Lab 4 Healthy and SMART Weight Management Plan.docx.pdf -...

Lab 9.1 : Healthy and SMART
Weight Management Plan
Name __Brody Kriegel__________________________________________ Section __________
Date _9/25/2021______
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Purpose
This lab introduces you to high-quality resources available to help you in your quest for
lifelong healthy weight management. It also enables you to set SMART goals for the short
term, which in college tends to mean for a semester or an academic year.
Instructions
1.
Assess your weight status and energy needs. To assess your weight status and caloric needs,
visit the USDA website page titled DRI Calculator for Healthcare Professionals
( ). This online tool provides an estimate of
your caloric needs and recommended macronutrient and micronutrient intakes based on the
dietary references intakes.
Note here your BMI, estimated kilocalories per day, and all recommended daily intakes for
macronutrients (carbohydrate, fiber, protein, fat, and water):
BMI: 27.4, estimated kilocalories per day: 5240, carbohydrates: 590-852 grams, fiber: 38
grams, protein: 85 grams, fat: 146-204 grams, water: 3.3 liters (about 14 cups)

2.
Estimate your typical caloric intake. Locate a website or app that provides a free calorie
counter. One suggested option is MyFitnessPal ( ) ; many other good
resources are also available. After setting up your profile or account, track your caloric intake for
seven days; make sure that these seven days represent typical eating patterns for you. Note your
energy intake and other important information for weight management, including your
macronutrient intake.
3.