Question

Nutrition Questions:

1. Susie's protein intake (11% of total Calories) is within the AMDR for protein (10% to 35% of total Calories). Is Susie eating enough protein? There may be more than one answer.

a. Yes, because her intake is within the AMDR.

b. No, because her actual protein intake (g) is below the RDA.

c. Yes, because everyone is different and she may not need as much protein as someone else.

d. Yes, because it doesn’t matter what the Calorie intake is so long as the protein intake is between 10% and 35% of total Calories.


2. Susie's carbohydrate intake (57% of total Calories) is within the AMDR for carbohydrate (45% to 65% of total Calories). Is Susie eating too much carbohydrate? There may be more than one answer.


a. No, because her Calorie level is too low, and the percentage of the AMDR in this case is meaningless

b. No, because everyone is different and she may need more carbohydrate than everyone else.

c. Yes, because it is more than the AMDR and the percentage is more important than the actual amount of Calories the percentage is based on.

d. Yes, because excess carbohydrate turns to fat when you eat too much

Answer 1

No, Susie is not eating enough protein based on the RDA. No, Susie is not eating too much carbohydrate based on the AMDR percentage.

Step-by-step explanation:

1. No, because her actual protein intake (g) is below the RDA. The AMDR gives a range of 10-35% of total calories, but the RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance) provides a specific amount of protein intake based on an individual's age, sex, and weight. Susie should compare her actual protein intake (in grams) to the RDA to determine if she is eating enough protein.

2. No, because it is more than the AMDR and the percentage is more important than the actual amount of calories the percentage is based on. The AMDR for carbohydrates provides a range of 45-65% of total calories, and Susie's intake falls within this range. However, the percentage is more important than the actual amount of calories consumed, as it indicates the proportion of carbohydrates in her diet.

Answer 2

1 is D
2 is C

AMDR stands for acceptable Macronutrients distribution range. Higher than the higher % leads to risks of chronic disease while lower than the lower % increases risks of malnutrition.