Discussion

Jordan is a 14-year-old middle school student who weighs 275 pounds and is 5’6” tall. Over the past 2 years, he has gained 60 pounds, has begun to withdraw from social activities, and has avoided other students due to bullying from others his age about his weight/appearance. Lately, Jordan has been missing a great deal of school too, particularly on the days he has gym. Jordan’s parents are both average in height and weight. Jordan’s mother says that he just takes after his grandfather William, who “was a husky man, and died of a sudden heart attack at the age of 44.” She says, “We just have fat genes in the family; you can’t do anything about that!”

He has been told he has “…no willpower, or is weak, and that he needs to change his lifestyle, eat less, and exercise more.” Jordan says “I go for a couple days without eating, but then I get so hungry that I could eat the couch!”

Jordan has recently been diagnosed with gallbladder disease and has symptoms that typically occur after eating that include mild pain in the midepigastric region, radiating to the right upper quadrant of the abdomen and right subscapular area of the body.

 

 

 

Since Jordan is only 14 years, I would rely heavily on not only his participation in maintaining a healthy diet but also that of his mother.  I would assume that Jordan still eats most of his meals at home or with his family, so participation on their part to ensure a proper diet is vital. Jordan must be motivated and encouraged to play a part in his own lifestyle changes, but his family is just as important to his success! 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion introduces the “MyPlate, MyWins” video series,  which really bring the MyPlate  program to life and shows how families all over America are finding simple solutions to make healthy eating work for them. Check out how Rocio shows how she teaches her four boys the value of nutrition and prepares meals that feed her sons’ minds and bodies. (2:56) After hearing from Rocio, what elements can you  incorporate into the patient and family education plan for Jordan?

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