QUIRINO STATE UNIVERSITY

College of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics
…fostering wellness

Name Khyla Mae P. Abarca Year Level BSND 3

Date 03/22/2024 Score

A. Euthanasia Dilemma:
A family must decide whether to respect a loved one's request for
euthanasia due to a terminal illness. The 7-step model helps navigate complex
moral considerations surrounding life and death.
 Gather the facts:
The loved one is suffering from a terminal illness and has requested
euthanasia.
 Determine the ethical issues:
The main ethical issue here is whether it is morally right to respect the
loved one's wish for euthanasia. This is a question of personal autonomy
(the right of an individual to make their own decisions) versus the value of
life and the potential for causing harm.
 Identify the principles that have a bearing on the case:
The principles that come into play here include respect for autonomy,
beneficence (doing good), non-maleficence (not doing harm), and the sanctity
of life.
 List the alternatives:
The alternatives could include granting the loved one's wish for
euthanasia, denying the request and continuing to seek medical treatment,
or exploring palliative care options to manage the loved one's pain and
discomfort.
 Compare the alternatives with the principles:
Respecting the loved one's autonomy would mean granting their wish for
euthanasia. However, this conflicts with the principles of non-maleficence
and the sanctity of life. On the other hand, denying the request and
continuing with medical treatment or palliative care may respect the sanctity
of life but could potentially cause more suffering for the loved one.
 Weigh the consequences:
Granting the wish for euthanasia would end the loved one's suffering,
but it would also end their life and could potentially cause emotional
distress for the family. Denying the request could prolong the loved one's
suffering but would maintain their life.
 Make a decision:
The final decision would depend on the weight given to each of the
principles and the potential consequences. For example, if the family values
the loved one's autonomy and wishes to minimize their suffering, they may
decide to grant the request for euthanasia. However, if they value the
sanctity of life and believe in the potential for medical treatment or palliative
care to manage the loved one's pain, they may decide against euthanasia.
FOOD AND NUTRITION
BSND RESEARCH II
QUIRINO STATE UNIVERSITY College of Health Sciences
 QUIRINO STATE UNIVERSITY
College of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics
…fostering wellness

B. Food waste in restaurant:

Restaurant owners are making decisions about portion sizes and waste
reduction. The 7-step model guides ethical choices concerning sustainable
practices, minimizing food waste, and considering the social impact.
 Gather the facts:
The restaurant is producing significant food waste due to large portion
sizes.
 Determine the ethical issues:
The main ethical issue is whether it's right to continue serving large
portions, knowing it leads to food waste, or reduce portion sizes, which
might impact customer satisfaction. This involves considering sustainable
practices and their social impact.
 Identify the principles that have a bearing on the case:
The principles involved here include responsibility towards the
environment (sustainability), fairness to customers which provides value for
money, and social responsibility.
 List the alternatives:
The alternatives include continuing with the current large portion sizes,
reducing portion sizes, offering a range of portion sizes, or implementing a
leftover food donation program.
 Compare the alternatives with the principles:
Continuing with large portions may satisfy customers but isn't
sustainable or socially responsible. Reducing portion sizes is more
sustainable and socially responsible but may impact customer satisfaction.
Offering a range of portion sizes could satisfy both principles. Implementing
a leftover food donation program would be socially responsible and could
also be a sustainable practice, but it may not address the root cause of the
waste.
 Weigh the consequences:
Maintaining large portions may lead to continued waste and harm to the
restaurant's reputation if the waste issue becomes public. Reducing portion
sizes may lead to less waste but could impact the restaurant's popularity.
Offering a range of portion sizes or implementing a food donation program
could strike a balance between sustainability, social responsibility, and
customer satisfaction.
 Make a decision:
The final decision would depend on the weight given to each of the
principles and potential consequences. For example, if the restaurant values
sustainability and social responsibility, they may opt to reduce portion sizes
or offer a range of sizes. If they also value customer satisfaction highly,
implementing a food donation program alongside offering different portion
sizes might be the best solution.

FOOD AND NUTRITION

BSND RESEARCH II
QUIRINO STATE UNIVERSITY College of Health Sciences