Date of Award
Spring 5-10-2019
Document Type
Scholarly Project
Degree Name
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Department
Nursing
First Advisor
Trina Larery tlarery@pittstate.edu
Second Advisor
Amy Hite ahite@pittstate.edu
Third Advisor
Janet Zepernick jzepernick@pittstate.edu
Fourth Advisor
Ashleigh Heter aheter@pittstate.edu
Abstract
The purpose of this project was to identify the feasibility of a low-carbohydrate high-fat (LCHF) diet in less affluent type 2 diabetics in rural Southeast Kansas, specifically, Crawford County. The author assessed this through the identification of the resources offered in Crawford County, and ultimately, the development of an LCHF dietary toolkit utilizing these resources. The toolkit offers an array of LCHF resources including compliant foods, grocery prices, shopping lists, phone applications, books, internet websites and blogs, accountability forums, and fitness centers. Upon completion of the dietary toolkit a select few healthcare providers directly involved with diabetes in Crawford County were sought out for feedback. Findings from the LCHF dietary toolkit development indicated an LCHF diet for less affluent type 2 diabetics is feasible from a financial and resource standpoint. The feedback received from providers was also positive. While more research is recommended on long-term adherence, the toolkit offers a great starting foundation for implementing an LCHF diet.
Recommended Citation
Beall, Curtis, "FAT FOR LIFE: THE DEVELOPMENT OF A LOW-CARBOHYDRATE HIGH-FAT DIETARY TOOLKIT FOR TYPE 2 DIABETES IN RURAL SOUTHEAST KANSAS" (2019). Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Project. 19.
https://digitalcommons.pittstate.edu/dnp/19