As part of our practice, we provide comprehensive assessment and individualized diet-related education and intervention for a variety of issues:
Adolescent,
Adult and Geriatric Health
As a person ages, it becomes increasingly challenging to attain proper nutrition.
Adjusting the diet accordingly will help prevent some health problems. Our
bodies respond to food differently as we grow older, and our nutritional needs
change. During the aging process there are significant changes in our caloric
and nutritional needs. In addition, the risk of disease increases with advancing
age, however, poor health is not an inevitable consequence of aging.
Arthritic
Disease
Arthritis is the name given to a group of related diseases that can affect
anyone regardless of age, gender or race. It can deprive otherwise healthy
people of their quality of life by making even the simplest of movements painful.
This pain is caused by inflammation of the lining of the body’s joints.
Athletic
and Sports Needs
Metroplex Health and Nutrition Services, Inc., provides comprehensive assessment
and individualized diet-related intervention for the management of a wide
variety of athletic and sports needs.
Cardiovascular
Illnesses
Cardiovascular disease develops at widely differing rates in different individuals
based on a variety of factors includes high blood pressure, abnormal blood
cholesterol levels (of the "bad" cholesterol and/or low HDL "good"
cholesterol), smoking, diabetes, etc. Lifestyle modifications including exercising
regularly, maintaining a lean body weigh, eating a diet low in cholesterol
and saturated fat along with other changes can help reduce the effects of
cardiovascular disease.
Chemical
Dependency/Substance Abuse
The American Dietetic Association confirms that nutrition intervention, designed
and provided by a qualified nutrition professional, is an essential component
of the treatment and recovery from chemical dependency. Chemical dependency
accelerates nutrition needs beyond normal, so that even a well-balanced diet
may be inadequate. We
also provide comprehensive assessment and individualized diet-related intervention
for the management of medication-nutrient interactions. A medication /nutrient
interaction occurs when a medication affects the use of a nutrient in the
body. Foods, and the nutrients they contain, can interact with medications
we take. This can cause unwanted effects. Some prescription drugs may interfere
with nutrient absorption, digestion, metabolism, utilization, or excretion.
Similarly, nutritional status and diet can affect the action of many medications.
Diabetes
The American Diabetes Association states that almost 16 million Americans
have diabetes. Unfortunately, the numbers are growing at a startling rate.
And even more alarming is the fact that many people are not even aware of
their condition, and thus are not under the care of a practitioner. Although
it occurs most often in older adults, it has also become one of the most chronic
disorders among African American children. While diabetes is a very serious
disease, the treatment doesn’t have to be. A few modifications to an
individual’s lifestyle, weight loss, exercise, etc., can make a tremendous
difference.
Eating
Disorders (anorexia bulimia, binging)
The ideal image of the female body as depicted in the media—tall thin
models—appeals to teenagers. Because, they have the tendency to imitate,
it is this thin image that they strive to achieve and they search for any
means to attain the desired effect, and at any cost. Eating disorders afflict
millions of people and is responsible for thousands of deaths each year. However,
there is good news, eating disorders can be beaten.
Exercise
and Athletic Training
Developing a regular physical exercise program is the first step towards better
health. Whether male or female, tall or short, fat or slender, competitive
or not, your body will function better if you exercise regularly. Regular
physical exercise can help reduce weight, decrease the risk of cardiovascular
conditions, and increase the HDL (high density lipoproteins) or "good"
cholesterol in your blood.
HIV/AIDS
People living with
HIV/AIDS have specific health and nutritional needs. Good nutrition can help
increase an individual’s quality of life.
Technical Suport/Development" HIV/AIDS technical support and program development have been integral components of Metroplex's mandate to take a multi-dimensional approach to addressing this pandemic. Malnutrition is a common complication of HIV infection and AIDS. Malnutrition places added stress on an already weakened immune system and may complicate the treatment of the disease by affecting the intestinal tracts ability to absorb drugs, not to mention its inability to absorb proteins, carbohydrates and fats. Focus areas include:
Health promotion and disease prevention: Due to technological advances and treatment, life expectancy of HIV-infected persons has increased. However, there is still no cure for this disease.
