Nutrition Tests
Todd's Case Study
What is Todd's Body Mass Index (BMI)?
22
2. According to the BMI chart in Chapter 8 what category does Todd's BMI fall in?
Healthy
3. Which food item was the highest source of Protein per serving?
1 Cup of Soymilk
4. Which food had the highest source of Carbohydrates?
Whole-wheat Pita
5. Which food provided the best source of fiber? 8 oz. Vegan Chili
6. What advantage is it to have a diet high in soluble fiber?
It helps to lower cholesterol and blood sugar
7. What are the advantages to having a higher amount of vegetables in Todd's diet?
All of these
8. What food did Todd eat that was the best source of Potassium?
1/4 Cup Raisins
9. Based on Todd's DRI he should consume 8mg of Iron per day, however; because of the bioavailability of iron in plants how much iron should Todd consume daily since he doesn't get any of his iron from animal sources.
14.4(mg)
10. Vegetarians need to multiply their iron by what to make up for the low bioavailability of iron in their diet.
1.8
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11. On both days Todd surpasses his recommended Iron requirements. As stated in the book the upper levels of iron for adults is 45 mg/day. What would be the result if his amounts exceeded 50 mg/day and he had Iron Toxicity?
Suffer from GI distress
12. Vegan Vegetarians must rely on Complimenting Proteins in order to get all the essential amino acids. Choose the best combination of foods that would provide the essential amino acids of a complete protein. Rice and Black Beans
13. In the Vegan diet there is a concern the individual may suffer from Vitamin B-12 deficiency. What precaution could be made in order to avoid this problem? Take a Vitamin Supplement
14. With Todd's diet how will it lower his chance of having CVD? The diet is low in saturated fats
15. What food choice provides Todd with the best source of
What is Todd's Body Mass Index (BMI)?
22
2. According to the BMI chart in Chapter 8 what category does Todd's BMI fall in?
Healthy
3. Which food item was the highest source of Protein per serving?
1 Cup of Soymilk
4. Which food had the highest source of Carbohydrates?
Whole-wheat Pita
5. Which food provided the best source of fiber? 8 oz. Vegan Chili
6. What advantage is it to have a diet high in soluble fiber?
It helps to lower cholesterol and blood sugar
7. What are the advantages to having a higher amount of vegetables in Todd's diet?
All of these
8. What food did Todd eat that was the best source of Potassium?
1/4 Cup Raisins
9. Based on Todd's DRI he should consume 8mg of Iron per day, however; because of the bioavailability of iron in plants how much iron should Todd consume daily since he doesn't get any of his iron from animal sources.
14.4(mg)
10. Vegetarians need to multiply their iron by what to make up for the low bioavailability of iron in their diet.
1.8
— P A G E 2 —
11. On both days Todd surpasses his recommended Iron requirements. As stated in the book the upper levels of iron for adults is 45 mg/day. What would be the result if his amounts exceeded 50 mg/day and he had Iron Toxicity?
Suffer from GI distress
12. Vegan Vegetarians must rely on Complimenting Proteins in order to get all the essential amino acids. Choose the best combination of foods that would provide the essential amino acids of a complete protein. Rice and Black Beans
13. In the Vegan diet there is a concern the individual may suffer from Vitamin B-12 deficiency. What precaution could be made in order to avoid this problem? Take a Vitamin Supplement
14. With Todd's diet how will it lower his chance of having CVD? The diet is low in saturated fats
15. What food choice provides Todd with the best source of