Tom and Jessica are best friends, but they couldn’t be more different when it comes to their diets. Tom spends a lot of time in the gym surrounded by body builders and has adopted a very protein-heavy diet, complemented by small amounts of vegetables and a vitamin/mineral supplement, which he now sells. Jessica has never liked the taste of meat and is now a vegan who eats only organic foods. She believes in a sustainable lifestyle and her vegan diet reflects that belief. Tom believes that Jessica would be healthier and have more energy if she would just use the vitamin/mineral supplement that he sells. He believes that his supplement provides the energy in his very low carbohydrate diet and is a good substitute for whole grains and fruit. He points to his body-building magazines as proof that his diet is healthy. Jessica’s family has always embraced a vegetarian, although not vegan, lifestyle. She believes that Tom’s lifestyle is not very healthy and provides him with information from several nutritional research studies on the importance of all food groups to good health.
Question 1: Identify and explain the factors that are influencing both Tom’s and Jessica’s food choices. You will need to defend your answer using specific facts, data, and other information drawn from the textbook and at least one other supplemental source.
Melanie is 26 years old and at a healthy body weight. To maintain her weight, she requires 1,800 kcalories/day. She’s trying to reduce her salt and sugar consumption and is lactose intolerant. Melanie usually eats very healthfully and has fruits and vegetables available for snacking. However, that’s not the case today as she hasn’t had time to shop. Melanie is trying to decide which is the healthiest option between two different snacks she has on hand by comparing the food labels.
Question 2: Analyze the food labels for Melanie’s snack choices and decide which of these products is more nutrient dense. What part(s) of the food label led you to this conclusion and why? Consider in your response how the food label ties in with dietary guidelines and specific nutrient recommendations. Support your answer with data, facts, key terminology, specific examples and other information drawn from the textbook and at least one other supplemental source.
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