Question

Case Study Giving Up Milk 1. What nutrients are low in Ashley's typioc Ashley, a 19-year-old sophomore in college, recently gave up drinking milk. She thought this would help her stay slim by avoiding the calories in milk. Ashley's mother is concemed 2. Which of Ashley's lifestyle factors about her diet change. One of her primary con- cems is the future risk of osteoporosis. Ashley also started smoking, and her only physical activity is practice for Women's Glee Club. diet that put her at risk of osteoporosis i the future? contribute to this increased risk of osteoporosis? Is there any evidence that consump- tion of milk or other dairy products leads to weight gain? What changes to her current diet could reduce the risk of osteoporo- sis and also help Ashley maintain her weight? What lifestyle changes (other than the dietary changes) could Ashley make to decrease her risk of osteoporosis and maintain a healthy weight? 3. Ashley's typical diet consists of oatmeal made with water, a banana and a cup of fruit juice for breakfast. At midmoming, she buys a snack cake or candy bar from the vending machine.At lunch, she has pasta with vegetables, bread with olive oil, a side salad, 1 ounce of mixed nuts, and a soft drink. For dinner, she has a chicken or hamburger sandwich along with mixed vegetables and another soft drink. As an evening snack, she has some cookies and hot tea. 4. 5. Answer the following questions about Ashley's situation and check your responses in Appendix A

Answer 1

Answer: Ashley's diet does not contain any kind of food or the drink that provides calcium. Calcium is in negligible amount which put her on risk of osteoporosis. Smoking, not eating healthy foods leads to increased risk of osteoporosis. Ashley should include healthy diet and quit smoking.

Although it has been mentioned that consumption of milk and dairy products causes weight gain but it is not that much concern as milk contains many nutrients that makes bone strong and healthy.

Ashely should include diet which consists of health nutrients. She should quit smoking as smoking also contributes weight gain. Dairy products such as curd is a good source of calcium and contains negligible amount of fat.