NTR 100 Module 3 Diet Analysis Activity

Total: 25 points

Saturated Fat Trans Fat Poly- Fat Mono- Fat

ASSESSMENT OF DIETARY FAT INTAKE (3 points; ½ point per box) Use the report or perform the calculation specified in each box below.

Nutrient Recommended Intake Actual Intake

Fat 20-35% of total energy 30%

Saturated fat <10% of total energy 10%

Omega-6 fatty acids F: 11-12 grams/day M: 14-17 grams/day Use the amount from the ‘Actual Intakes vs. Recommended Intakes’ report.

Omega-3 fatty acids F: 1.1 grams/day M: 1.6 grams/day Use the amount from the ‘Actual Intakes vs. Recommended Intakes’ report..

Omega-6:Omega-3 <3:1 Calculation: omega 6 intake ÷ omega 3 intake : 1

Cholesterol <300 mg 168mg.

QUESTIONS (6.5 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 ‘Fat’.

List the first three foods that were highest in dietary fat. (1.5 points; ½ point per item) The three foods that were the highest in dietary fat for me were a double cheese burger, big mac and a taco salad.

2. Now, let’s look at the different types of fat in your diet. From the ‘Single Nutrient’ report, click on the following fats one at a time: Saturated Fat, Trans Fat, Poly Fat and Mono Fat. Then, record the top three food items for EACH of the types of dietary fat below. (3 points; ¼ point per box)

1. Double cheeseburger 1. Double cheeseburger 1. Double cheeseburger 1. Double cheeseburger

2. Taco salad 2. Big mac 2. coleslaw 2. Mixed nuts

3. Big mac 3. fries 3. Mixed nuts 3. Big mac

3. Review the table from question 2 above and the Assessment of Dietary Fat Intake table at the top of this activity. DESCRIBE at least TWO ways your current intake of dietary fat is positively and/or negatively affecting your risk for cardiovascular disease? HINT:

Think about the TYPES of dietary fat and their influence. (2 points)

I Believe it is affecting my body negatively because meats are high in saturated fats. Which then promotes levels and raises a risk of stroke and heart disease. Hamburgers also require a lot salt which can also increase heart disease.

ASSESSMENT OF DIETARY PROTEIN INTAKE (1.5 points; ½ point per box) Use the report or perform the calculation specified in each box below.

Nutrient Recommended Intake Actual Intake

Protein (%) 10-35% of total energy 22%

Protein (g) ____ g

Found under “Recommended” colum

on “Actual vs. Recommended” report

n 91.40%

QUESTIONS (4 points total)

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

1. a. Review the Assessment of Dietary Protein Intake table above. How does your percent of total energy coming from protein compare to the AMDR of 10-35%? (½ point)

My percent of total energy coming from protein is pretty high ranging at 100%.,

b. How does your protein intake in grams compare to your recommended proteinintake in grams? (½ point)

It came in pretty close. I was very proud of my accuracy.

c. Review your responses to question 1, parts ‘a’ and ‘b’. Do you feel that onerecommendation for protein is superior to the other? Why or why not? (1 point) Ii do no believe it does reason being my scoe came in at 100%

2. Do you feel there may be future consequences if you continue to eat the same amount of protein for the foreseeable future? Why or why not? HINT: Review consequences of too much or too little protein from the textbook. (1 point) i believe so because the ffats i was consuming were bad fats.

3. 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 ‘Protein’.

Where the majority of your high protein sources (i.e. higher grams of protein) from plant or animal sources? (1 point)

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:

● Is within 20-35% of total energy from fat

● Contains <10% of energy from saturated fat

● Meets the omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids needs for your age and sex (grams only, you don’t have to worry about the ratio)

● Meets your recommended protein needs (grams only)

● Contains at least ONE plant based meal

● 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 3 Diet Analysis Activity.