NTR 100 Module 2 Diet Analysis Activity

Total: 18 points

NOTE: Though MyDietAnalysis contains an ‘Added Sugar’ column, we do not use this in our activity since food manufacturers have not disclosed the added sugar content of many foods. This lack of disclosure prevents consumers from accurately assessing their added sugar intake.

ASSESSMENT OF CARBOHYDRATE INTAKE (2 points; ½ point per box)

Use the report or perform the calculation specified in each box below.

Nutrient Recommended Intake Actual Intake

Carbohydrate (g) 130 g 161g

Carbohydrate (%) 45-65% 51%

Dietary Fiber F: at least 25 g/day M: at least 38 g/day 13.50g/day

Total Sugar <25% of total kcal Calculation:: [(grams of sugar x4) ¸ total calories] x 100

QUESTIONS (8 points total)

Please answer all questions using proper spelling, grammar and punctuation.

1. Log in to MyDietAnalysis (https://media.pearsoncmg.com/bc/abp/mydietanalysis/), click the ‘Reports’ tab and then select the ‘Single Nutrient’ report. Under the ‘Single Nutrient’ drop down box, select ‘Carbohydrates’.

List the top THREE foods with the highest carbohydrate content. (1.5 points) Smoothie, Pineapple Surf , Fruit Dried, Frozen Apple Pie

2. Now, select ‘Dietary Fiber’ from the ‘Single Nutrient’ drop down menu of the ‘Single Nutrient’ report. List the top THREE foods that contained the highest fiber content during your three-day recording period. (1.5 points)

Baked potato w/ sour cream and chives, double cheeseburger, coleslaw

3. Lastly, select ‘Sugar’ from the ‘Single Nutrient’ drop down menu of the ‘Single Nutrient’ report.

a. List the top THREE foods that contained the highest sugar content during your three-day recording period. Iced tea, coleslaw, and apple pie

b. IN YOUR OWN WORDS, define the terms ‘added sugars’ and ‘natural sugars’. (1 point)

Natural sugars have no added sugar. It has its own sugar. A good example would be fruits. Added sugars are sugars added to something to enhance the sweetness.

c. Were the foods listed in part ‘3a’ above high in added sugars or natural sugars? (1 point) they were all high in added sugars

4. Diabetes is a common topic when discussing carbohydrates. First, take the Type 2 Diabetes Risk Test found at: https://www.diabetes.org/risk-test. Next, answer the questions below: (1.5 points total)

a. What was your diabetes risk score (on their scale from 1 to 10, with 10 representing those at highest risk)? (½ point) it was a 4/10 i was on the lower risk end

b. Do you have any modifiable risk factors, such as high blood pressure? (1 point)

i. If yes, choose one risk factor and provide one strategy you could do to help lower your risk.

I do not have any modifiable risk factors. ii. If you don’t have any modifiable risk factors, you may answer, “I do not have any modifiable risk factors.”

DIET REANALYSIS (8 points)

Log in to MyDietAnalysis.com and choose a day where you DO NOT have food recorded. Develop a one-day menu of foods you would eat that:

● Contains at least 130 g of carbohydrates

● Is within 45-65% of total energy from carbohydrates

● Meets the minimum fiber recommendation for your age and sex

● Meets the diet planning principles of moderation, balance and variety

Once you’ve developed your menu:

1. Click the ‘Reports’ tab in mydietanalysis.com, then click the ‘Actual vs. Recommended Intakes’ report

2. Click the ‘Download’ button to download the Actual vs. Recommended Intakes report

3. Upload the Actual vs. Recommended intake report for your one-day menu along with your completed Module 2 Diet Analysis Activity.