According to USDA’s MyPlate, what foods and nutrients should be increased in the daily American diet? Why are these foods and nutrients important to one’s physical health?

Vitamin D deficiency can often be found as a single nutrient deficiency, that is, in an otherwise well-nourished person. Which of the following is the most likely reason? Question 100 options: a)  Most vitamin D in the body does not come from natural sources in food, so access to food is not an important determinant of vitamin D status b)  The individual has decreased intrinsic factor in the stomach c)  Diets containing sufficient nutrients to promote growth can increase the requirements for vitamin D d)  The content of vitamin D in foods depends on the soil in which the food was grown

Victoria is a 60-year-old woman who weighs 200 pounds and is 5 feet 5 inches tall. She has been recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Her physician states it is necessary for her to lose weight and sends her to see Lauren, the health maintenance organization (HMO) nutritionist. Lauren first discusses with Victoria what makes up a balanced diet. In addition, Lauren will help Victoria determine her BMR and her caloric needs to reach and maintain a healthy weight. What is the recommended weight for Victoria according to weight and height scales?

Choose a weight loss diet "Diabetic Diet" and provide a brief overview of this diet. • who wrote Diabetic Diet? Do you feel the author is a credible source for weight loss information? • Based off of the foods that are emphasized or limited, is there a potential for any nutrient toxicities or deficiencies to occur following this diet? • Could this diet be followed for the long term or does if seem like a "quick fix?" • Are there any additional concerns you have about this diet? • Would you recommend this diet to a family member or friend? Why or why not?

identify at least three recommendations in which you could/should improve your diet, be as specific as possible. (For example, don’t just say I need to eat more vegetables. Tell me how, when, and what type of vegetables you will consume.

The difference between calories consumed and calories bured is is 820 calories(1278 calories consumed minus 2098 burned). If you were to maintain that  in calories every single day for one year (365 days), what would be the total calorie deficit or surplus you would have for that year? show calculations

Why is it important for the diet to provide enough carbohydrates in order for the body to be able to make optimal use of dietary protein? Why might a high-protein diet not be the healthiest option for weight loss and weight loss maintenance?

Joe would need to cut back on sweets and eating late at night. His carb intake is very high, so we recommend more fruits and vegetables low in calories and low in fats. What is the independent variable?  What is the dependent variable?

Dietary recommendations for total protein intake are based on the need for individual amino acids. True False Which of the following is NOT true about the RDA for total protein intake for healthy adults? It is set at 10-35% of total energy intake. It is higher for pregnant and lactating women compared to non-pregnant, non-lactating women. It is based on body weight. O It is based on the EAR of 0.66 g/kg body weight. Where does the process of protein digestion begin? Mouth Stomach Small intestine All of the above

Ajay decided to stop eating meat a year ago. Now that he is taking a nutrition class, he wonders if his vegetarian diet is as healthy as he thought. He is 22 years old, is 5’9” tall, weighs 154 pounds, and gets little exercise. His diet analysis is shown here: Food Serving Energy (kcal) Protein (g) Fiber (g) Sat Fat (g) Breakfast Frosted flakes 2 cups 320 3 2.7 0 Low-fat milk 1 cup 103 8 0 2 Orange juice 1 cup 112 2 0.5 0 Whole-wheat toast 2 slices 144 6 2.2 0 Butter 2 tsp 68 0 0 5 Coffee 1 0 0 0 0 Coffee creamer 1 T 30 0 0 2 Lunch Cheese pizza (reg. crust) 2 slices 542 24 4 10 Potato chips 1 oz 155 2 1.2 3 Cola 12 oz 136 0 0 0 Ice cream sandwich 1 143 3 1 3 Dinner Vegetable Lasagna 10 oz 400 18 4.8 7 Garlic bread 2 slices 189 4 1.5 1 Green salad 1 cup 22 2 3 0…