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REQUIREMENTS
Introduction
Introduction includes the:
· Purpose of the presentation
· Age group
· Cultural focus
Current Menu Analysis
Analyze menus based on the following criteria & Provide rationales for your analysis.
Identify:
· Healthy/unhealthy menu selections
· Appropriate for nutritional requirements of age group
· Influence of cultural and regional food practices
Consider:
· Does the menu selected provide adequate amounts of protein, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals?
· Over the course of a Lunch menu (Group Cronometer Report), are individuals provided with a balanced diet?
· Does this diet allow for differences in dietary patterns related to the culture or age group selected?
Create Sample Menu
Create a replacement menu providing healthier choices for each menu analyzed including the following:
· Age considerations
· Potential health concerns
· Cultural influences
· Regional patterns
· Nutritional components of your food choices
· Include two references that support your choices on the slides.
Compare Menus
· Compare original menus with the corresponding replacement and explain how the replacement menu offers better nutritional options while still reflecting specific cultural choices.
· Provide New Cronometer Nutrient Report for new replacement menu to compare menus
· Include two references that support your choices on the slides.
NUTRITION ASSESSMENT PART I 2
Nutrition Assessment Part I: Cronometer Report
Lunch Menu Day 1
Excess Nutrients
Vitamin B3, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Manganese
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Vitamin B3 (118%) |
Grilled chicken wrap, French Fries, Blueberries, and Strawberries |
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Vitamin A (169%) |
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Vitamin C (191%) |
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Vitamin K (105%) |
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Manganese (159%) |
Deficit Nutrients
Carbohydrates, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Folate, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Protein
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Carbohydrates (44%) |
Grilled chicken wrap, French Fries, Blueberries, Strawberries, and Ranch |
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Vitamin B2 (39%) |
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Vitamin B5 (42%) |
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Vitamin B12 (20%) |
Grilled chicken wrap |
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Folate (24%) |
Blueberries |
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Vitamin D (1%) |
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Calcium (19%) |
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Iron (27%) |
Strawberries, Blueberries, and French Fries |
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Magnesium (46%) |
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Phosphorus (40%) |
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Zinc (36%) |
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Protein (44%) |
Grilled chicken wrap, French Fries, Blueberries, Strawberries, and Ranch dressing |
Lunch Menu Day 2
Excess Nutrients
No Excess Nutrients
Deficit Nutrients
Water, Omega-3, Omega-6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Calcium, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, and
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Water (13%) |
Banana, Corn, Quesadilla, Salsa, and Sour cream |
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Omega – 3 (47%) |
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Omega – 6 (36%) |
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Vitamin B5 (32%) |
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Vitamin B12 (36%) |
Quesadilla and Sour cream |
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Vitamin A (42%) |
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Vitamin C (42%) |
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Quesadilla |
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Vitamin E (7%) |
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Vitamin K (21%) |
Quesadilla, Salsa, Banana, and Sour cream |
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Calcium (41%) |
Banana, Corn, Quesadilla, Salsa, Sour cream, and Fiesta Beans |
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Copper (31%) |
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Iron (48%) |
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Magnesium (25%) |
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Phosphorus (44%) |
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Potassium (39%) |
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Zinc (40%) |
Lunch Menu Day 3
Excess Nutrients
Sodium and Vitamin B12
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Sodium (284%) |
Meatball sub sandwich and Salad dressing (Oil, vinegar, and water), Garden salad, baby carrots, ranch, fruit cocktail |
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Vitamin B12 (154%) |
Meatball sub sandwich |
Deficit Nutrients
Vitamin B5, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Folate, Water, Calcium, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Potassium
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Meatball sub sandwich, Fruit cocktail, and Salad Dressing |
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Vitamin D (0%) |
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Vitamin E (15%) |
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Vitamin K (30%) |
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Folate (32%) |
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Water (15%) |
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Calcium (34%) |
Meatball sub sandwich, Fruit cocktail, Salad Dressing, Garden salad, baby carrots, and ranch |
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Copper (48%) |
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Magnesium (21%) |
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Phosphorus (39%) |
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Potassium (42%) |
Summary
The one-day lunch menu is for a 16-year-old female, 5’4 height, and 115 lbs. The results in cronometer for the day menu clearly indicates there are significant amount of deficient nutrients compared to excess nutrients. After looking at the numbers after the 3-day lunches, there were only seven nutrients that were in excess: Vitamin B3, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B12, Manganese, and Sodium. The person should monitor their intake of Vitamin A and Sodium. According to the National Institutes of Health (2020), having excess amounts of Vitamin A can lead to ICP, dizziness, and nausea. The RDA for Vitamin A is 700 mcg for females. Having a diet in excess sodium can lead to hypertension, heart disease, and even a stroke (Harvard School of Public Health, 2020). According to Annigan (2018), it is vital to keep nutrients to optimum levels to avoid toxicity, prevent excessive weight gains, and maintain normal body metabolism. Excessive of nutrients can hurt the body by leading to body complications such as fatigue, nausea, diarrhea, stomach cramps and mild nerve damage. Thus, the girl should maintain the nutrients below 100% to prevent such complications. The cronometer results also show that the nutrients in deficient, which include Water, Omega-3, Omega-6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Calcium, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Zinc. Lack of enough water in the body leads to dehydration, which leads to people feeling thirsty (Lewis, 2020). Omega 3 is an essential nutrient that promotes mental health, while Omega 6 are also help in boosting the immune system (Robertson, 2020). The vitamins are vital nutrients obtained from fruits and vegetables that help in boosting immunity of the body to protect it against diseases. Deficiency of metal nutrients in the body may led to anemia, scurvy, rickets, and hypokalemia, among others. Dairy products such as sour cream are good sources of calcium and other metal nutrients in the body. The girl should maintain all these nutrients above 50% to avoid complications that arise from deficient of these nutrients.
Conclusion
The 16-year-old girl is in deficient of many essential nutrients. It is essential for her to consider the value of these nutrients and make additions in her diet. For instance, an emphasis on vitamins is essential to boost her immunity considering she is in her teen age. Water is also vital element to her body to prevent dehydration since her body is very active. Minerals such as calcium are also essential at her age to boost her bones since he might be involved in numerous hard tasks. Ultimately, every nutrient is essential in her body. However, maintaining them at recommended levels of between 50% – 100 % in her diet will provide her body with optimal nutrients to support growth and development of her body in all dimensions for productive lifestyle.
References
Annigan, J. (2018, December 27). How too many nutrients can make you sick. Retrieved from https://healthyeating.sfgate.com/many-nutrients-can-make-sick-9078.html
Harvard School of Public Health. (2020, October 19). Salt and Sodium. The Nutrition Source.
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Lewis, J. L. (2020). Dehydration – Hormonal and metabolic disorders – MSD manual consumer version. Retrieved from
https://www.msdmanuals.com/home/hormonal-and-metabolic-
disorders/water- balance/dehydration#:~:text=Dehydration%20is%20a%20deficiency%20of,confused%20 or%20feel%20light%2Dheaded
National Institutes of Health. (2020, February 14). Office of Dietary Supplements – Vitamin A.
https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminA-HealthProfessional/
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Robertson, R. (2020). Omega-3-6-9 fatty acids: A complete overview. Retrieved from https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/omega-3-6-9-overview#omega-6