4 Key Recommendations for a Healthy Lifestyle

SCI115: Week 1 Assignment Page 1

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Worksheet: 4 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 macronutrient and micronutrient 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:

· Please review Max’s Patient Information on page 3.

· Create a nutritional plan for Max using https://www.choosemyplate.gov/MyPlatePlan. In approximately 125 words, answer the following questions on page 4 in paragraph form:

· Would the MyPlate method be a practical approach for Max? What components from MyPlate would Max need to enter into his 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 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines, how could you incorporate the 4 key Recommendations into a healthy life style plan for Max?

· Submit the Week 1 Assignment via Blackboard by clicking on the “Week 1 Assignment” link.

· Include the proper file naming convention: SCI115_wk1_assn_jsmith_mmddyyyy.

Refer to the Writing Conventions in the Written Assignment Rubric for detailed grading information.

Grading:

Gradable items in assignment	Points
Indicated on nutritional plan what nutritional tool was used and components necessary for evaluation.	5
Indicated on nutritional plan environmental effects on food choices and physical activity level.	5
Addressed individual needs.	2.5
Chose appropriate fast food restaurant options.	2.5
Incorporated 4 key recommendations.	2.5
Adhere to the Writing Conventions.	2.5
Total Points	20

Assignment Worksheet:

Patient Information

Patient Name

First Name: Maxwell Last Name: Robertson_ Middle Name: Lee

Patient Height and Weight

Height: 5’ 11’ Weight: 190 lbs

Today’s Visit

What is the reason for your visit? My health is pretty good, but I would like to lose some weight - like 10lbs_

Patient Demographics

Gender: Male___Birthdate: 12/31/1970 Marital Status: Married__

Race:

· African American

· American Indian/Alaska Native

· Asian

· Hispanic

· Mixed Race

X

· White

· Other

· Refuse to Report

Employment Information

Employer Name: Office Computer INC.____ Job Title: Digital File Organization Manager

Describe your job duties: I work 8 to 10 hours per day organizing the corporation’s files. A majority of my work day is spent seated in front of my computer.

Personal Information & Hobbies

Number of Children: I have 2 children ages 9 & 11. Hobbies: Little League Coach 3 days a week

Max’s Nutritional Plan:

[Write your paragraph here…]