Case Study 2 Sarah T. is a 20-year-old college student who does not eat meat, fish, or poultry. She is 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighs 140 pounds, and is physically active most days, riding her bike to school from her apartment off campus. Although her weight has been stable for the past year, Sarah’s mother is concerned she is not getting the nutrients she needs for optimal health. Sarah’s usual daily diet includes a toaster pastry and juice for breakfast, peanut butter sandwich for lunch, and pasta or vegetable pizza for dinner. She snacks frequently on chips or cookies and drinks one or two diet sodas each day.
1. how would you categorize Sarah’s diet based on her Fat intake?
2. What key Macronutrients nutrients are likely to be inadequate in Sarah’s current diet?
3. What changes or additions to her diet would you recommend to include sources of Good proteins and Good fats nutrients?
4. what are three samples of protein foods (in ounces) that you would recommend for Sarah?
5. One meal plan to show how Sarah can meet her recommended daily protein & Fats needs
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