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Assignment: SCI115 Introduction To Biology, Strayer University

4 Key Recommendations for a Healthy Lifestyle

Overview: For this assignment, you will create a nutritional plan for Max who wishes to lose weight and add exercise to his schedule.

This assignment is intended to introduce basic nutritional principles such as energy requirements, sources, and uses. You will also differentiate between macronutrient and micronutrient concepts and describe their physiological functioning, while applying human nutritional theories and relevant research to create a patient's nutritional plan.

Assignment Details:

Perform the following tasks:

1. Complete the reading assignment and the interactive lesson before attempting this assignment.

2. Complete the following:

i. Please review Max's Patient Information on page 3.

ii. Create a nutritional plan for Max. In approximately 125 words, answer the following questions on page 4in paragraph form:

• Would the MyPlate method be a practical approach for Max? What components from MyPlate would Max need to enter into his plan?

• How might environment impact his food choices and physical activity levels?

• Think about Max's individual needs:

Food patterns vary with needs, tastes, habits, living situations, energy needs

• What are some examples of fast food restaurants that have health-conscious alternatives for Max?

• Using the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines, how could you incorporate the 4 key Recommendations into a healthy life style plan for Max?

3. Submit the Week 1 Assignment via Blackboard by clicking on the "Week 1 Assignment" link.

4. Include the proper file naming convention: SCI115_wk1_assn_jsmith_mmddyyyy.