NUTRITION

Sam is a 30-year-old teacher She is 155 cm in height and weighs 70kg. She has gained a substantial amount of weight ever since she started work at her new school. She does not get time to eat at work as she is usually darting across campus in between classes to get to her next class and set-up.  She is very hungry by the time she gets home and craves chocolates and lollies which she consumes large amounts of as she preps for dinner.  Recently she had a check-up with her GP and found that total cholesterol levels were quite high.  

Imagine you are Sams nutritionist

Discuss some of the physical, emotional, and environmental influences on her food intake.

Calculate Sam’s BMI and classify her health status accordingly. Outline three chronic health consequences associated with her current BMI. In your answer, provide a referenced reason/justification for each health consequence.

Provide Sam with three different dietary recommendations which align with the Australian Dietary Guidelines, to increase her satiety across breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Clearly explain how each of your suggestions align with the ADGs.

At the GP check-up, Sam has been diagnosed with anemia. Describe the key vitamins and minerals that would be of concern in relation to recommended intakes, food sources, bioavailability and toxicity.