Copy1-Case Study Osteoporosis
Copy1-Case Study Osteoporosis
Copy1-Case Study Osteoporosis
X is a 68-year-old lady, married with two children who are living abroad. She lives with her
husband who does the shopping and cooking. Mary was a cleaner but had to stop work because
of her difficulty in mobility and she takes little exercise. She attends the outpatient bone health
and osteoporosis clinic in a large teaching hospital and has been referred to you for dietetic
assessment and advice
Anthropometry,
BMI
questionnaire)
haematological
ALP 90 mmol/L
0.273 mmol/L
Hb 14.9 mmol/L
TG 1.1 mmol/L
Medication
Ventolin, betide
Diet 24 h recall
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Burger (23 g)
medication)
1. Diagnosis
Problem:
Inadequate nutrition and dietary intake contributing to osteoporosis and impaired bone health.
Etiology :
1. Inadequate calcium and vitamin D intake: X consumes a low amount of dairy products .
2. Inadequate protein intake: X consumes a low amount of protein, which is essential for
maintaining muscle mass and bone health.
3. Inadequate energy intake: X's weight has decreased over the past four months, indicating a
potential energy deficiency.
4. Sedentary lifestyle: X takes little exercise, which can further contribute to muscle weakness
and bone loss.
5. Smoking: X has a history of smoking for 40 years, which is a risk factor for osteoporosis.
1. Low body weight (42.5 kg) and low BMI (18.2 kg/m2): X's weight is below the normal range,
indicating potential malnutrition.
2. Reduced muscle mass: The mid arm muscle circumference (18.1 cm) and tricep skinfold
thickness (11.9 mm) measurements suggest decreased muscle mass.
3. Fragility fractures: X has a history of spinal fractures (T10, T12, L2, L3), indicating compromised
bone health.
4. Low serum calcium (2.32 mmol/L) and 25-hydroxyvitamin D (23 mmol/L) levels: These values
suggest inadequate calcium and vitamin D status.
5. Elevated parathyroid hormone (PTH) level (24.3 mmol/L): High PTH levels can indicate
secondary hyperparathyroidism due to vitamin D deficiency or inadequate calcium intake.
- Increase energy intake: Provide X with a well-balanced and nutrient-dense diet to ensure
adequate energy intake and prevent further weight loss.
- Improve protein intake: Recommend protein-rich foods such as lean meats, poultry, fish, dairy
products, legumes, and eggs to support muscle mass and bone health.
- Increase calcium and vitamin D intake: Advise X to consume foods rich in calcium (e.g., dairy
products, leafy green vegetables, fortified foods) and ensure adequate sun exposure or vitamin D
supplementation.
- Provide information on available resources and support services to help her quit smoking.
- Discuss the benefits of quitting and develop a plan to address her nicotine addiction.
3. Nutrition Intervention:
1,174 *20/100/9=29gm
diet plan
**Meal 1: Breakfast**
- 1 slice of bread (15 grams carbohydrates, 2 grams protein, 0.5 grams fat)
**Meal 3: Lunch**
- 1 small bowl of cooked rice (30 grams carbohydrates, 2 grams protein, 0 grams fat)
- 100 grams of grilled chicken breast (0 grams carbohydrates, 25 grams protein, 3 grams fat)
- 1 cup of mixed vegetables (10 grams carbohydrates, 2 grams protein, 0 grams fat)
**Meal 4: Afternoon Snack**
**Meal 5: Dinner**
- 1 small baked potato (30 grams carbohydrates, 2 grams protein, 0 grams fat)
- 1 cup of steamed broccoli (10 grams carbohydrates, 3 grams protein, 0 grams fat)