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Portage Learning BIOD 121 Case Study Module 1_ Answered Latest 2025/26. Fred is a 56 year old, single male. He is employed in sales and spends a great portion of his day either behind his desk making calls or in his car. Fred has a base salary but depends on sales for commission. He has a limited income and attempts to use finances wisely. Due to his schedule, he has few friends and little leisure time. He relays that he has been diagnosed with high blood pressure and has a family history of cardiovascular disease
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Question 1 2 / 2 pts
For the following Case Study assignment, please read all of the information provided, and then type out your answers in the text box.
Fred is a 56 year old, single male. He is employed in sales and spends a great portion of his day either behind his desk making calls or in his car. Fred has a base salary but depends on sales for commission. He has a limited income and attempts to use finances wisely. Due to his schedule, he has few friends and little leisure time. He relays that he has been diagnosed with high blood pressure and has a family history of cardiovascular disease.
In a typical day, Fred sets his alarm for 7 am and tries to get to the office by 8:30. He always drives through a donut shop and picks up a reduced fat blueberry muffin and a large latte.
For lunch he packs a bologna sandwich, a bag of Corn chips and a Cola and eats at his desk.
After making calls and finalizing several deals, he leaves the office around 6 pm. Several times a week, he meets clients for dinner. Today he is having dinner with a couple of guys at a local steak house.
Case Study Module 1: Nutrition - Peters - 2025A
After dinner and a business session, he returns home around 10 pm. Fred is exhausted but decides to unwind and watch the nightly news before bed.
Fred’s company is collaborating with an insurance company to begin a wellness program. As the nurse for the wellness program, you are to meet with each employee and complete an initial evaluation.
Answer the following questions pertaining to Fred’s evaluation.
Use myplate.gov (http://myplate.gov) and module 1 to answer the questions.
Client: Fred
Age: 56
Height: 5 feet 10 inches Weight: 270 pounds
Diet Analysis:
Food Calories Fat (g)
Reduced Fat Blueberry muffin 410 10 Large Latte 490 22
2 slices Bologna, all beef
2 slices white bread
1 tablespoon mayo
Corn chips 2.1 oz 294 13 Cola 12 oz 136 0
Onion Blossom, ¼ with sauce House Salad
After making calls and finalizing several deals, he leaves the office around 6 pm. Several times a week, he meets clients for dinner. Today he is having dinner with a couple of guys at a local steak house.
After dinner and a business session, he returns home around 10 pm. Fred is exhausted but decides to unwind and watch the nightly news before bed.
Fred’s company is collaborating with an insurance company to begin a wellness program. As the nurse for the wellness program, you are to meet with each employee and complete an initial evaluation.
Answer the following questions pertaining to Fred’s evaluation.
Use myplate.gov (http://myplate.gov) and module 1 to answer the questions.
Client: Fred
Age: 56
Height: 5 feet 10 inches Weight: 270 pounds
Diet Analysis:
Food Calories Fat (g)
Reduced Fat Blueberry muffin 410 10 Large Latte 490 22
2 slices Bologna, all beef
2 slices white bread
1 tablespoon mayo
Corn chips 2.1 oz 294 13 Cola 12 oz 136 0
Case Study Module 1: Nutrition - Peters - 2025A
2. Calories consumed: 4015
Question 3 3 / 3 pts
Onion Blossom, ¼ with sauce House Salad Honey Mustard Dressing,1 svg 12 oz rib eye Loaded sweet potato Dinner roll with cinnamon butter
Total Intake 4015 227.
2. Calories consumed: _____________________
Fred is a 56 year old, single male. He is employed in sales and spends a great portion of his day either behind his desk making calls or in his car. Fred has a base salary but depends on sales for commission. He has a limited income and attempts to use finances wisely. Due to his schedule, he has few friends and little leisure time. He relays that he has been diagnosed with high blood pressure and has a family history of cardiovascular disease.
In a typical day, Fred sets his alarm for 7 am and tries to get to the office by 8:30. He always drives through a donut shop and picks up a reduced fat blueberry muffin and a large latte.
For lunch he packs a bologna sandwich, a bag of Corn chips and a Cola and eats at his desk.
After making calls and finalizing several deals, he leaves the office around 6 pm. Several times a week, he meets clients for dinner. Today he is having dinner with a couple of guys at a local steak house.
Your Answer:
3. % of calories from fat: 227.3grams X 9 kcal/g =2045.7 kcal 2045.7/ 4015 =51% of calories from fat
Question 4 3 / 3 pts
Honey Mustard Dressing,1 svg 12 oz rib eye Loaded sweet potato Dinner roll with cinnamon butter
Total Intake 4015 227.
3. % of calories from fat : ____________
227.3grams * 9kcal/gram = 2045.7 fat calories
2045.7 fat calories / 4015 calories = 50.9% from fat
Fred is a 56 year old, single male. He is employed in sales and spends a great portion of his day either behind his desk making calls or in his car. Fred has a base salary but depends on sales for commission. He has a limited income and attempts to use finances wisely. Due to his schedule, he has few friends and little leisure time. He relays that he has been diagnosed with high blood pressure and has a family history of cardiovascular disease.
In a typical day, Fred sets his alarm for 7 am and tries to get to the office by 8:30. He always drives through a donut shop and picks up a reduced fat blueberry muffin and a large latte.
For lunch he packs a bologna sandwich, a bag of Corn chips and a Cola and eats at his desk.
After making calls and finalizing several deals, he leaves the office around 6 pm. Several times a week, he meets clients for dinner. Today he is having dinner with a couple of guys at a local steak house.
After dinner and a business session, he returns home around 10 pm. Fred is exhausted but decides to unwind and watch the nightly news before bed.
