I am an RN attempting to find this information and coming up short. How do you decide whether to place someone on a 1200 ADA diet or a 2500 ADA diet?  Is it a matter of how much they weigh?
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It's based on the patient's actual body weight and ideal or target body weight. \n\nThe first link below has excellent step-by-step notes on how to calculate IBW, and then goes on to help formulate a diet. The second also goes into the percentages of fat, carbohydrate and protein.\n\nTo be honest, as a medical resident, we used to just eyeball the person and pick one of the kitchen's standard meals: 1600, 1800 or 2000. Of course, when they were being discharged and seeing the diabetic nurse, they got a more personalized meal plan.
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What should you look for?\n"Choose a multi that has about 100 percent of the Daily Value [DV] of most of the essential vitamins and minerals," advises Jeffrey Blumberg, PhD, professor of nutrition at Tufts University. But don't expect it to have 100 percent of the DV of calcium, because that amount is too large to fit into a multi. And be sure to note the amount of vitamin A. "Taking more than 100 percent of the DV may cause bone fractures in postmenopausal women and is linked to birth defects," says Helen Delichatsios, MD, instructor of nutrition at Harvard Medical School. "To play it safe, select a multi that has part or all of its vitamin A as safer beta-carotene."\n\nDo you need a special formula?\nA basic multi is all you need unless you fall into a group with special vitamin/mineral requirements. Women who are or are trying to become pregnant should choose a prenatal supplement because it has higher-than-normal amounts of folic acid, iron, zinc, and calcium--all critical to healthy births. Men and women over 50 benefit from a "seniors" formula that has extra vitamin D, vitamin B12, and calcium. But most older people don't have to watch the iron content of their multi as carefully as you might think. "The evidence that supplemental iron might be a heart disease risk factor in men and postmenopausal women is mixed," says JoAnn Manson, MD, professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and chief of preventive medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. "The small amount of iron [18 mg per day] from a standard multi is probably safe for most people." However, if you have hemochromatosis (iron overload), select an iron-free preparation.\n\nShould you choose all-natural, sugar-free, starch-free, or slow-release products?\nMany people prefer using products with all-natural ingredients or no sugar or starch. It's really a personal decision. But those terms don't mean the product is better absorbed. As for slow-release multis, Dr. Blumberg says there's not enough evidence that they offer any advantage to counter the extra cost.\n\nIs there any benefit from added lycopene and lutein?\nUnfortunately, the benefit is only minimal. Lycopene, lutein, and other carotenoids may help to lower the risk of chronic diseases such as cancer. However, the amounts that are found in most multis are quite low, says Dr. Blumberg. Although every little bit helps, you still need to eat lots of fruits and veggies to get optimal intakes of these important compounds.\n\nWhat about the other extras such as enzymes, green algae, EGCG, amino acids, or herbs such as ginkgo?\n"Stick with the basics; your multi doesn't need bells and whistles," says James Dillard, MD, professor of medicine at Columbia University. Why? There are decades of research on vitamins and minerals, but not much data on these extras. As for herbs, it may seem convenient and economical to get herbs in your multi, but Dr. Blumberg says it's not a good idea. "Herbs are not nutrients; they are taken for very specific effects in the body." \n\nHis advice: "If you want to take an herb such as ginkgo, then buy a product that contains only that and in the proper dosage."
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She more than likely will lose weight. The only problem is she will lose muscle mass first. She will become weak, but still have alot of fat on her body. She is overweight, but not by too much. At 260 lbs, she is still able to exercise and eat right. Please get her help asap! She deserves help as much as a 70 lb bulemic girl does!
