Chapter 2, Problem ICDWPA

Basal Metabolic Rate Worksheet Most people can have a successful healthy diet just by estimating their quantity of food and timing their meals equally throughout the day. Your Basal metabolic Rate (BMR) is the rate at which your body uses energy while at rest to keep vital functions going, such as breathing and keeping warm. It is a good formula to work into your diet regimen to understand how much fuel you need to survive. Here is the formula: Women: BMR = 655 + ( 4.35 x weight in lbs. ) +( 4.7 x height in inches ) - ( 4.7 x age in years ) 655 + - BMR Men: BMR = 66 + ( 6.23 x weight in pounds ) + ( 12.7 x height in inches ) - (6.8 x age in year) 66 + = BMR_ This formula uses the variables of height, weight, age and gender to calculate the BMR. This is a good formula because it is more accurate than calculating calorie needs based on body weight alone. The only factor that is omitted is lean body mass (the ratio of muscle to fat that a body has). So the leaner a body is the more…

Nutrition Labels: Analyze the nutrition label attached and answer the following questions:   How much total fat, saturated fat and trans fat does this product contain per serving?   How many grams of total fat would a person consume if he/she ate the whole container?   How many calories are from fat per serving?   Calculate the percentage of the total calories per serving that come from total fat.   Based on a 2,000 calorie diet, what percent of the percent daily value for total fat would be consumed per serving? Calculate the percent if the whole container was consumed.   Based on what you know about trans fats, do you think there are hydrogenated oils in this product? Explain.

Mark is a college student who has been lifting weights at the student recreation center. Mark’s weight has been stable at 154 lb (70 kg).An analysis of the total energy and protein content of Mark’s current diet is 3470 kcal, 125 g of protein (14% of total energy intake suppliedby protein). This diet is representative of the food choices and amounts of food that Mark chooses on a regular basis. The trainer at thecenter recommended a protein drink to help Mark build muscle mass. Answer the following questions and determine whether a protein drinkis needed to supplement Mark’s diet.1. Determine Mark’s protein needs based on the RDA (0.8 g/kg).     a. Mark’s estimated protein RDA in g:      b. What are the maximum recommendations for protein intake for athletes in g/kg?     c. Calculate the maximum protein recommendation for Mark in g. 2. Compare Mark’s protein intake with the recommended intake amounts.     a. What is the difference in g between Mark’s estimated protein needs as an…

Describe a good weight loss reduction diet in relation to energy content, meal size, carbohydrate and fat levels (as a percentage of calories), and water intake.  no handwritten answers please.

List four ways in which fiber is beneficial to the human body. Give a 2-3 sentence explanation for each. Create a plan for one meal that contains a good balance of the six nutrients. Be sure it also contains three different food sources of fiber. Please break this meal down into individual ingredients with approximate amounts of each ingredient.

For Flintstone Vitamin supplements, Based on the recommended dosage, are there any individual vitamins or minerals for which the intake is greater than 100% of the Daily Value? List these vitamins and minerals.

Some causes of weight gain in adults include slow metabolism, increased food intake or reduced activity. Discuss two factors that may contribute to each cause.

Based on a 2000 kcal diet per day, match the AMDRS (ranges of intake) with the numbers below for each nutrient group. protein fat carbohydrate 50g-175g/day [Choose ] 225g-325g/day ✓ 50g-175g/day 44g-78g/day

Discuss how meeting the DRI for the EACH of the following nutrients will help with your current health status and future risk for chronic diseases: Dietary Fiber, Total Fat, Saturated Fat, Sodium, Potassium, and Calcium.  (Be specific in linking these nutrients to diet and disease.)