Who would be the most appropriate person to consult for nutrition information?

Vignette #2 Julia and David are new parents of a 13-year-old girl, Zoe. They want to make sure they are feeding her the most nutritious diet possible. Julia makes an appointment with a registered dietitian at Zoe’s pediatrician’s office. David’s first question is “Can you help us figure out what foods to feed Zoe that will prevent chronic diseases in her future?” Julia seems concerned about how to make sure Zoe gets enough essential nutrients. Imagine you are the dietitian. Using the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the MyPlate tool, answer the following questions. Julia and David like to drink a glass of beer or wine when they get home from work. The beer and wine contribute _____ to their diets.

What is responsible for causing the symptoms seen during an allergic reaction such as inflammation, itching, hives, dilation of blood vessels, and a drop in blood pressure?

Heartburn is caused by which due to which sphincter muscles opening up and releasing acidic contents into the esophagus.

Jennifer is following an 1,800-calorie weight loss plan where 30% of her daily calories are supposed to come from protein. How many grams of protein should Jennifer try to eat each day?

Jasmine is too busy for lunch and needs a pick-me-up to help her remain alert during her two afternoon classes. Which snack would you recommend?

Bill is trying to eat healthier now that he is going to college. He takes a nutrition class and determines that his salt intake is very high from a diet analysis. Which characteristic of a healthy diet is Bill violating?

Vignette #1 Sue and Juan are newlyweds, and Sue is taking a nutrition course at the local college. She wants to apply the principles that she has learned. Juan is currently a bit overweight and rarely eats a balanced diet. Sue notices that he usually has gas after meals, especially when dairy is present. Lately, he has also been complaining about constipation. Let’s see what you can do to assist Sue in her efforts to analyze Juan’s digestive problems. To help Juan with his constipation, which action is only advised after other measures have failed?

What would be the best way for Denarius to modify his prize-winning chili recipe to make its protein content more healthful?

When protein reaches the ____, it is made up largely of di- and tripeptides.