Using the example information provided in the lecture situation including *data spreadsheets of food nutritional values:

Create a hypothetical day diet which will meet the healthy nutritional demands of the person
selected using the following step-by-step approach:

Select /choose a hypothetical person example stating, age, gender, lifestyle etc

Calculate /determine, using tables provided or other food data sources, the total daily nutrient requirement for optimal health based on factors decided in (1).

Consider and include the total daily nutrient intake recommended for energy, protein, fibre and salt if possible. Remember the units they are measured in.

Select a range of foods which will provide the best nutritional balance in respect of the major and some micro-nutrients.

Choose carefully suitable foods for the 3 discrete meal occasions and for the type of person you are using as an example.

Suggest quantitative (typical quantity / weight in g) servings of such foods you may wish to include for breakfast, lunch and dinner (evening meal) which will provide for the recommended total nutrient intakes.

Consider portion size (some examples are given in a table provided).

After you have constructed the table showing the values and calculations, provide some commentary justifying the diet plan you have created -

Consider and discuss the outcome (your
completed diet plan in terms of:

nutritional adequacy for each of the nutrients studied
your thoughts about the overall suitability of the diet for the chosen person
the reasons you selected certain foods
how you might modify to improve its nutritional status to improve
how it will support health and good immunity in such an individual
corresponding (link) with the nutrition and lifestyle trends in modern society

Question

Using the example information provided in the lecture situation including *data spreadsheets of food nutritional values:

Create a hypothetical day diet which will meet the healthy nutritional demands of the person
selected using the following step-by-step approach:

Select /choose a hypothetical person example stating, age, gender, lifestyle etc

Calculate /determine, using tables provided or other food data sources, the total daily nutrient requirement for optimal health based on factors decided in (1). 

Consider and include the total daily nutrient intake recommended for energy, protein, fibre and salt if possible. Remember the units they are measured in.

Select a range of foods which will provide the best nutritional balance in respect of the major and some micro-nutrients. 

Choose carefully suitable foods for the 3 discrete meal occasions and for the type of person you are using as an example.

Suggest quantitative (typical quantity /  weight in g) servings of such foods you may wish to include for breakfast, lunch and dinner (evening meal) which will provide for the recommended total nutrient intakes. 

Consider portion size (some examples are given in a table provided).

After you have constructed the table showing the values and calculations, provide some commentary justifying the diet plan you have created -



          Consider and discuss the outcome (your  
          completed diet plan in terms of:

          

nutritional adequacy for each of the nutrients studied
your thoughts about the overall suitability of the diet for the chosen person
the reasons you selected certain foods
how you might modify to improve its nutritional status to improve
how it will support health and good immunity in such an individual
corresponding (link) with the nutrition and lifestyle trends in modern society

Accepted Answer

That's a very detailed question you have there, Momojasmine! To create a hypothetical day diet for a person, we first need to select a hypothetical person example, such as their age, gender, and lifestyle. Then, we calculate the total daily nutrient requirements based on these factors. We need to consider energy, protein, fiber, and salt intake. Next, we select a range of foods that provide a good nutritional balance, including major and micro-nutrients. We carefully choose suitable foods for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, considering portion sizes. After constructing the table with values and calculations, we provide commentary justifying the diet plan. We need to discuss the nutritional adequacy for each nutrient, the overall suitability of the diet, reasons for selecting certain foods, potential modifications for improved nutritional status and health support, and how it aligns with modern nutrition and lifestyle trends. It's a comprehensive process, but it's essential for creating a balanced and healthy diet plan. Let's dive into it step by step!

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