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Diet Plan for Fatty Liver Management

The document describes a diet experiment that will be conducted by the author, his wife, and cousin. They will follow a diet consisting of skinless chicken breast, brown rice, lettuce, chaya salad, carrots, olive oil, blue fish, whole wheat bread, and oatmeal. The author hypothesizes that his cousin will maintain her weight, his wife will lose 2-3 pounds, and he will lose 10-15 pounds and see improvements in his health markers. They will track their weight, height, and BMI before and after following the diet for one month.

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Diet Plan for Fatty Liver Management

The document describes a diet experiment that will be conducted by the author, his wife, and cousin. They will follow a diet consisting of skinless chicken breast, brown rice, lettuce, chaya salad, carrots, olive oil, blue fish, whole wheat bread, and oatmeal. The author hypothesizes that his cousin will maintain her weight, his wife will lose 2-3 pounds, and he will lose 10-15 pounds and see improvements in his health markers. They will track their weight, height, and BMI before and after following the diet for one month.

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Written Assignment Unit 1

Dieting

Withheld for peer assessment

Bachelor of Science in health science, UoPeople

BIOL 1301 Introduction to Biology - AY2021-T5

Dr. Rita Mourya (Instructor)

21st June 2021


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Introduction

It is well known that we all care about our health and well-being. Personally, when my

cholesterol and triglycerides rose, I went on a diet, but after a while, I started feeling sicker than I

already was. Ogden (2019) stated that "diet has a 35% probability of causing death due to

cancer" (p. 13), that is something serious and that is why it is important to know how to balance

food, before starting a diet.

Dieting

Since I was recently diagnosed with fatty liver, I will do this experiment based on a diet

for the disease. As I have my degree in gastronomy and have worked as a chef for 9 years, I can

think of several options, but I will focus on something simpler. The foods for my diet that I chose

are the following.

- Skinless chicken breast (roasted, grilled, en Papillote).

- Integral rice (brown rice).

- Lettuce salad

- Chaya salad (a plant that grows in Belize and is high in iron).

- Carrots

- Olive oil (for cooking and seasoning)

- Blue Fish, for omega 3 oil (sardines, mackerel, or trout).

- Whole wheat bread

- Oatmeal

There is scientific evidence that the foods I choose are suitable for my diet. Chicken

breast is lean meat, so I won't be affected by the fat in my liver. It also contains proteins that help
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my body maintain my cells, rebuild tissues and grow. Brown rice Contains fewer calories,

minerals and vitamins, a source of energy, helps reduce the risk of diseases, fiber, stable glucose

levels, and proteins (DKV Seguros, 2021). Lettuce is a very refreshing food thanks to its high

water content and it provides essential minerals and vitamins such as potassium, magnesium,

calcium, vitamin A.

Chaya contains large amounts of iron, helps with weight gain, and has a high anti-

inflammatory power that relieves and prevents various ailments (The Brands Group, 2021).

Carrots contain vitamin A that helps with eyesight, olive oil, and omega 3 raises HDL (good)

cholesterol levels and lowers LDL-c (bad) cholesterol. Finally, whole wheat bread and oats

contain large amounts of fiber, which will help me reduce the fat in my liver and my other lipids.

For this experiment, I am going to use my wife, my cousin, and myself. In order to design

my experiment, the first thing I am going to do is take the weight, height, and BMI of each one

of us.

1. Cousin:

- Weight: 98lbs

- Height: 5’, 1”

- BMI: 18.5

2. Wife:

- Weight: 130lbs

- Height: 5’, 3”
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- BMI 22.1

3. Myself:

- Weight: 205lbs

- Height: 5 ’10"

- BMI 29.4

My hypothesis of the potential results of my experiment is variable. For example, since

my cousin does not eat much, I am sure that she will continue to maintain her weight, she might

lose a few ounces, but it won’t exceed a pound. My wife might lose two or three pounds and

likewise, her BMI will drop from 22.1 to 18.5. I am sure that I will be able to lose many pounds,

maybe ten or fifteen if possible, and lower the fats in my liver, my lipids, my BMI, and above all,

have a healthy life.

Conclusion

In conclusion, this is going to be a very interesting experiment. Unfortunately, I don't

have much time to confirm my hypothesis. I am sure that in a month I will be able to start seeing

results. I will follow this diet and try not to eat any junk food so it does not affect my results.
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Reference

DKV Seguros. (2021, June 11). Arroz integral: como cocinarlo y sus beneficios. Quiero

cuidarme. [Link]

Ogden, J. (2019). The psychology of health and illnes.

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Rye, C., Wise, R., Jurukovski, V., Desaix, J., Choi, J., & Avissar, Y. (2017). Biology. Rice

University. [Link]

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The Brands Group. (2021, January 26). Te decimos todo sobre la chaya y sus grandes beneficios. Cocina

Fácil. [Link]

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The experimental design involves initial measurements of weight, height, and BMI to establish baselines, followed by diet modifications to track health improvements. However, it lacks controls and does not account for external variables such as exercise or stress, which may influence health outcomes . Without long-term follow-up or a control group, definitive conclusions about the diet's effectiveness may be challenging.

Olive oil provides a source of healthy fats, which can aid in lowering bad cholesterol (LDL) and raising good cholesterol (HDL), contributing to better overall heart health. Blue fish like sardines, which are high in omega-3, support this goal through similar mechanisms . These healthy fats also provide anti-inflammatory benefits.

The expectation that participants will lose weight reflects an understanding that certain dietary adjustments, particularly reducing fatty intake and increasing fiber from whole grains, can lead to weight loss . For example, the cousin is expected to maintain or lose minimal weight, while the author anticipates significant weight loss, likely attributed to his higher initial BMI and greater room for dietary improvement.

Dietary fibers from whole wheat bread and oats can help reduce fat in the liver and manage overall lipid levels, contributing to improved metabolic health and function . Such fibers aid digestion and help maintain stable glucose levels, both of which are beneficial for liver health.

BMI is used to assess and monitor each participant's health in relation to weight, giving a baseline to measure progress against health goals such as weight loss and the potential reduction of factors contributing to fatty liver disease . Tracking BMI allows for the observation of changes in body composition relative to dietary adjustments.

Chaya is rich in iron and has anti-inflammatory properties. It supports weight management and provides relief from various ailments due to its high antioxidant content . It is advisable to include chaya in a diet for its health benefits.

Skinless chicken breast is chosen for its low fat content and high protein level, making it beneficial for those with fatty liver disease by providing essential nutrients without adding excess fat that could exacerbate liver issues .

Balancing the diet with foods like lean proteins, whole grains, and oils rich in omega-3 can potentially reduce fat in the liver and improve liver health . The inclusion of foods such as chicken breast, brown rice, and olive oil support this balance by providing nutrients without excess fats that could worsen fatty liver disease.

The potential challenges include the short duration, which may not provide enough time for significant physiological changes or conclusive results. Additionally, individual responses to diet can be heterogeneous; thus, fluctuations might not solely reflect dietary interventions. External factors such as physical activity and stress are unaccounted for, potentially skewing outcomes .

The author’s dietary choices, including lean proteins and high-fiber foods, reflect broader dietary guidelines for managing cholesterol and triglyceride levels by prioritizing nutrient-dense, low-fat foods . These choices aim to balance lipid profiles and prevent associated health risks, similar to standardized health recommendations on reducing saturated fats and increasing dietary fiber.

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