The information of Subject A is as follows Gender Age Height Weight Female 28 160cm 153lb (a) Define basal metabolism. Estimate the Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) of Subject A (state how you estimate it). (b) Calculate the Body mass index (BMI) of Subject A. What is the weight classification of Subject A? Based on the BMI calculated, give detailed recommendations for this subject to become healthier and explain. (c) Subject A chose to have stir-fried beef & spinach for her lunch to increase the iron intake and thus lower the risk of iron deficiency. Suggest why she will choose this dish? (Support the answer with data). Explain if there is any difference between the iron source in beef and spinach.
The information of Subject A is as follows Gender Age Height Weight Female 28 160cm 153lb (a) Define basal metabolism. Estimate the Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) of Subject A (state how you estimate it). (b) Calculate the Body mass index (BMI) of Subject A. What is the weight classification of Subject A? Based on the BMI calculated, give detailed recommendations for this subject to become healthier and explain. (c) Subject A chose to have stir-fried beef & spinach for her lunch to increase the iron intake and thus lower the risk of iron deficiency. Suggest why she will choose this dish? (Support the answer with data). Explain if there is any difference between the iron source in beef and spinach.
Chapter6: Metabolism, Energy Balance, And Body Composition
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The information of Subject A is as follows
Gender Age Height Weight
Female 28 160cm 153lb
(a) Define basal
(b) Calculate the Body mass index (BMI) of Subject A. What is the weight classification of Subject A? Based on the BMI calculated, give detailed recommendations for this subject to become healthier and explain.
(c) Subject A chose to have stir-fried beef & spinach for her lunch to increase the iron intake and thus lower the risk of iron deficiency. Suggest why she will choose this dish? (Support the answer with data). Explain if there is any difference between the iron source in beef and spinach.
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