Plan a weight-reducing diet for a 35-year-old obese woman (160 cm, 80 kg) and calculate its nutritive value.

1. 1 · Aim. To plan, prepare and calculate a weight-reducing diet for Mrs. O.
2. 2 · Principles.
   • Energy deficit of 500-1000 kcal a day; 0.5-1 kg loss a week
   • Protein 1.0-1.2 g/kg; low fat; no sugar
   • High fibre and high-volume foods; regular small meals
   • Activity 150 minutes a week; behaviour change
3. 3 · Nutrient prescription. BMI = 80 ÷ 2.56 = 31.3; IBW 54 kg; energy 54 × 25 ≈ 1400 kcal; protein 54 × 1.1 ≈ 60 g; oil about 15 g.
4. 4 · Foods to include and avoid. Choose whole grains, dals, sprouts, egg white, double-toned milk, buttermilk, vegetables, whole fruits; avoid fried foods, sweets, juices, bakery items, ghee and alcohol.
5. 5 · Sample menu. [Table: Time | Menu | Amount, with soup, salad and sprouts]
6. 6 · Calculation. [Table: food group | amount | energy | protein | fibre] Total about 1395 kcal, 63 g protein and 46 g fibre.
7. 7 · Result. The diet gives about 1395 kcal and 63 g protein and should give about 0.5 kg loss a week.
8. 8 · Preparation tips. Portion plate, measured oil, soup first, no sugar, food diary and weekly weight.

Scoring tip: Show the BMI with the Asian cut-off and the deficit arithmetic (600 × 7 ÷ 7700); examiners give marks for both.