Purpose of Theory

Nutrition Diagnosis

Involuntary weight loss related to body adjustment to illness and new medications , or both as evidenced by low BMI of 18 .24

Nutrition Intervention

Goal : The patient will gain weight progressively and achieve a normal body mass index

Interventions : Assess the causative factors of weight loss by discussing adaptation to the disease process (SLE . Determine ability to swallow food in the presence of mouth ulcers . Discuss patient 's eating habits , food preferences and allergies . Assess weight , age , body built to evaluate the degree of weight deficit . Take note

of the patient 's using the Harrison Benedict formula and subcutaneous fat and muscle mass via triceps skinfold and midarm muscle circumference . Establish nutritional plan that consists of nutrient-rich diet such as nuts , fish and fish oils (Simopoulos , 2002 , olive oil , fruits , vegetables and whole grains rich in phytochemicals , omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants . Other spices rich in phytochemicals are tumeric , red pepper , cloves , basil , garlic and pomegranate , rose mary ( Aggarwat Shishodia , 2004

Educate the patient that diet rich in saturated fats (fatty beef and dairy products ) may trigger a flare or inflammation (Jewett-Tennant 2008

Nutrition Monitoring and Evaluation

The patient will gain weight gradually towards a weight of 60 kilograms , with a BMI value within 18 .5 - 24 .9 . The patient will demonstrate behavioral changes as well as lifestyles to regain appropriate weight in a week . The patient will verbalize understanding of the causative factors of weight loss and necessary measures to gain weight in 24 hours

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