Question

You are a dietician whose goal is to help your patient regain a healthy body weight. You would like the patient to grow in strength (think muscle building) and increase their body fat percentage to a healthy 20%. (1) Provide an example of a meal that when eaten consistently, will help your patient achieve this goal. (2) Be sure to identify the biomolecules in the items within the meal and (3) what role they would play in your patient's attainment of strength and body fat. 3 sentences

Answer 1

(1) An example meal for your patient could be grilled chicken breast, quinoa, and steamed broccoli with a drizzle of olive oil.

(2) The grilled chicken breast provides lean protein, essential for muscle repair and growth; quinoa supplies complex carbohydrates for sustained energy and additional protein; while steamed broccoli offers dietary fiber and vitamins to support overall health, and olive oil adds healthy fats.

(3) Consistently consuming this meal will help the patient increase their protein intake, which is crucial for building and preserving muscle mass, while the carbohydrates ensure they have enough energy for workouts, and healthy fats help to gradually increase body fat percentage to a healthy level.