Case Study – Gabe is a 20 year old male who has just started into the sport of powerlifting. His trainer is recommending
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Case Study – Gabe is a 20 year old male who has just startedinto the sport of powerlifting. His trainer is recommending aprotein drink to help him build muscle. Determine whether Gabeneeds this protein drink.
Gabe has had no recent weight changes. His current weight is 174pounds. Determine his protein needs based upon the RDA for adults(0.8 grams protein per 1.0 kg of body weight). Use 1 kilogram = 2.2pounds.
2. Gabe’s RDA for protein: grams/day.Show your work. Round to one decimal place. (2 points)
The recommendation for protein intake for strength athletes is1.4 to 2.0 grams/kg of body weight. Apply this recommended maximumto Gabe’s weight.
An analysis of Gabe’s 3-day food diary reveals that he consumesan average of 120 grams of protein per day.
Gabe follow his trainer’s advice and compares four protein drinksupplements. He chooses Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% WheyProtein Powder.
Per Serving
(1 scoop)
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey
Premier Protein 100% Whey Protein
Muscle Tech Nitro-Tech 100% Whey Gold
JYM Pro JYM
Calories
110
180
120
160
Fat (g)
1
3.5
2
3.5
Protein (g)
24
30
24
24
Carbohydrates (g)
2
7
2
7
Sodium (mg)
130
150
150
70
Cost per Serving
$57.99/77 servings = $0.75/scoop
$29.88/29 servings = $1.03/scoop
$59.99/82 servings = $0.73/scoop
$55.00/46 servings = $1.19/scoop
His trainer suggests he add two shakes per day using the proteinpowder supplement. (Using one serving/scoop of the protein powderper shake.)
Gabe plans to mix his protein powder into the milk he alreadyconsumes at breakfast and dinner. (The protein in the milk isalready included in his average daily intake in the intro toquestion #4.)
Gabe is a college student and on a tight budget. He is worriedabout how much money the protein powder will cost him per week inaddition to his regular groceries.
Gabe wants to know if it would be cheaper and more nutritious tojust eat more protein in the form of whole foods. He is curious toknow how much it would cost him to add a hardboiled egg to hisbreakfast and an additional 4oz of boneless, skinless chickenbreast to his meal each night. On average, an egg provides 6gprotein and 4oz of chicken breast provides 33 g protein.
10. A pound of boneless, skinless chicken breast costs him $3.99at Sprouts. How much does 4oz cost? (Hint: 16oz in 1 pound). (1point)
Recommended range as a strengthathlete (from question #3): _____________ to _____________g/day
Provides how many additional grams ofprotein per day
What is the new average intake ofprotein per day (g)
Cost of additional food or shakes perday
Option 1: Leave intake the same; donot add shakes, egg or chicken
0
120 g
$0.00
Option 2: Add hardboiled egg withbreakfast each day
126 g
Option 3: Add 4oz chicken breast toevening meal each day
153 g
Option 4: Add both 1 egg and 4ozchicken each day
Option 5: Add 1 shake per day
Option 6: Add 2 shakes per day
Compare Gabe’s options and therecommended range for him as a strength athlete. What do you think– does Gabe need the additional 2 protein shakes per day? Or shouldhe add an egg and chicken instead? If you were Gabe, what would youdo? Be sure to discuss how cost might influence your decision.Explain your answer with a minimum of two complete sentences. (6points)
Gabe has had no recent weight changes. His current weight is 174pounds. Determine his protein needs based upon the RDA for adults(0.8 grams protein per 1.0 kg of body weight). Use 1 kilogram = 2.2pounds.
2. Gabe’s RDA for protein: grams/day.Show your work. Round to one decimal place. (2 points)
The recommendation for protein intake for strength athletes is1.4 to 2.0 grams/kg of body weight. Apply this recommended maximumto Gabe’s weight.
An analysis of Gabe’s 3-day food diary reveals that he consumesan average of 120 grams of protein per day.
Gabe follow his trainer’s advice and compares four protein drinksupplements. He chooses Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% WheyProtein Powder.
Per Serving
(1 scoop)
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey
Premier Protein 100% Whey Protein
Muscle Tech Nitro-Tech 100% Whey Gold
JYM Pro JYM
Calories
110
180
120
160
Fat (g)
1
3.5
2
3.5
Protein (g)
24
30
24
24
Carbohydrates (g)
2
7
2
7
Sodium (mg)
130
150
150
70
Cost per Serving
$57.99/77 servings = $0.75/scoop
$29.88/29 servings = $1.03/scoop
$59.99/82 servings = $0.73/scoop
$55.00/46 servings = $1.19/scoop
His trainer suggests he add two shakes per day using the proteinpowder supplement. (Using one serving/scoop of the protein powderper shake.)
Gabe plans to mix his protein powder into the milk he alreadyconsumes at breakfast and dinner. (The protein in the milk isalready included in his average daily intake in the intro toquestion #4.)
Gabe is a college student and on a tight budget. He is worriedabout how much money the protein powder will cost him per week inaddition to his regular groceries.
Gabe wants to know if it would be cheaper and more nutritious tojust eat more protein in the form of whole foods. He is curious toknow how much it would cost him to add a hardboiled egg to hisbreakfast and an additional 4oz of boneless, skinless chickenbreast to his meal each night. On average, an egg provides 6gprotein and 4oz of chicken breast provides 33 g protein.
10. A pound of boneless, skinless chicken breast costs him $3.99at Sprouts. How much does 4oz cost? (Hint: 16oz in 1 pound). (1point)
Recommended range as a strengthathlete (from question #3): _____________ to _____________g/day
Provides how many additional grams ofprotein per day
What is the new average intake ofprotein per day (g)
Cost of additional food or shakes perday
Option 1: Leave intake the same; donot add shakes, egg or chicken
0
120 g
$0.00
Option 2: Add hardboiled egg withbreakfast each day
126 g
Option 3: Add 4oz chicken breast toevening meal each day
153 g
Option 4: Add both 1 egg and 4ozchicken each day
Option 5: Add 1 shake per day
Option 6: Add 2 shakes per day
Compare Gabe’s options and therecommended range for him as a strength athlete. What do you think– does Gabe need the additional 2 protein shakes per day? Or shouldhe add an egg and chicken instead? If you were Gabe, what would youdo? Be sure to discuss how cost might influence your decision.Explain your answer with a minimum of two complete sentences. (6points)