be identified and implemented? 

10-Discuss the concept of intervention once a screening process has been undertaken. 

11-How long should client records be kept and explain why you should maintain the security and confidentiality of client information? 

12-Each week you receive large deliveries of produce for the kitchen. The delivery man drops them off near the back entrance and you need to carry them up a set of steps. The boxes are quite heavy and hard to carry. What should you do to minimise the risk of injury?