BIOD 121: Case Study Module
4
Nutrition: Portage Learning
Submitted Nov 2022
Question 1
pts
As a nurse, you oversee the Health Clinic at a local college. Today you are conducting physicals
on the soccer team members. Susan admits that she has been feeling very tired lately. You
decide to investigate further.
Upon examining Susan, you note that she appears to be pale, and, in addition to feeling tired,
she always seems to be cold. A urine sample is provided, and blood work is done.
A dietary assessment is also completed.
Breakfast: 2 slices wheat toast with peanut butter
banana
BIOD 121 Case Study Module 4
, 6 oz coffee, black
Lunch: Dinner plate filled with salad. This includes spinach, cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes
3 tablespoons of Italian dressing
A breadstick
2 oatmeal cookies
12 oz of iced tea
Snack: Granola bar and an apple
Dinner: 1 cup of brown rice
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, 1 bowl of black bean chili
1 square of corn bread
½ cup mixed fruit
½ cup grilled vegetables
12 oz Diet Coke
Snack: 2 cups of popcorn
8 oz of lemonade
Susan’s family has a history of cardiovascular disease, and she has decided to be a vegetarian
to prevent this from occurring later in life.
BIOD 121 Case Study Module 4
, Biochemical assessment results- the urine is dark yellow in color. Hemoglobin levels are below
the normal range.
1. From your visual exam the dietary intake and the blood test, what mineral is lacking
in Susan’s diet?
Your Answer:
Iron
1. From your visual exam the dietary intake and the blood test what mineral is
lacking in Susan’s diet?
(Iron)
Question 2
pts
As a nurse, you oversee the Health Clinic at a local college. Today you are conducting physicals
on the soccer team members. Susan admits that she has been feeling very tired lately. You
decide to investigate further.
Upon examining Susan, you note that she appears to be pale, and, in addition to feeling tired,
she always seems to be cold. A urine sample is provided, and blood work is done.
BIOD 121 Case Study Module 4
4
Nutrition: Portage Learning
Submitted Nov 2022
Question 1
pts
As a nurse, you oversee the Health Clinic at a local college. Today you are conducting physicals
on the soccer team members. Susan admits that she has been feeling very tired lately. You
decide to investigate further.
Upon examining Susan, you note that she appears to be pale, and, in addition to feeling tired,
she always seems to be cold. A urine sample is provided, and blood work is done.
A dietary assessment is also completed.
Breakfast: 2 slices wheat toast with peanut butter
banana
BIOD 121 Case Study Module 4
, 6 oz coffee, black
Lunch: Dinner plate filled with salad. This includes spinach, cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes
3 tablespoons of Italian dressing
A breadstick
2 oatmeal cookies
12 oz of iced tea
Snack: Granola bar and an apple
Dinner: 1 cup of brown rice
BIOD 121 Case Study Module 4
, 1 bowl of black bean chili
1 square of corn bread
½ cup mixed fruit
½ cup grilled vegetables
12 oz Diet Coke
Snack: 2 cups of popcorn
8 oz of lemonade
Susan’s family has a history of cardiovascular disease, and she has decided to be a vegetarian
to prevent this from occurring later in life.
BIOD 121 Case Study Module 4
, Biochemical assessment results- the urine is dark yellow in color. Hemoglobin levels are below
the normal range.
1. From your visual exam the dietary intake and the blood test, what mineral is lacking
in Susan’s diet?
Your Answer:
Iron
1. From your visual exam the dietary intake and the blood test what mineral is
lacking in Susan’s diet?
(Iron)
Question 2
pts
As a nurse, you oversee the Health Clinic at a local college. Today you are conducting physicals
on the soccer team members. Susan admits that she has been feeling very tired lately. You
decide to investigate further.
Upon examining Susan, you note that she appears to be pale, and, in addition to feeling tired,
she always seems to be cold. A urine sample is provided, and blood work is done.
BIOD 121 Case Study Module 4
