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M.L. Manns will be
attending a conference March 30 – April 7. April 3: exam II April 5:
time to work on this team assignment |
Assignment
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Sensitivity
Analysis & Parametric Programming Analysis
20
points
Due: April 10
You
will work in teams of two to complete this assignment. Find the optimal menu and report the
variety
of options. Be prepared to discuss
this
in class on April 10th.
U-B-Fit,
a health and fitness center, operates a morning fitness program for senior
citizens. The program includes
aerobic
exercise followed by a healthy breakfast.
The dietician at U-B-Fit wants to develop a breakfast that will be
high
in calories, but low in fat and cholesterol.
She has selected the potential food items shown in the table below,
and
must now determine which ones to include in the menu. The individual nutrient contributions and costs are also
shown.
The
dietician wants the breakfast to include at least 420 calories, 5
milligrams of
iron, 400 milligrams of calcium, 20 grams of protein, and 12 grams of
fiber. Furthermore, she wants to
limit
fat to more than 20 grams and cholesterol to 30
milligrams.
Adapted from: (Taylor1999)