KHS 605 101 Advanced Nutrition and Metabolism

Andy is an 18-year-old senior playing running back on his high school football team. He is 5’11 and 190 lbs. He is hoping to improve his diet to help with his performance on the field. His estimated daily energy expenditure is 2900 kcals considering activity and basal metabolic rate.

Andy’s Daily Average Intake

Breakfast

2 Poptarts, ½ cup whole milk, 1 banana with 2 tbsp peanut butter

Snack

Twix candy bar (1 package / 2bars)

Lunch

Turkey sandwich (2 pieces Sara Lee white bread, 1 tbsp mayo, 2 oz deli turkey, 2 oz cheese, ½ avocado), 12 oz regular Coke, 1 oz bag Lays Potato Chips

Snack

2 oz peanuts

Dinner

1.5 cups spaghetti, ½ cup Ragu sauce, 2 cups iceberg lettuce small w/ 2tbs Ranch dressing, 1 cup whole milk

Snack

1 cup of chocolate ice cream

Part 1: Nutrient Analysis

Using a nutrient analysis program such as USDA FoodData Central, Cronometer, MyFitnessPal, etc and calculate:

1. Total daily calories.

2. Total grams of carbohydrate, protein, and fat.

3. Percentage of calories from carbohydrate, protein, and fat.

4. Show your calculations and include screenshots or reports from your nutrient analysis source.

Part 2: Evidence-Based Evaluation

Using information from the textbook or lecture evaluate Andy’s current diet.

Address:

1. Is his energy intake appropriate for his estimated expenditure? Explain.

2. How well does his intake align with sports nutrition recommendations for:

· Carbohydrate

· Protein

· Fat

Part 3: Performance-Focused Revision

Create a revised one-day menu for Andy.

Requirements:

· Include breakfast, lunch, dinner, and at least two snacks.

· Support football performance and recovery.

· Estimate how your revised menu changes:

· Calories

· Protein

· Carbohydrate

· Fat

Part 4: Reflection

After completing the assignment, answer:

1. Which recommendation would likely have the greatest impact on Andy’s performance and why?

2. Which recommendation would be the most difficult for Andy to follow and why?

3. What additional information about Andy would you want before making a long-term nutrition plan?

Support your answers.

Please submit a final document that is a minimum of 2-3 pages in length with APA citations as necessary. Include a title page per APA guidelines.