Nutrition Scenarios
Assignment Answer the following questions about your group's assigned person. What are good food choices for this person? Why? How can unhealthy food choices affect this person? Why should these people eat differently?
Steph Curry 28 Years Old 6’3” Tall Professional Basketball Player Season - October-April Playoffs - May-June
Bryan 45 years old 6’1” Tall Business Man - works 9-5 at a desk Exercise consists of weekend outings - no plan/routine
Derek 15 years old 6’2” Tall Three sport athlete - football, basketball and baseball Attends school and practice daily - hangs with friends on weekends
Leslie 16 years old 5’6” tall Attends school during day No job, no sports
Thomas 14 years old 5’11” tall Attends school and plays video games most evenings
Monica 30 years old 5’4” tall Works 8-4 daily while 7 months pregnant Exercise limited due to pregnancy
Teacher questions Why do each of these people require different types/amounts of foods? How does lifestyle affect food choices? What is the importance of each of the macromolecules in the diet of all people?