Worksheet: 5 Key Recommendations for a Healthy Lifestyle
Assignment Overview
For this assignment, you will create a nutritional plan for Max who wishes to lose weight and add exercise to his schedule.
This assignment is intended to introduce basic nutritional principles such as energy requirements, sources, and uses. You will also differentiate between macro nutrient and micro nutrient concepts and describe their physiological functioning, while applying human nutritional theories and relevant research to create a patient’s nutritional plan.
Assignment Details:
Perform the following tasks:
Complete the reading assignment and the interactive lesson before attempting this assignment.
Complete the following:
Review Max’s Information on page 2.
Create a nutritional plan for Max using https://www.myplate.gov/myplate-plan. In approximately 125 words, answer the following questions on page 3 in paragraph form:
Would the My Plate method be a practical approach for Max?
What information did you enter into the My Plate tool in order to create Max’s My Plate Plan?
How might environment impact his food choices and physical activity levels?
Think about Max’s individual needs:
Food patterns vary with needs, tastes, habits, living situations, energy needs
What are some examples of fast food restaurants that have health-conscious alternatives for Max?
Using the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020, how could you incorporate the 5 key recommendations into a healthy life style plan for Max?
