Nutritional problems in fictive teenage cases and proper dietary guidelines including possible dietary supplements (DS) to correct the nutritional state
| Case | Fictive teenager’s description on blog text | Nutritional status behind the fictive teenager’s descriptions | Correct instruction for the use of DS problems |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anne | She thinks that she has lactose intolerance. She is a vegan. She uses multivitamin preparations and vitamin C | Anemia and problems with the rational use of supplemental iron | Dietary counseling and adding vitamin B12 as a supplement to daily diet. The proper use of iron supplementation |
| Antti | He has an idea to replace meals with DS | Anorexia nervosa | Dietary and psychological counseling where emphasis is on balanced eating and no need for DS. He is encouraged to self-acceptance |
| Niko | He is uncertain about getting enough protein from his daily diet | Distorted big muscles ideals | Dietary counseling on protein contents of different foods and healthy snacking. Niko is encouraged to eat more food (such as low-fat milk, cheese and yogurt which have high protein content). Also a critical attitude toward advertisements is advised |
| Milla | She appreciates appearance. She wants to be thin. She consumes a variety of vitamin B preparations and she only has certain foods. She is vegan | Distorted beauty ideals and the unnecessary use of a wide variety of vitamin B preparations | Discussions about beauty ideals, the need for more food, the need for vitamin B12 |
| Sanni | She has milk, egg and fish allergies | Allergy | Dietary counseling due to an elimination diet. DS is needed. Also a critical attitude toward the advertising is emphasized |
| Case | Fictive teenager’s description on blog text | Nutritional status behind the fictive teenager’s descriptions | Correct instruction for the use of DS problems |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anne | She thinks that she has lactose intolerance. She is a vegan. She uses multivitamin preparations and vitamin C | Anemia and problems with the rational use of supplemental iron | Dietary counseling and adding vitamin B12 as a supplement to daily diet. The proper use of iron supplementation |
| Antti | He has an idea to replace meals with DS | Anorexia nervosa | Dietary and psychological counseling where emphasis is on balanced eating and no need for DS. He is encouraged to self-acceptance |
| Niko | He is uncertain about getting enough protein from his daily diet | Distorted big muscles ideals | Dietary counseling on protein contents of different foods and healthy snacking. Niko is encouraged to eat more food (such as low-fat milk, cheese and yogurt which have high protein content). Also a critical attitude toward advertisements is advised |
| Milla | She appreciates appearance. She wants to be thin. She consumes a variety of vitamin B preparations and she only has certain foods. She is vegan | Distorted beauty ideals and the unnecessary use of a wide variety of vitamin B preparations | Discussions about beauty ideals, the need for more food, the need for vitamin B12 |
| Sanni | She has milk, egg and fish allergies | Allergy | Dietary counseling due to an elimination diet. DS is needed. Also a critical attitude toward the advertising is emphasized |
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