[Expert Solution]: Case Study Kate, the Marathon Runner…

Case Study Kate, the Marathon Runner (Worth 12 points) Kate is an experienced 22-year-old marathon runner who recently achieved her goal of qualifying for the Boston Marathon. Over the course of her training she struggled with disordered eating and weight loss and adopted a vegetarian diet. Her current BMI is 19. She shares that she is interested in becoming pregnant in the next several months and asks how this might affect her training and nutritional needs. Describe how nutritional needs change during pregnancy. (3 points) How do these changes differ for athletes? (3 points) Kate shares that she is very nervous about becoming pregnant and gaining weight. She expresses doubts that she will ever get her body “back.” a. How much weight should Kate gain during her pregnancy? (2 points) b. How do you respond to Kate’s concern? (4 points)