AAFCS CFCS-HNFS case studies
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The AAFCS Certified in Family and Consumer Sciences – Human Nutrition and Food Science (CFCS-HNFS) credential is a professional certification for family and consumer sciences educators and practitioners who specialize in nutrition and food science. It is designed for individuals who teach, coordinate programs, or work in community and educational settings where human nutrition, food safety, and food systems knowledge are central. The AAFCS CFCS-HNFS case studies are 5 cases and about 2,733 words.
1Stalled Weight Gain in a Preterm Infant at Discharge Planning
A 32-week-gestation infant, now 6 weeks old and corrected gestational age 38 weeks, weighs 2.10 kg (birth weight 1.45 kg). Length and head circumference are tracking along the 10th percentile for corrected age.
494 words, about 2 min2Postprandial Glucose Pattern in Type 2 Diabetes with Declining Renal Function
A 68-year-old with type 2 diabetes for 12 years, BMI 31, eGFR 38 mL/min/1.73 m², and A1C 8.4% is referred for medical nutrition therapy. Current medications: metformin, a basal insulin, and lisinopril.
548 words, about 3 min3Norovirus-Like Illness After a Community Fundraiser
A community organization served 180 attendees at a potluck fundraiser. Within 24-48 hours, 41 attendees report vomiting and diarrhea; 6 are seen in urgent care.
563 words, about 3 min4Choosing an Outcome Measure for a Food-Pantry Nutrition Education Program
A food pantry partners with a dietitian to launch a 6-session nutrition education series for clients. Funding requires reporting 'improved nutrition' at 6 months.
541 words, about 3 min5Conflicting Family Requests for a Terminally Ill Client's Diet
A home-hospice dietitian is consulted about a 79-year-old with advanced pancreatic cancer, weight loss of 9 kg over 3 months, and poor appetite. The client says eating has become a chore and she mostly wants small amounts of foods she enjoys, and she has asked not to be 'pushed.' Her adult daughter, who provides most of the care, is distressed and insists the dietitian prescribe a high-calorie supplement schedule and 'whatever it takes' to stop the weight loss, saying she has read that nutrition fights cancer.
587 words, about 3 min