Initiate the weight gain process

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History

Devin is a 19-year-old college sophomore athlete who competes in NCAA Division I Track and Field events. His specialties are shot put and discus. He was ranks 5th in his division. His goal is to become NCAA shot put champion and compete in USA championships. He plans to gain 5-8 pounds of lean body mass in the next 2 months during peak training with a goal to increase body mass and improve muscle size and strength. Devin reports he has not yet implemented any dietary changes that would initiate the weight gain process.

Anthropometrics:

Height: 6'3" (190.5 cm)

Weight: 275 lbs (125 kg)

Body Fat : 18.1%

Medications/Supplements/OTC's:

Advil (as needed), Protein Shake (Ready to Drink from weight room nutrition fueling station), pre-workout, multivitamin, and fish oil (see last page)

Training/Performance Schedule

Period: Spring, Pre-season

Practice and Weight Training: 2-3 hrs/d 6 days per week. (Weight training every other day).

What Devin needs from you his Nutrition Coach:

A revised meal plan that will help Devin meet his weight gain goal.

How do you plan and design the new meal plan for Devin:

Determine Devin's energy needs:

Calculate Devin's total energy requirements using both the Mifflin St. Jeor (MSJ) and the Cunningham equations along with the appropriate activity factor. (More information on these equations can be found in the texts and notes from chapter 11.)

Mifflin St. Jeor (MSJ) Cunningham Equation

Which one do you think is more accurate and why?

How do the results from the equations compare to his current intake Devin gave during the assessment listed below (does he currently eat too much or too little calories; does he need to eat less or more; how much more or how much less)?

Calculate how many grams of carbohydrates he needs each day.

How does his calculated carbohydrate needs compare to his current carbohydrate intake (does he currently eat too much or too little carbs; does he need to eat less or more; how much more or how much less)?

Calculate how many grams of protein he needs each day.

How does his calculated protein needs compare to his current protein intake (does he currently eat too much or too little grams of protein; does he need to eat less or more; how much more or how much less)?

Based on the AMDR for fat, calculate his total fat needs in grams.

Investigate Devin's supplement use. Review the supplement labels in the dietary supplements file.

Compare his stated supplements to the NCAA banned list. Does any ingredient(s) concern you?

How would you know if his supplements were evaluated by a 3^rd party?

Are there any red flags or concerns in regards to the supplements Devin uses?

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