Vignette #2 Julia and David are new parents of a 13-year-old girl, Zoe. They want to make sure they are feeding her the most nutritious diet possible. Julia makes an appointment with a registered dietitian at Zoe’s pediatrician’s office. David’s first question is “Can you help us figure out what foods to feed Zoe that will prevent chronic diseases in her future?” Julia seems concerned about how to make sure Zoe gets enough essential nutrients. Imagine you are the dietitian. Using the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the MyPlate tool, answer the following questions. Julia and David like to drink a glass of beer or wine when they get home from work. The beer and wine contribute _____ to their diets.

Jasmine is too busy for lunch and needs a pick-me-up to help her remain alert during her two afternoon classes. Which snack would you recommend?

Which meal eaten with an alcoholic beverage would most likely slow down the rate at which the alcohol is absorbed?

What is the condition in which the body is unable or has difficulty digesting dairy products?

Muscles respond to the overload of exercise by gaining ____.

When protein reaches the ____, it is made up largely of di- and tripeptides.

What chemical stimulates the gallbladder to send bile into the small intestine?

When protein reaches the ____, it is made up largely of di- and tripeptides.

Peaches are a food source of vitamins A and C. Why would a raw peach be considered a more nutrient-dense snack than a serving of peaches canned in light syrup?

One gram of carbohydrate yields ____ calories, 1 gram of fat yields ____ calories, and 1 gram of protein yields ____calories.