BJ is a 14-year-old male. He has been diagnosed with obesity and hyperlipidemia.

BJ is a 14-year-old male. He has been diagnosed with obesity and hyperlipidemia. The registered dietitian has been asked to speak with BJ and his family about a dietary plan that is low-fat and to provide suggestions to BJ’s family. His family has been participating in family counseling weekly. Currently BJ is 195 pounds and 70 inches tall.  BJ’s mother reports that BJ typically eats at fast-food restaurants after school three or four days a week. His typical meal is a double cheeseburger, French fries and soda.  His intake of fruits and vegetables has only been 1-2 daily, usually bananas or apples. When BJ does drink milk, it’s usually whole milk. EJ’s family is very busy, and often EJ and his two older siblings prepare their own dinner.

What is BJ’s BMI. 

2.Plot his BMI for age on the growth chart.   

3.How does this classify his weight at this time? 

4.What are some examples of hyperlipidemia? 

5. What is the RDA/AI for calcium for 14-year old males? 

6.List 4 calcium-rich foods, two of which are dairy products you would recommend to BJ and his family.  Include the amount of calcium in mg for each. 

7.What nutrients might BJ be getting too much of when he eats at fast food restaurants? 

8.What is the RDA/AI for sodium for a 14-year old male. 

9.Look up a double cheeseburger from any fast food restaurant.  Name the restaurant, the name of the burger (if it has a special name), and the amount of sodium it contains for one serving.  How does this burger compare to AI for sodium? 

10.Discuss at least one message you could convey when you provide nutrition education and counseling to BJ and his parents?