Fred’s company is collaborating with an insurance company to begin a wellness program. As the nurse for the wellness program, you are to meet with each employee and complete an initial evaluation.
Answer the following questions pertaining to Fred’s evaluation.
Use myplate.gov (http://myplate.gov) and module 1 to answer the questions.
Client: Fred
Age: 56
Height: 5 feet 10 inches Weight: 270 pounds
Diet Analysis:
Food Calories Fat (g)
Reduced Fat Blueberry muffin 410 10 Large Latte 490 22
2 slices Bologna, all beef
2 slices white bread
1 tablespoon mayo
Corn chips 2.1 oz 294 13 Cola 12 oz 136 0
Onion Blossom, ¼ with sauce House Salad
Fred’s company is collaborating with an insurance company to begin a wellness program. As the nurse for the wellness program, you are to meet with each employee and complete an initial evaluation.
Answer the following questions pertaining to Fred’s evaluation.
Use myplate.gov (http://myplate.gov) and module 1 to answer the questions.
Client: Fred
Age: 56
Height: 5 feet 10 inches Weight: 270 pounds
Diet Analysis:
Food Calories Fat (g)
Reduced Fat Blueberry muffin 410 10 Large Latte 490 22
2 slices Bologna, all beef
2 slices white bread
1 tablespoon mayo
Corn chips 2.1 oz 294 13 Cola 12 oz 136 0
Onion Blossom, ¼ with sauce House Salad Honey Mustard Dressing,1 svg
12 oz rib eye Loaded sweet potato Dinner roll with cinnamon butter
Total Intake 4015 227.
5. Based on the recommended calorie allowance, and using the MyPlate Plan, how many servings of each food group should Fred have daily?
Fruit:
Vegetables:
Grains:
Protein:
Dairy:
Your Answer:
Fruit: 2 cups
Vegetables: 3 cups
Grains: 7 ounces
Protein: 6 ounces
Dairy: 3 cups
5. Based on the recommended calorie allowance, and using the MyPlate Plan, how many servings of each food group should Fred have daily?
Fruit: 2 cups
Vegetables: 3 cups
Height: 5 feet 10 inches Weight: 270 pounds
Diet Analysis:
Food Calories Fat (g)
Reduced Fat Blueberry muffin 410 10 Large Latte 490 22
2 slices Bologna, all beef
2 slices white bread
1 tablespoon mayo
Corn chips 2.1 oz 294 13 Cola 12 oz 136 0
Onion Blossom, ¼ with sauce House Salad Honey Mustard Dressing,1 svg 12 oz rib eye Loaded sweet potato Dinner roll with cinnamon butter
Total Intake 4015 227.
6. Looking at Fred’s diet recall and the MyPlate recommendations:
a. State 2 food groups that are inadequate in his diet. (1 point)
Case Study Module 1: Nutrition - Peters - 2025A
a. whole fruits, vegetables, whole grains or low-fat dairy
b.
c.
b. According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the three key dietary principles are? (3 pts)
c. Explain to Fred that small changes can lead to eating habits that last a lifetime. Review the 7 simple tips on the MyPlate site to encourage healthy eating habits. (7pts) Your Answer:
c. Looking at Fred’s diet recall and the MyPlate recommendations:
Your Answer:
Height: 5 feet 10 inches Weight: 270 pounds
Diet Analysis:
Food Calories Fat (g)
Reduced Fat Blueberry muffin 410 10 Large Latte 490 22
2 slices Bologna, all beef
2 slices white bread
1 tablespoon mayo
Corn chips 2.1 oz 294 13 Cola 12 oz 136 0
Onion Blossom, ¼ with sauce House Salad Honey Mustard Dressing,1 svg 12 oz rib eye Loaded sweet potato Dinner roll with cinnamon butter
Total Intake 4015 227.
7. We know that Fred is sedentary; what additional information has Fred provided concerning his environmental assessment? Discuss 4 concerns.
7. We know that Fred is sedentary; what additional information has Fred provided concerning his environmental assessment? Discuss 4 concerns. (Single, limited income, Fred has cardiovascular disease, no friends or social support, fast food is convenient)
Question 8 3 / 3 pts
Fred is a 56 year old, single male. He is employed in sales and spends a great portion of his day either behind his desk making calls or in his car. Fred has a base salary but depends on sales for commission. He has a limited income and attempts to use finances wisely. Due to his schedule, he has few friends and little leisure time. He relays that he has been diagnosed with high blood pressure and has a family history of cardiovascular disease.
In a typical day, Fred sets his alarm for 7 am and tries to get to the office by 8:30. He always drives through a donut shop and picks up a reduced fat blueberry muffin and a large latte.
For lunch he packs a bologna sandwich, a bag of Corn chips and a Cola and eats at his desk.
After making calls and finalizing several deals, he leaves the office around 6 pm. Several times a week, he meets clients for dinner. Today he is having dinner with a couple of guys at a local steak house.
After dinner and a business session, he returns home around 10 pm. Fred is exhausted but decides to unwind and watch the nightly news before bed.
Fred’s company is collaborating with an insurance company to begin a wellness program. As the nurse for the wellness program, you are to meet with each employee and complete an initial evaluation.
Answer the following questions pertaining to Fred’s evaluation.
Your Answer:
8. Before concluding this session, you provide recommendations for a healthier lunch. Using his current lunch choices, make recommendations using this format. For example: Instead of a hot dog choose a vegetable wrap
Appropriate answers include: Whole grain bread rather than white, healthier meat choices, alternate protein choice, add fruits and vegetables, substitute whole grain crackers for chips, add a dairy product
Total Intake 4015 227.
8. Before concluding this session, discuss 3 recommendations for a healthier lunch. Using his current lunch choices, make recommendations using this format.
For example: Instead of a hot dog choose a vegetable wrap