Question

Respond to the following questions in complete sentences and paragraphs. This section should be at least 200 words.

What is the AMDR for fat in the diet?

What was your perception of dietary fat before reading this week’s resources?

How has your perception changed?

Below is a sample one-day menu for Mrs. Smith. Her doctor just told her she is at risk for developing heart disease since her cholesterol is a little high. The doctor has asked her to meet with a registered dietitian to learn more about heart-healthy fats to include and which unhealthy fats to avoid. She hopes to meet with a dietitian next week, but in the meantime, she needs help making these changes.

List five suggestions for Mrs. Smith’s diet. Provide only changes that address the goals with her meal planning as mentioned above. Tell her which food she should omit and with what you would replace it. You may also change portion sizes. Highlight (yellow only please) or bold the item you are changing and then write the change next to that. You may make more than five changes, but if you do, you will only receive full credit when all changes correctly match the assigned directions.

Breakfast
8 oz. whole milk
8 oz. orange juice
2 fried eggs (fried in butter)
2 slices sourdough toast with 1 tablespoon butter

Snack
1/2 peanut butter and jelly sandwich: 1 slice white bread, 1 tablespoon Skippy peanut butter, 1 tablespoon grape jelly

Lunch
8 oz. cream of tomato soup
1 oz. potato chips
1 sandwich: 2 oz. turkey, 1 oz. salami, 2 slices white bread, 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
8 oz. grape juice

Snack
6 oz. fruited yogurt, sweetened, whole milk

Dinner
5 oz. dark meat chicken, fried
1 medium baked potato with 1 tablespoon butter, 1 tablespoon sour cream, and 1 tablespoon bacon, chopped
1/2 cup cooked broccoli with 1 tablespoon butter
8 oz. cola
4 oz. whole milk

Snack
1/2 cup chocolate ice cream

Answer 1

1. ANS: The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for fat in our daily diet is 20-35 percent of the calories we consume.

2. ANS: I have always perceived dietary fat to be on the bad side. I often find myself buying “fat free” because I believed that to be the best for my body and health. A majority of this belief had to do with advertisement and what others have told me or I have heard. Eating a diet high in fat can lead to clogged arteries and heart problems. I had done some research myself before taking this class (reading articles and nutrition labels) and found that fat free foods seem to have added sugars and other negative aspects to the nutrition content. I have been on low fat diets before and while they worked for the time being, I would often find myself low on energy.

3. ANS: It is now clear to me that fat free foods, aren’t always the best decision. Our bodies need the good fats in order for us to meet our macronutrients and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Foods such as; avocados, nuts, and cheese (in moderation) are healthy fats that can help store energy and protect our vital organs. Also, stay away from Trans fats and Saturated fats as much as possible.

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