Question

Introduction Below is Sue Zhu's profile and one day of food intake. Her profile information and food intake were entered into Diet & Wellness Plus and then the Diet & Wellness Plus Reports were pulled View Sue's DRI Report, Intake Spreadsheet, and MyPlate Analysis Reports and the answer the questions below Profile for Sue Zhu 1. Age: 12 months old 2. Gender: Female 3. Height: 2 feet, 6 inches (30 inches) 4. Weight: 18 lbs 5. Pregnancy: Not Pregnant 6. Non-Smoker, Non Strict Vegetarian/Vegan 7. Activity Level: Low Active One Day Menu for 1-year-old Breakfast . Esses, Scrambled with Milk and Butter (item-Large eggs) • Bread, Whole Wheat, Prepared, Toasted (slice) Milk, Whole3-3% (4 fluid ounces) Morning Snack • Yogurt, Plain, Made with Whole Milk (8 grams protein per 8 ounces) (0.5 cups) • Watermelon (0.5 cups.diced) Lunch • Bread, Whole Wheat, Prepared, Toasted (slice) • Cheese, Monterey Jack (1 ounce) • Carrots, Sliced, Boiled, Drained (0.5 cups - slices) • Juice, Pruit Blend, 100% Juice, with Added Vitamin C (fluid ounces) Afternoon Snack • Pineapple (0.5 cups - Diced) • GENERAL MILIS CHEERIOS Cereal (o cups)

Answer 1

1. Iron is important for the proper functioning of hemoglobin and other bodily processes. The recommended iron intake for infants-age 7 to 12 months is about 11mg/day that is less half that is required for an adult female. The normal iron intake of 19-year-old to 50 years is 18mg/day. Hence, the correct answer is an option (a). 2. Vitamin D helps in the metabolism and absorption of minerals. It helps in bone mineralization and calcium metabolism in the body. Dietary Recommended intake (DRI) for calcium in children aged 1 to 3 years is 700mg/day and for vitamin D is 600 IU/day. Vitamin D in milk 1 cup is 115-124 IUs per serving, 1 egg is 41 IU/ serving, yogurt 80 IU/serving, total vitamin D intake of Sue Zhu according to his 1-day meal plan is around 351 IU/day, that is lesser than the recommended dietary intake. Calcium intake is 2 servings of milk (8 oz), one in breakfast and another in dinner is around 300mg, yogurt 300 mg, cheese 200mg, fruits, and juices range from 80-1000 mg. the total intake of calcium by Sue Zhu is around 1000mg which is higher than the recommended intake. Thus, the sue Zhu diet meets the recommended calcium intake but not vitamin D intake. Hence, the correct answer is an option (b).

3. 5 grams fiber is required for infant of 1 year for good digestion and helps in good bowel movements. Pineapple. Cheese, eggs and rice are the sources of protein and calcium. Broccoli, whole wheat bread and lentils are good sources of fiber. Hence, the correct answer is an option (c). 4. Those foods and drinks that do not provide any calories comes under “empty calories”. Added sugars like sweeteners in soda, sweets etc, and trans-fat like meat and dairy products come under empty calories. According to My plate analysis, the plate should be filled with fruits, vegetables, grains, and proteins. Toddlers and infants should be given whole food with calories, and not empty calories. The lesser the empty calorie for an infant the better it would be. Hence, the correct answer is an option (a).