Jerry is a 20 year old racecar driver. He currently weighs 175 pounds, 5’ 7” tal

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Jerry is a 20 year old racecar driver. He currently weighs 175 pounds, 5’ 7” tall and 22% body fat. He would like to lose weight to improve his driving performance and so he can fit into his car more comfortably. He is a full-time student at a local college, and spends his free time at the garage with his racing team. Due to his busy schedule, he eat out for lunch and dinner every day. His goal is to lose 15-20 pounds within the next 4-6 months.

Questions:

1. Do you support Jerry’s goal to lose weight? Please provide three specific suggestions you would give Jerry to help him reach his goals of weight loss.

2. Calculate Jerry’s energy needs

3. Determine what % body fat Jerry would be if he lost 15-20 lbs

Explanation / Answer

1. Yes. The goal is supported since the ideal weight for Mr Jerry is 151 pounds. His current weight is more than the maximum permissive level, he is considered to be obese. He must follow a specific regimen of diet to lose extra weight. Diet plays an important role in losing weight. His dietary intake shall include more of proteins and less carbohydrates, and as little fats as possible. Junk food and fast foods generally are rich in trans fats and they shall be avoided. The person shall depend more on fresh fruits, sprouts, and vegetables.

2. According to the age and height of Jerry, and taking into consideration his lack of exercise, the requires a maintenance energy of 2117 calories/day. To lose fat, his dietary intake shall be restricted to 1400 - 1700 calories/day

3. If we consider all the weight loss is due to burning or losing fat, and if he had lost 20 pounds of fat, the remaining body fat will constitute 12% of the body weight.

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