Assess Mrs. Clarke's recent diet history. How does this compare to her estimated energy and protein needs? Identify foods that may potentially aggravate her IBS symptoms

Question

What will be an ideal response?

Answer 1

• Mrs. Clarke's current diet is adequate and varied.
• She does consume foods that may increase gas production such as asparagus, lentils, and kidney beans.
• She does identify eating foods from the FODMAP list "often," which may increase fermentation and contribute to her symptoms of IBS. FODMAP foods Mrs. Clarke eats include:
1) Asparagus
2) Lentils
3) Kidney beans
4) Milk
5) Sugary foods such as cookies cake, ice cream, etc.
6) Peaches, dried fruits
7) Sugar-free candies which may contain sugar alcohols
•. Her snack foods are usually high in fat, which may also contribute to IBS, although it seems that the patient is working toward change. These foods high in fat may be contributing to elevated cholesterol and triglyceride levels as well.
• Patient seems to be exceeding caloric needs for weight loss, although calorie consumption is hard to compare to needs since portions of her diet recall were not given.
• Patient seems to be consuming adequate protein based on meat and legume consumption from dietary recall.
• Patient consumes quite a bit of sugar alcohols which may be contributing to symptoms.