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Here's some really good links that will help you make a decision.\n\n\nI had gastric bypass surgery in April 2005.  I started out at 268, now I’m 180 and holding, after  1 year and 7 months.  These links will help you in many ways to make a decision if this is for you or  not.  I vote yes, because it made such a difference in my life. I was taking 8 pills a day, and after my surgery, I lost my diabetes.  The way they do the surgery, takes your diabetes away.  I no longer have to take glucophage, and I no longer  have high Cholesterol or high blood pressure.  I’m down to 2 pills a day.  I went from a  size 26-28 to a 16-18.\nMost people struggle with paying for  the surgery.  Go to this site, it is a great support system for you, because it’s only people who have had gastric bypass.  Every insurance program has been rated, and you’ll get tips on how to deal with your insurance company, as well as, surgery tips, food tips, and just support. http://www.obesityhelp.com/\nhttp://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass/HQ01465\nhttp://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass-diet/WT00007\nhttp://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass-surgery/AN01378\nVitamins I take…  you have to be very faithful about taking them after surgery, because you can become very sick if you don’t.  There were recommended by my surgeon and nutritionist.\nhttp://www.walgreens.com/store/product.jsp?CATID=301120&navAction=jump&navCount=0&id=prod403359\nThere is a very good web site by a guy named Basil White.  He’s a govt. worker and a comedian.  He walks you through everything. Very interesting. He had the surgery and did well.\nhttp://www.basilwhite.com/gastric/\nSome other helpful links…\nhttp://dir.yahoo.com/Health/Diseases_and_Conditions/Obesity/Gastric_Bypass_Surgery/\nhttp://www.stapleclub.com/general_info.htm\nhttp://www.locateadoc.com/articles.cfm/1454/1337\nhttp://www.dhmc.org/webpage.cfm?site_id=2&org_id=28&morg_id=0&sec_id=0&gsec_id=35507&item_id=35508\nhttp://www.mygastricbypass.com/\nhttp://www.gwdocs.com/health/eHA-eHA_Content_C-Generic_Content_Page_Template_1131123706877.html\nGood luck with your surgery and new life!
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It sounds like a rehashing of a  lot of older diets to me.  From what I have read it, if you follow it closely you will eat less and loss weight.  They say wine in moderation so a small amount of beer would probably fit into it as well.  I don't know how much I would enjoy 4 ounces of beer every once in a while.
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If you email me, I will gladly give you a diet based on Jenny Craig and Nutrisystem. You can do it yourself at home. You won't need to measure anything or count calories. It is all already proportioned. It involves all food groups and is based on 1250 calories. Very healthy.  I have shared it with many askers on yahoo answers.\n\nModification:\nI got your request but your email link is "not verified" so the email won't go through.  Please contact me again and include your normal email address so I can get back in touch with you!
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Your friend really needs a diet set-up for her personally, by a registered nutritionist. Her doctor can set her up with one.\n\nA diabetic diet is based on weight, activity level, type I or II diabetes, and possibly on how advanced the diabetes is, Not certain on the last point.  However, there could also be other underlying medical conditions that need to be considered in the diet planning as well.\n\nThe nutritionist, can give her the info, that is unique to just her and show her the proper way to plan her meals.\n\nOnce she has seen the nutritionist, you can recommend these sites to her;\n\nhttp://www.healthsquare.com/mc/fgmc2022htm\nhttp://www.diabeteslibrary.org/news/news_item.cfm\nhttp://diabetic-recipes.com/recipes.htm\n  \n\nI commend your support of your friend.  I am sure she knows how lucky she is to have you, and I am sure she appriciates you.\n\nGood luck to your friend.\n\n\n\nUpdate - Just checked links and the 1st 2 do not seem to work.  I double checked them and they are the correct addy.  Just copy & paste or type them into your browser.
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You have stated you have at least one medical condition....diabetes.  Taking and pill that promises to curb your appetite and make you lose weight is dangerous.\n\nYour doctor would be the first to tell you this.  And you should already be on an American Diabetic Association diet.  These diets come as 1800 Calorie ADA diets, ect.  \n\nAdhereing to this diet regime, plus exercise, should make you lose weight.  I would go down to the say 1200 ADA diet and supplement with snacks in between that are noncaloric or low calories.\n\nYou can easily obtain the diets online.  Follow them, exercise daily.  If you are on pills for your diabetes, fooling around with anything is dangerous.\n\nTalk to your doctor!  But, eating correctly and exercise is the best way to lower your weight and control your diabetes!
