Discussion Board

Prompt/Topic: Traci has been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. She stopped smoking as soon as her doctor gave her the diagnosis. She does not want to gain weight now that she is not smoking anymore, so she has been trying to eat less fatty foods. Her doctor has recommended that she visit a registered dietitian to help her develop a good food plan.

1. What recommendations will the dietitian have for Traci?
2. What recommendations would she make to Traci about her weight?
3. Traci’s husband has high cholesterol and tries to limit his intake of saturated fat. How can they plan meals together that suit both of their dietary needs?