Author Question: If a person needs 2500 calories a day, what is the range of grams of all fats that he should consume ... (Read 54 times)

RRMR · **on:** Aug 20, 2018

If a person needs 2500 calories a day, what is the range of grams of all fats that he should consume to stay within the Dietary Guidelines? What maximum amount of saturated fat should he consume based on the same guideline?

Question 2

Paul is a 19-year-old athlete who is 6' tall and weighs 178 pounds; Rick is a 40-year-old salesman who weighs 165 pounds and is 5' 7 tall. What statement below best describes who would have the higher basal metabolic rate and why?
a. Rick, because he has a lower BMI
b. Rick, because he is older
c. Rick, because he has a low-stress occupation
d. Paul, because he has a lower BMI
e. Paul, because he is younger, taller, and likely more muscular

Ksh22 · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Step 1: Figure out how many calories should come from fat based on the AMDRs:
2500 x 0.2 = 500 calories (20) 2500 x 0.35 = 875 calories (35)
Step 2: Divide the number of calories by 9 calories per gram:
500 calories 9 calories/gram = 55.6 grams (20) 875 calories 9 calories/gram = 97.2 grams (35)
For saturated fat: 2500 calories x 0.1 = 250 calories (10 maximum) 9 kilocalories/gram = 27.8 grams

Answer to Question 2

e