Instructions:

Your task is to plan a 5-day menu of healthy meals for one of the scenarios listed below. This assignment is designed to promote healthy eating with limited resources/income. In order to complete this assignment successfully you must:

• Based on the scenario youve chosen start by determining and discussing the RDA values for the primary macronutrients and micronutrients for the individual. Provide a scholarly reference for your information.
• Using MyFitness Pal prepare a 5-day menu consisting of 3 meals, 2 snacks, and beverages per day being sure to stick as closely to the budgets listed in the scenario as possible.
• Provide a detailed breakdown of all items purchased and their price. Include a final total at the end. Go to a local grocery store and use their prices or utilize online food shopping apps to get an idea of item price. Ex Meal:
  • 1-pound of 85/15 Ground Beef: $4.85
  • 1 russet potato: $.98
  • Fresh broccoli: $2.98
  • Tap Water: $0
• Finish up with a summary. Include the following in your summary:
  • How well you were able to stay on budget while also meeting the persons RDA needs each day? If you were unable to do so explain why.
  • What is the impact of socioeconomic status on adequate nutrition and health? Prove a scholarly reference for the impact.
  • What did you find difficult about this project?
  • Provide a scenario in which you can see needing to budget for yourself, family, or a patient? How has this assignment better prepared you to do so?

Note: As with any written assignment, this should be completed utilizing proper APA format throughout.

Scenarios:

Scenario #1: Nancy Whitaker is 67 years old. She retired from her job one year ago after many years. She receives her monthly pension, of $670 a month, plus her Social Security check of $840, for a total monthly income of $1510.00. After rent, electric/water/phone bills, and medical payments, she has $50 a week to spend on groceries for breakfast, lunch and dinner. What can Nancy purchase at the grocery store to feed her breakfast, lunch, dinner and a snack under his daily budget?

Scenario #2: Jerry Smith is a single 53-year-old man who lives in a boarding house, he receives General Assistance which pays his rent and receives $187 in food stamps. He has about $46 per week to spend on meals for himself. What can Jerry purchase at the grocery store to feed him breakfast, lunch, dinner and a snack under his daily budget?

Scenario #4: Bill Blevin is a 34-year-old disabled veteran, who receives a military pension. Due to his disability Bill cannot drive, and lives in an area that is not easily accessible to the larger grocery stores. After his monthly expenses Bill is left with $240 a month or $60 a week to purchase food for himself. What can Bill purchase at the grocery store to feed him breakfast, lunch, dinner and a snack under his daily budget?

Scenario #4: Sofa Hernandez is a 21-year-old student who works part-time and attends school full-time. She lives in a boarding house and prepares her own meals separately from her roommates. She has a small refrigerator and a microwave oven she primarily uses to prepare her meals. Her budget to buy food is about $200 a month or $50 a week depending on her expenses. What can Sofia purchase at the grocery store to feed her breakfast, lunch, dinner and a snack under his daily budget?

Note: In these scenarios you can use the entire weekly budget for the 5-day menu you are planning.