Evaluate the risks in using medication (drugs) to achieve weight-loss
Unit Outcomes addressed in this Assignment: Evaluate the risks in using medication (drugs) to achieve weight-loss. Identify how short-term medications interact with body systems to trigger weight loss. Identify ways in which consumers can use evidence-based guidelines for maintaining a healthy diet. Identify weight loss claims made by weight-loss advertisers. Course Outcome addressed in this Assignment: HW320-3: Compare selected diets currently being promoted. Instructions: Write a 2 page paper based on the following scenario: You are a nutrition professional. A client wants to lose weight, and tells you he/she is considering taking an over-the-counter (OTC) weight loss medication. Discuss the risks of the OTC medication, and explain why addressing weight through lifestyle is a better long-term solution. Next, design a sample one-day meal plan for your client with his/her weight loss goal in mind. Explain why/how you came up with the meal plan based on what you know about the client. You choose: The specific OTC weight loss drug, and the client’s gender, age, weight loss goal, health issues, and dietary restrictions. Please include a separate reference list. Submitting your work: Submit your Assignment to the Dropbox. To view your graded work, come back to the Dropbox or go to the Gradebook after your instructor has evaluated it. Make sure that you save a copy of your submitted work.
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