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Mimi, who weighs 190 pounds, is trying to figure out a reaso…

Mimi, who weighs 190 pounds, is trying to figure out a reasonable daily calorie level that will help her lose weight. You suggest she apply the “10-calorie rule,” which would mean she should aim for ____ calories a day to begin with, and switch to ____ calories a day after she loses 10 pounds.

Vignette #2 Juan and Rosa are in their late 20s, and both ha…

Vignette #2 Juan and Rosa are in their late 20s, and both have parents who are experiencing a loss of vitality. Juan’s mom has a curved back, and Rosa’s mother is obese. Juan’s dad has developed depression and Rosa’s father has macular degeneration. Juan and Rosa have many questions about how to avoid these conditions in their future if possible. Let’s answer these questions to see if we can help them. Which recommendation should be disregarded by Juan and Rosa in their efforts to offset bone loss that typically occurs with aging?

Vignette #1 John is 35 and interested in gaining muscle mass…

Vignette #1 John is 35 and interested in gaining muscle mass and decides to check out the nutritional supplements at the local health food store. The clerk approaches him wearing a white lab coat; this immediately impresses John, who now thinks that the clerk is well informed. John explains that his goal is to gain the maximum muscle mass in the shortest time. The clerk is eager to assist John and says, “Let me show you the products that will benefit you most.” Let’s see if the clerk really knows what ergogenic aids are all about by answering these questions. The clerk suggests that John look into anabolic steroids to give him the quickest results. What would you say to John about this?