Question

5. In a certain hospital, a nutritionist prepares a menu for patients on low fats diets. The primary ingredients are chicken and rice. The meal must contain enough protein and iron to meet atleast the DOH recommended daily allowance (RDA) for each nutrient. The RDA for protein is 60 grams and 30 milligrams. Each 4 ounce serving of chicken contains 60 grams of protein, 15 milligrams of iron, and 6 grams of fat. Each 1-cup serving of rice contains 12 grams of protein, 9 milligrams of iron, and 3 grams of fat. How much chicken and rice should be included in the meal in order to minimize the amount of fat?

Answer 1

Answer:

4 ounce of chicken & 2 Rice cup

or 2 Ounce of Chicken &  3 Rice cup

Step-by-step explanation:

4 ounce serving of chicken contains 60 grams of protein, 15 milligrams of iron, and 6 grams of fat

Each 1-cup serving of rice contains 12 grams of protein, 9 milligrams of iron, and 3 grams of fat

Requirement : protein is 60 grams and Iron 30 milligrams.

Chicken (ounce)     Rice (cup)      Protein g     Iron mg      Fat g

0                              5                    60                45              15

1                               4                     63                39.75         13.5

2                              3                     66                34.5           12

3                              3                     81                 38.25         13.5

4                              2                     84                 33              12

4 ounce of chicken & 2 Rice cup

or 2 Ounce of Chicken &  3 Rice cup