Asked by rachel shaver on Sep 22, 2024
Jobe is half Italian and was born and raised in Louisiana. Jobe found out his blood pressure was slightly elevated and was referred to the nutrition counselor. What assumptions can the nutrition counselor make about Jobe?
A) Jobe likely eats pizza and pasta because he is half Italian; this type of cuisine is generally high in sodium, which is likely raising his blood pressure.
B) Jobe likely eats Cajun food because he's from Louisiana; this type of cuisine is generally high in sodium, which is likely raising his blood pressure.
C) Jobe likely has a family history of high blood pressure.
D) Jobe may totally, partially, or not at all embrace the standards of the Italian or Louisiana culture he appears to represent.
E) Jobe is ready to make changes to his diet to improve his high blood pressure.
Sodium
An essential mineral and electrolyte in the human body, crucial for maintaining fluid balance, nerve function, and muscle contraction.
Blood Pressure
The force of circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, typically measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg) and used as an indicator of health.
Cajun Food
A style of cooking originating in Louisiana, USA, that uses a mixture of French, African, American, and French-Canadian cultures, known for its spicy flavors and heartiness.
- Adopt measures of cultural awareness and steer clear of suppositions regarding the nutritional habits of clients.
Learning Objectives
- Adopt measures of cultural awareness and steer clear of suppositions regarding the nutritional habits of clients.