Andre Thompson

Lab 2
1.29.2020
Nutrition Lab

1. Go to http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/virtual_labs_2K8/pages/Nutrition.html
2. Fill in this this lab handout as you go, and at the end you will complete the post lab quiz which
will be emailed to me at [email protected].

3. Click on the Nutrition link, 4th down on the right that says Nutrition
4. Read over the “Instructions”, then launch the “Laboratory Exercise”

5. Read the directions under the Instructions link, (first one in the list).
6. Click on the Laboratory Exercise link (second link) and complete all questions as you work
through the lab. (I have posted a word doc for you to answer these in, and that is where I want
you answering these questions).
7. When done, complete the Post Lab Quiz and Lab report (third link; but these questions are
found on the same word doc as the above Lab exercise questions, so you don’t need to do them
twice) to me via email.
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Nutrition Lab Exercise Questions

From http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/virtual_labs_2K8/pages/Nutrition.html

1. Please make sure you have read through all of the information in the “Question”, “Nutrition Facts

Label Guidebook” and the “Daily Calories Chart” areas. If you come upon terms that are unfamiliar

to you, please refer to your textbook or other resources such as wikipedia for further explanation or

search the word here: http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/features/dictionary/dictionaryhome.aspx

2. In this exercise, you will learn how to create a healthy daily menu that follows the guidelines

established for various nutrients. To begin, read the information in the “Nutrition Facts Label

Guidebook” to learn about what is presented in the nutrition facts panel of a food product. You can

then open the “Daily Calories Chart”; this will show you the various energy requirements for

individuals based upon age, sex and lifestyle (namely exercise levels). This information will be

helpful in creating your own healthy diet plan, since in the laboratory you will only be creating one

designed for a 2,000 calorie/day requirement (yours may be higher or lower than this value).

3. You are now ready to begin the activity. Start by clicking on the radio button in front of the various

food choices presented (remember to use the “Next” arrow to move through all of the food group

choices); this will open a window showing you the nutrition facts label for that product. It will be

important to review the nutrient content of each product you choose for the daily menu to ensure

that you are staying within the range of recommendations for a 2,000 calorie diet plan. Remember

that this also includes noting numbers of servings of the product as well.

QUESTION:

3.1 This lab is based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet. Do you think you need more or less than
2,000 calories per day, and why?
ANSWER:
I would need a lot more then this. For starters, I am 6’0, and active. I try to go to the gym at least
5 days a week between 1-2hrs. I also have been practicing a bodybuilding like lifestyle for the
past 9 years or so, and weight around 230.
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Once you are certain you want to select the food product, click and drag the food icon appearing in front

of the food product over to the mealtime on the daily menu. Please note that you do not have to make

food choices for every mealtime of the day, and you can drag the icon to the “Return Item” if you want

to remove it from the menu. Make sure that you note each food choice made (and the number of

servings) in Table I below. Note that you can access a wide variety of food items by clicking the “Next”

and “Back” buttons directly below the menu.

Table I:

Mealtime Grains Fruit Vegetables Protein Dairy Fats, oils Prepared

Breakfast 1 0 0 1 0 0 0

Snack 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Lunch 0 0 2 2 0 1 0

Snack 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Dinner 1 0 2 1 o 0 0

QUESTIONS:

3.2 Follow the instructions on the left of the page to “build” yourself several meals from the
first page of the “Laboratory Exercise” link.

3.2A Are any of the nutrient values too high? If they are, and if you chose this food item, will you
be able to balance out your diet by selecting other foods that have less of the nutrients in
question?

ANSWER: My cholesterol is too high. In the lab I only had one serving of scramble eggs
which is where I get most of my cholesterol from in real life. In the lab that pretty much put
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me over the top. I don’t think I need to replace any meals, because I know dietary
cholesterol have no negative effect.

3.2B Do you really want those food items knowing what the nutrient values are? Does it/Do
they have too many calories, too much fat, or does it contain too much sodium?

ANSWER: I am satisfied with all my choices, and they are meals I would actually, and have
actually eaten before. The only value that was high was the cholesterol, and I know why,
and that it comes from a good place.

4. You should also note that the “Daily Nutritional Values” graph at the bottom of the page will begin

to fill in with information as you make your choices. It will be important to monitor these changes

to ensure that your food selections are not exceeding the overall daily nutrient requirements of a

2,000 calorie per day diet plan. If a choice exceeds any of these limits, remove the item and replace

it with a healthier option that falls within these guidelines. When you are through, please be sure to

note the information from your “Daily Nutritional Values” graph in Table II. You can click “Reset” to

create a new daily menu if you so choose.

Table II:

Calories Total Fat Saturated Trans Cholesterol Sodium Carbohydrates Protein

% Daily 1190 78 100 0 230 60 20 236

5. Total Calories for Menu: 1190

QUESTIONS:

5.1 Having now compared different foods, what does your final daily diet look like? (You may
use a screen capture by hitting “CTRL” and “PrtSc” at the same time, then paste that into the
space below by using the “Ctrl” and “V” buttons.

1. INSERT IMAGE HERE:

When making food selection pay close attention to serving size. If you plan to eat more than one
serving of a food be sure to drag the food group icon to the Daily Meals section the appropriate times.

6. As you m your selections watch the daily values chart. The goal is to stay below your %DV
for all the nutrients on the graph except for carbohydrates and protein, which you want to
make sure you meet the %DV for. What functions do Carbs and proteins serve for the cells
of your body, and why would you want to make sure you meet these requirements, while
being sure to be below the others?
ANSWER: They provide energy, and are the building blocks or muscles, and support for the
body. If you don’t get enough your body will not function properly.
7. You may remove any food item from your Daily Meals area by dragging it back to the Return
Item box. Work with this until you have a balanced diet. Does this look like your normal
daily eating habits? Why or why not?
ANSWER: Yes this looks like my routine diet. The eggs will always put me over the top, but I
know why.

Post-Lab Quiz and Lab Report

8. Please finish this exercise by opening the “Journal” link at the bottom of the page and answering the

questions.
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Post-laboratory Questions: Answer by highlighting the correct answers below.

1. Which of the following information is always presented on a product’s nutrition facts label?
a. Serving size
b. Total fat grams in the entire product
c. Number of fruit/vegetable/grain/dairy/protein servings
d. A and B
e. All of the above

2. Trans fat:
a. Is found naturally in some animal products
b. Has an established daily value that can be followed in a daily menu
c. Does not appear to be linked to the development of chronic disease such as diabetes and
coronary artery disease
d. A and B
e. None of the above

3. Sodium:
a. Should be limited to 4g per day
b. Can be found in high amounts in many prepared foods
c. Can cause hypertension
d. B and C
e. All of the above

4. Dietary fiber:
a. Is found highly concentrated in most dairy products
b. Increases one’s risk of heart disease
c. Should be consumed at the rate of at least 25g per day
d. All of the above

5. A nutrition fact labels provides information on:

6. The nutrition facts label of a product tells you that it provides 5% of your daily value for
calcium. How many servings would you need to meet your daily recommendations for this
nutrient?
a. 1
b. 10
c. 20
d. 100

7. Which of the following prepared food choices is healthiest in terms of sodium content?
a. Tuna sub
b. Chicken filet
c. Regular cheeseburger
d. Pepperoni pizza

8. Which of the following does not appear to affect daily calorie requirement?
a. Age
b. Sex
c. Lifestyle
d. Height
e. None of the above

9. Which of the follow groups requires the greatest number of calories per day?
a. Active 3 year old child
b. Sedentary 13 year old boy
c. Active 20 year old female
d. Sedentary 52 year old male

10. Sam is looking to reduce his dietary related risk of heart disease. Which of the following foods
is a healthy choice for his dietary lifestyle?
a. Nachos
b. Brown rice
c. Whole milk
d. Dry roasted almonds
e. B or D
f. Any of the above