Question: John Is A Sedentary 60-year-old Male Who Wants To Lose 15 Pounds. His Usual Diet Is Moderate In Protein, Some Vegetables Like Potatoes And Carrots, And Whole Grains And Cereals. He’s Decided That To Lose Weight, He’ll Cut Down On Carbohydrates In His Diet, And Increase The Protein Content. However, John Doesn’t Want To Give Up His Starbuck’s …

John is a sedentary 60-year-old male who wants to lose 15pounds. His usual diet is moderate in protein, some vegetables likepotatoes and carrots, and whole grains and cereals. He’s decidedthat to lose weight, he’ll cut down on carbohydrates in his diet,and increase the protein content. However, John doesn’t want togive up his Starbuck’s caramel latte in the morning, so the coffeeand two boiled eggs are his usual breakfast. His favorite lunch isa cheese burger, sans bun, with two slices of tomato and half of asmall order of French fries. For dinner, he usually has a chickenbreast with a small side salad. John is losing weight, but he’s nowexperiencing constipation and severe cramping.

Analyze John’s current diet and explain how it can affect his GImicrobiome and overall GI tract health. Discuss in your answer somedietary components promote the growth of beneficial GI tractbacteria and the benefits these bacteria convey. Support youranswer with data, facts, key terminology, specific examples andother information drawn from the textbook and at least one othersupplemental source.