1. Explain how soluble fiber lowers blood cholesterol, and list
at least 3 foods high in soluble fiber:
2. Describe the health benefits of omega 3 fatty acids, and list at
least 3 foods high in these.
3. Describe the health benefits of monounsaturated fats, and list
at least 3 foods high in these.
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Your roommate is in a hurry to lose 20 pounds, because her
high school reunion is coming up in two weeks. She decides to go on
a high protein (soy powder) very low calorie vegan diet- she
figures about 300 kcals a day would do the trick. She doesn't know
much about vegan diets but her friend is on one so she plans to
focus on eating lettuce salads with fat-free dressing, soy protein
powder mixed with water, and celery. She asks for your advice on
losing weight and vegan diets since she knows you are taking a
nutrition class this quarter.
1. a. What are some health risks associated with her diet? b. What nutrients might she be low in?
2. What happens to the BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate on a very low
kcal (starvation) diet like this?
3. What kind of body weight is your friend losing? Explain.
4. How likely is your roommate to keep the weight she loses off?
Explain. Do you have any good advice for her? Plan out a one day
vegan diet (so that all of her nutrient needs are met) and activity
plan for her that would help her out.....
5. She is wondering about the ingredient aspartame in her soy protein powder mix. What is it and your thoughts? (in regards to weight loss, health implications?)
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1. Describe the difference between kwashiorkor and marasmus. 2 points
2. Your friend has cramping and diarrhea after drinking milk.
Why? Explain. Are there dairy foods she could eat without getting
these symptoms? If so, which, and why? 3 points
3. List four factors that that affect a person's BMR rate: 2
points
4. List two health problems associated with obesity, and two associated with being underweight: 2 points
5. Design a vegan diet for one meal. Explain how you are making sure all of the essential amino acids are being included in your meal. 2 points
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Your friend, who is obese and has high triglycerides and cholesterol. He admits to being lazy, loves lying around and watching his favorite TV shows (while snacking), and likes to eat out at fast food places for meals (not a fan of cooking), but realizes that it might be time to change his diet and lifestyle.
1. What stage is he at with Prochaska's model?
2. He is confused with his lab printout- wondering: what are HDLs? VLDLs? Chylomicrons? LDLs? Explain what each of these are, composition of each and goal values in regards to lowering risk of heart disease.
3. Why is he at risk for diabetes Type 2? Explain....
4. What could he do to lower his triglycerides, cholesterol and risk of cardiovascular disease?
Explain how your suggestions will help (look at the science in your explanation).
5. Plan out a one day diet and activity plan for your friend that incorporates your suggestions- breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack.
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Meet Ann. Her physical data are the following:
Age: 25 years. Height: 5 feet, 2 inches Weight: 185 pounds, BMI 33.8
1. Which BMI zone does she fall into (underweight, normal, overweight, obese)?
2. Explain her thoughts and potential actions at each stage of Prochaska's model, in regards to weight loss.
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1. Soluble fibers are defined as a fiber type which gets dissolved in water, forming a gel look material.The uses of soluble fiber is it reduces the blood cholesterol levels as it will reduce the absorption of cholesterol in the blood stream
Foods rich in soluble fiber are ---- Oats, Beans, Carrots, Barley
2. HEALTH BENEFITS OF OMEGA 3 FATTY ACIDS :
The benefits of omega 3 fatty acids on the body are as follows, They are :
* They can fight from severe depression and anxiety
* It improves the risk of heart diseases
* It improves brain health during in early life and pregnancy stages.
FOODS RICH IN OMEGA 3 FATTY ACIDS :
* Walnuts
* Flax seeds
* Canola oil
* Salmon
3. HEALTH BENEFITS OF MONO UNSATURATED FATS : The benefits of mono unsaturated fats on health are as follows, They are :
1. It helps to reduce bad cholesterol level in blood
2. It lowers the risk of strokes and heart related diseases
3. It helps to maintain body's cell growth
4. It provides nutrients to body and reduce weight
FOODS RICH IN MONOUNSATURATED FATS : They are
* Peanut butter
* Avocado
*. Sunflower oil
* Nuts, etc
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