Term Project



On this page you will find some helpful hints to complete your term Project

Estimating total energy needs

Calculating BMI
BMI- body mass index-is a measurement that is used to determine over-weight and under
                      weight, and helps to determine risk factors associated with high
                      or low numerical values. This measurement is widely used in 
                      extensive care facilities. 

To calculate BMI we need to first convert wt(lb) into kg and Ht(inches) into meters 
a) lb into kg = > 1 lb = 2.2 kg 
b) convert height into meters == > 1 feet = 12 inches = 1)convert feet into inches 
                                                        2) add remaining inches 
                                                        3) multiply by 2.54 
                                                        4) move decimal by 2 places to
                                                           the left. BMI = wt(kg) ht(m)2

Example 1 : Male Ht = 5'9" wt = 154 lb 
1) 5(feet) x 12(12 inches in 1 feet) = 60 inches 
2) 60 + 9(remaining inches he is 5'9") = 69 inches 
3) 69 x 2.54 = 175 cm 
4) To convert cm into meters move decimal point by 2 places to the left = >> 1.75m 

154 lb = 154 2.2 = 70 kg

 Now we can calculate BMI using the above formula 
BMI = wt(kg) =  70(kg)  =  70(kg)  = 22.84 = 23
      ht(m)2   1.75(m)2    3.06           



 	 
Calculation of BMR
BMR = Desirable body weight(lb)     X   ? Kcal/day         =         A kcal/day
           2.2lb/kg

? = Use 24 kcal for males
    Use 21.6 kcal for females


Example 
BMR = 147 lb x 24 = 1603kcal/day 
       2.2


Thermic effect of exercise TEE    = BMR x Factor of Activity  = B Kcal/day
TEE= 1603 x 0.40 = 641 kcal/day

Thermic effect of food TEF   =  ( A   +   B ) X 10% = C Kcal/day
TEF=   1603 + 641  X 0.1 = 224 Kcal/day


Needs for Pregnancy or Lactation (if applicable)

Pregnancy : 300 Kcal = D kcal/day
Lactation   : 500 Kcal = E Kcal/day


Day’s total energy needs = A  +  B  +  C  +  (D or E) = TOTAL kcal/day
 1603 + 641 + 224 +   ....... = 2468 kcal/day

          


Narrative

Use these hints to answer your questions.

1. Was this your typical day?
   Was it school day?
   Was it Weekend?
   How does your food patter changes during these days from other days?

3a)Is your CHO intake higher or lower then the recommendation?
   Where do the sugars come from- are they simple or complex?
   If they are simple what would you suggest to do to improve your diet?

3b) What is the recommendation for simple sugars?
    Is it too high?
    Why is it too high?
    What would be better choices to improve your diet?

3c) Why is your intake of fiber low or high?
    Is that good or bad? Why do you think so?
    Are you going to change it? Why?

3d) Discus your serving sizes and where the carbohydrate come from in your diet
    If  they are  mostly simple what do you think would be better alternative ?
    If they are mostly complex do you need  to change anything at all? 
    Do you need to make any changes to your CHO intake at all? Why do you think so? 

4a) Why do you think there is difference (if any) why not?
    Is it perhaps by underestimating portion sizes?
    Do you think you recorded your food intake correctly?
    Was your food intake representative of your usual diet?

4b) BMI - review what is the purpose of calculating  BMI to answer this question


5a) Did you meet your recommendation? Why do you think you didn’t or you exceeded?
    

5b)  What are the sources of your protein?
     Do you need to make any changes as far as protein sources?
     Do you consume too much animal protein? Is it good or bad ? Why do you think 
                                                                 so?       
     Why do you think your intake was too high or low?  

6a) Do you think that your current intake of different fats is healthy?
    What are the sources of fat in your diet?
    If you exceeded or were low in certain type of fat, why do you think that happened?
   (To answer this question review sources of fat and compare it with your food intake)

6b) Discus if your portions were too big or small and how do you plan to change that?
    How could you substitute current sources of fat in your diet-if needed for better
    choices?
    Is less fat better ? Why do you think so?- review fat chapter first!!
       
7) How does your cholesterol compare to the recommendation?
   Why do you think it is high or low?
      
7b) Where does your cholesterol come from- )look at you intake of animal products 
    and saturated fat) 
    Is it good to have high or low cholesterol and why?
    How do you think you could substitute your current sources of cholesterol in your
    diet for foods that are healthier ,if you think that your cholesterol is high, and
    you need to make changes?

8 Summary your total findings. Try to discuss
- are you happy with your findings?
- are there too any discrepancies and why do you think this is so?
- do your finding place you to any risk category? Why?
- how do you plan to make changes in your overall diet to make it healthier?
      

               
      
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