Subject: Bruce, 21 y.o. male Physical activity: running daily, 60-90 minutes Hei
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Question
Subject: Bruce, 21 y.o. male
Physical activity: running daily, 60-90 minutes
Height and Weight: 5’10”; 155 lbs 24-hour dietary recall:
breakfast: 2 cups Cheerios 1 cup nonfat milk 1 banana
lunch: turkey sandwich: 3 oz. turkey, 2 slices wheat bread 1 apple 12 oz. bottled water
snack: 1 apple
dinner: 3 oz. chicken breast 1 cup cooked mixed vegetables ½ cup white rice 12 oz. bottled water
snack: 1 cup Cheerios 1 cup nonfat milk
Bruce’s calorie intake is approximately 1300 Kcal. His BMR/EER is 3066.79
Questions:
1)What are your dietary recommendations for Bruce?
2)What is your physical activity recommendation for Bruce?
4) List any other health or nutrition advice you feel would be useful to Bruce.
Explanation / Answer
Since the physical activity of Bruce is high the dietary recommendations for Bruce is a high-calorie diet; that is balanced with the adequate amount of carbohydrates, fat, protein, minerals and vitamins. He should take carbohydrates in the form of whole grains. Proteins in the form of lean meat, fruits for vitamins and fluids for minerals to maintain a healthy body and mind The physical activity recommendation for Bruce; based on (WHO) reports is 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity throughout the week or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity throughout the week. 4. The health or nutrition advice I feel would be useful to Bruce is that he should eat a balanced diet, having carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals.