Kerry's Journey to Losing 30 Pounds: How the Keto Diet Helped Achieve Goal

Assignment Task

Case Study

Kerry, a 21 year old college student, would like to lose 30 pounds. Upon seeing the weight loss success of some of her family members on the Keto diet, she decides to try it herself.

1. How is Kerr'y BMI of 26.3 classified?

a. nomal Weight 

b. Over weight 

c. Obese

d. Underweight

2. Is Kerey's goal fo losign at least two pounds per week realistic? Why or why not ?

a. Yes, but only if she decreases her fat intake some 

b. No unless she gets at least 150 minutes of exercise per week.

c. yes, as long as she decreases her calorie intake some

d. No, because it would be difficult for someone of her size to have enough calorie deficit to lose weight that quickly

3. Based on Kerry's new Keto diet what macronutrient is very High compared to the Acceptable  Recommended Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR)?

a. Carbohydrate

b. Protein

c. Both Fat and Protien 

d. Fat

4. Based on Kerry's new Keto diet what macronutrient is very Low compared to the Acceptable  Recommended Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR)?

a. Carbohydrate

b. Protein

c. Both Fat and Protien 

d. Fat

5. Is kerry getting an adequate amount of protein in her diet?

a. No - her intake is too high

b. Yes

c. No - her intake is too low

6. Is kerry geetting an adequate amount of fiber in her diet?

a. Yes, her fiber intake is perfect 

b. No, her fiber intake is too low 

c. No- her fiber intake is too high

7. What was the biggest source of fiber in Kerrys diet?

a. avocado

b. olives

c. celery

d. Lettuce

8. Which of the following foods can Kerry add to her diet to significantly increase her fiber intake? Select all that apply

1. eggs

2. lean poultry

3. nuts

4. leafy green vegetables

5. whole grain bread

6. olive oil

7. beans

8. fruit

9. Look at Kerry's dietary fat intakes. Which type of fat intake would be most concerning and which doesn't fit the dietary guidelines?

1. saturated fat

2. monounsaturated fat

3. polyunsaturated fata

10. Why is Kerry likely to lose weight quickly in the beginning on the Keto diet?
she will lose fat weight quickly

1. her calorie intake is low

2. she will lose water weight quickly

3. she will lose muscle weight quickly

11. Kerry's sodium intake was very high. Select which foods contributed to the high sodium intake (look for sources over 200 mg sodium).

1. coffee

2. lettuce

3. Bacon

4. celery

5. avocado

6. olives

7. ham

8. almonds

12. Riboflavin (B2) was the highest nutrient in Kerry's diet at 219% of the DRI. Is this a concern?

1. Yes, because excess will build up in the tissues

2. No, because her intake did not exceed the tolerable upper intake level (UL) for riboflavin

3. Yes, because too much riboflavin can cause nerve damage

4. No, because any extra riboflavin will be used to compensate for lack of folate

13. Which foods or beverages that Kerry consumed provided some riboflavin (B2)? Select all that apply.

1. Scrambled eggs

2. ham

3. celery

4. coconut oil

5. almonds

6. olives

14.  Kerry's vitamin D intake was low at 29% of the DR Which foods could she add to increase her intake o vitamin D?

1. fish

2. store bought cow's milk

3. black beans

4. banana

5. red beets

15. Kerry's vitamin D intake was low at 29% of the DR Which foods could she add to increase her intake o vitamin D?

• fish
• store bought cow's milk
• black beans
• banana
• red beets
• fortified almond milk
• homemade wheat bread
• fresh squeeze orange juice

16. Kerry had very little vitamin C in her diet. Which food provided most of the vitamin C that she did consume?

• olives
• celery
• coconut oil
• O avocado

17. Look at how Kerry scored with all of her nutrients and calories. If she were to eat like this long-term, which health problems might she be at risk for?
impaired energy metabolism

• poor night vision
• nerve damage
• constipation
• weak immune system
• marasmus
• high cholesterol
• hypertension
• vitamin toxicity
• poor bone density/osteoporosis

18. PointsNow that you have seen an example of a typical Keto diet and have viewed Kerry's diet analysis results, what do you think are the pros and cons of the Keto diet? Be specific! (The amount of points you receive for this question will depending on how much thinking and effort you put into it).

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