Education: Increase, knowledge, and awareness. HIV/AIDS affects health and nutrition both directly and indirectly.
Food security: Strengthen food production and security at the community level locally, nationally, and internationally by empowering communities to solve their own food and nutrition problems.
Research and evaluation: Evaluate facilities and programs that provide services to HIV/AIDS-affected populations. This includes the organization, budget, personnel, operation, costs, utilization, and quality of care in health delivery systems.
Hypertension
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a "silent killer".
It is a condition commonly associated with narrowing of the arteries resulting
in blood being excessively pumped against artery walls. This signals that
the heart and blood vessels are being overworked. If left untreated, hypertension
will cause the heart to eventually overwork itself to the point where serious
damage can occur. Hypertension is especially common among African-Americans.
It has also been diagnosed in a growing number of children.
Nutrient
Analysis
Are you interested in knowing the nutritional value of the foods that you
eat? Metroplex can provide you with some insight about your eating habits.
We will analyze your intake data for calories, protein, fat, sodium and vitamins.
We
work with our clients to address their needs and provide expertise in menu
improvement and menu development.
Pregnancy
Good nutrition is essential to having a healthy baby. A pregnancy takes about
300 extra calories a day to maintain, and an average-sized woman can expect
to gain between 25 and 35 pounds overall. However, these extra calories should
be nutritious. A pregnant woman needs a balanced diet complete with protein,
fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and a minimum of sweets and fats. To
eat well during pregnancy you must do more than simply increase how much you
eat. You must also consider what you eat.
Pediatric Nutrition
Metroplex Health and Nutrition Services, Inc., provides comprehensive assessment
and individualized diet-related education in areas related to pediatric health.
Nutrition is important to your child's overall health. Proper nutrition can
also prevent many medical problems, including becoming overweight, developing
weak bones, and developing diabetes. It will also ensure that your child physically
grows to his/her full potential.
Peri,
Pre and Post-Menopause
Menopause should
not be viewed as the "end" of life. It is a normal part of life—another
step in a long, slow process of reproductive aging. For most women this process
may silently approach somewhere around age 40 when menstruating may become
less regular. Declining levels of the hormones estrogen and progesterone cause
changes in female menstral cycles.
The transition through
menopause can be viewed in three stages:
• Peri-menopause, when a woman’s body is closer to menopause;
• Pre-menopause, marked by a woman’s last menstrual period; and
• Post-menopause follows menopause and lasts the rest of your life.
Pregnancy is no longer possible.
Renal
Disease
Healthy kidneys clean the blood by taking away extra water and wastes. When
your kidneys stop working, your body holds fluids, your blood pressure goes
up and harmful wastes build up in your body. The result is a condition knows
as renal disease.
Vegetarian
With the advent of health conscious eating, it has become easier to find vegetarian
selections at restaurants and grocery stores. A vegetarian lifestyle can be
healthful, nutritionally sound and beneficial for the prevention and treatment
of certain diseases. Some people believe that vegetarian eating makes it hard
to get certain nutrients, such as protein. However, the many soy products
that are available can provide the high quality protein needed for growth
and tissue maintenance.
Weight
Loss, Gain, or Maintenance
Nutrition is one of the most important aspects of our daily lives, yet it
is often misunderstood and poorly practiced. Depending on what your goals
may be (whether it is to gain, loose or maintain body weight) you must eat
calories of the right kind, in the right amounts and at the right time. Most
people simply do not know how to do this properly. However, with the right
information we can put you on the right path toward better health.
We will educate you on
how to achieve your goals:
• Exactly what, how, and when to eat to gain/loose or maintain weight
• The correct proportion of foods to eat to optimize and maximize your
body's potential...exactly what you need
• Fun, enjoyable activities that will help support your efforts.
• Accurate and easy terms of how to plan your food intake, in order
to eliminate the mystery of wondering if what you are eating will help you
achieve your goal. You will know!
Athletic/Sports
Needs | Arthritis | Cardiovascular | Diabetes | Drugs | Eating Disorders |
Exercise and Training | Geriatric Health | HIV/AIDS
Hypertension
| Menopause | Nutrition | Pregnancy | Renal Disease | Weight Issues
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