2.Calvin is a 19-year-old collegiate gymnast. He has been consuming approximatel
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2.Calvin is a 19-year-old collegiate gymnast. He has been consuming approximately 3200 calories per day, feels energetic, recovers well, and has maintained his weight at 150 pounds for the last 2 years. After a recent blood test, he discovered that his total cholesterol is 235. He is concerned about this result, and asks for your assistance in making the necessary dietary changes to lower his blood cholesterol. What dietary suggestions do you have to help Calvin lower his blood cholesterol? 3.Therese is a 45-year-old lawyer and swimmer. Swim practices are held at 11:30 AM or 6:00 PM at a pool near her office. Therese is frustrated because she gets very hungry during the day, and therefore, has a difficult time swimming strongly throughout either a noon or evening practice. She often leaves practice early because she becomes extremely hungry and sometimes lightheaded. She eats a bagel with fat-free cream cheese and a banana for breakfast, and a turkey sandwich with fat-free yogurt and baby carrots for lunch, every day. Why is Therese so hungry throughout the day? What dietary changes would you recommend to Therese, based on the brief food recall provided? Include specific meal planning ideas in your answer.Explanation / Answer
Answer for Q. 2:
The normal calorie requirement for an active male is 3,000 calories per day and the total cholestrol is abnormal if the value is more than 238 mg/dl. The information given in the above question shows that his total cholestrol level (235) is within the normal range and there is no necessary dietary measures to be taken to lower his blood cholestrol.
But he can follow the following dietary measures to keep his blood cholestrol levels within normal range. A male gymnast's diet should contain high carbohydrates, moderate protein and low fat.
Carbohydrate foods: fruits, potatoes, whole-grain breads, cereals, pasta, beans.
Proteins: lean meats, eggs, fish, beans and low fat milk.
Fats: nuts, olive oil, fatty fish eg, salmon (20% of total calories should be from fat)
Two-thirds to three- quarters of a plate with carbs, one quarter to one third of plate with protein and fats come naturally from the oils used for cooking and in some foods. Snacks should include good source of carbohydrates and proteins such as whole wheat crackers, peanut butter, yogurt, banana, dry fruits and nut mix.
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