Reference no: EM133794185
Question 1. Choose three of the following nutrients and answer a, b ,c and d for each nutrient you chose. Use your reports in the diet and wellness section of MINDTAP. • Protein • Carbohydrates • Fat • Calcium • Iron • folate • vitamin B12 • fiber • Sodium.
a. How much of the nutrient did you consume (in grams, calories, IU, micrograms, etc.) What is the DRI for that nutrient? What was the percentage of the DRI that you consumed?
If you were under or over 100 %, would it be advisable to change your diet with regard to this nutrient?
b. Which foods contributed to your intake of this nutrient? List at least 3-4 major food sources for this nutrient be specific to categorize the foods, i.e. Butter was saturated fat. Give grams, mgs, etc.
c. What dietary changes would you make to have an optimal intake of this nutrient? Name the foods you would or would not continue to eat. What specific foods would you add to your diet?
d. Name the diseases, conditions, or symptoms that may occur if a person's intake was significantly under and/or over with this nutrient.
Question 2. Compare your recommended caloric intake to what you consumed. What were the results? Do you need more or less and why? What is your age, height & weight? What is your BMI? What is your classification? (Ex. Overweight Do you exercise ? How does that influence your weight?