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http://nutrition.about.com/od/dietsformedicaldisorders/f/GainWeight.htm\n\n\ngo to this... this has alot of info
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Hi,I really believe you should set up appointment with your M.D before you start any diet,medications or certain exercise,since I do not know any health problems you may have or not.What works for one may not work for others.Seeing a nutritionist is always helpful too,so they can help you with a diet plan that is healthily too.If you are unable to afford to see a M.D try going to the library on a book to help you learn how to count calories read labels.Always start off slow with a beginners aerobics found in many book stores.It is always nice to have a Friend to do it together.
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At 13 your body is still developing so a diet shouldn't be considered.  128 lbs sounds very healthy.  Your body isn't finished doing whatever it is going to do with you physically.\n\nSo many factors have to be taken into account.  \n\nAND.........the Holiday season is the worst time in the world to diet!\n\nBut for your own peace of mind, I would simply eat smaller meals, but regular food.  Don't use actual DIET foods they are not meant for young body bodies.
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That sounds perfect to me.  I have a very athletic build.  I am solid (hard as a rock) muscle in my legs etc and I have some fat on my booty and a little softness to my stomach.  I am 5'4" and I weigh 140.  People ask me if I am anorexic.  Honest, true story.  It all depends on how you are built and I learned long ago that numbers don't really matter.  I am 140lbs but I am a size 4.  Do not listen to people who tell you about charts because there are many things charts do not take into consideration.  Muscle weighs so much more than fat and if your build is athletic and your body is dense you will weigh more than the chart says you should.  Charts tell me I need to lose weight.  If I lost weight I would look very, very unhealthy.  You sound like you are in the same boat.  You sound perfect to me!!!
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Go see either a nutritionist or a good trainer. If you are pleased with your weight...and able to maintain it...then caloric intake is fine. It all depends though upon your exercise level. In Ironman training...I am eating 6000+ calories a day...when in normal mode...it might be 3000 or so. It all depends on what I am doing. If 112 seems "good" for your health...and you are running 25ish and playing some tennis, then that seems good. But, if you want to be, or need to be, 120ish...then of course your calorie intake isn't enough. I would say go talk to someone in the field if you are really concerned.
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Hmm i dunno about a dietician but i went to a nutritionist who prescribed me with 4 different pills. I only need to lose about 20 lbs and she said in 2 weeks when i go back she wants to see me lose 8 lbs...with a diet she gave me and working out about 3 times a week, so thats all the info i got from a nutritionist.
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For our height the weight would be anywhere between 115 and 135.  135 being the absolute max. It all depends on you bone structure. For me I have sort of a medium build so I have to stay between 125 and 130, or else I look VERY sick. If you are built is small stay within 115 and 125. Good luck. Oh here this website helps.  \n http://diet.ivillage.com/
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actually you should be at least 150.  and depending on your bone density, 180 might not be "over-weight" for you.  130 would be under for sure.  i used to work in a medical examiners office.  and the rule was add 5lbs to every inch after 5 feet.  if a person is 5 feet start at 100 lbs. 5'1 then 105.  now that's a rough estimate.  it could vary from 5 to 10 lbs either way.  like i said depending on bone density.  and also muscle weighs more than fat.  i don't weigh myself, (i life quite a bit of weight for a woman).  muscle weighs 3X's the amount of fat.  1lb of fat  =  3lb of muscle.\np.s.  be sensible.  you don't want to through yourself out of wack and ruin your health over it.  (that will really make you gain weight!)
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I used to weigh 280 and thought I was sexy.   I wasn't!!!    I have lost 50 lbs and FEEL SO MUCH SEXIER!!!    Weight Watchers has helped me learn so many healthy habits and opened my eyes to what I was doing wrong.  And the PLUS side... I am healthier and will live longer without all the risks of the diseases caused by being so overweight.   My goal is to be around 150.  I am 5'3.    AND I find myself looking at overweight people now just to gawk and remind myself that I don't want to be that way.   Lose it, you will feel better!!!!! I promise!