NTR 100 Module 4 Diet Analysis Activity

Total: 15 points

ASSESSMENT OF VITAMIN INTAKE (2.5 points total; ¼ point each line, all or nothing) Use the values from the Actual Intakes vs Recommended Intakes report.

Vitamin Recommended Intake Actual Intake % of Recommendation

Vitamin A (IU) 900 320.0 36%

Vitamin C (mg) 90 87.10 97%

Vitamin D (IU) 15.0 7.07 47%

Vitamin E (mg) 15 3.24 22%

Thiamin (mg) 1.2 .90 75%

Riboflavin (mg) 1.3 1.04 80%

Niacin (mg) 16.0 19.10 119%

Vitamin B6 (mg) 1.3 1.61 124%

Vitamin B12 (mcg) 2.4 5.22 217%

Folate (mcg) 400.0 245 61%

QUESTIONS (5 points total)

1. Did the majority of your vitamin intake come from whole foods sources (such as fruits,whole grains, etc.) or from fortified foods (protein bars/shakes, breakfast cereals, etc.)? (1 point)

The majority of my vitamin intake did in fact come from whole grains and fruits.

2. Review the ‘Assessment of Vitamin Intake’ table above.

a. How many of the vitamins did you meet greater than 75% (>75%) of therecommendation? (1 point) I scored greater than 75% in 6 of the vitamins located on the chart above.

b. Based on your response to part ‘a’ above, how well is your current way ofeating meeting your vitamin needs? (1 point)

My current eating habit could use some minor approval. Overall i dont think it’s as bad as what I thought it would have been.

3. Based on the ‘Assessment of Vitamin Intake’ chart and your response to questions2-a, do you think you would benefit from a dietary supplement? (HINT: Think about the big picture!). (2 points)

I definitely think I would benefit from taking some vitamin supplements.

DIET REANALYSIS (7.5 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:

● meets >75% of the vitamins in the ‘Assessment of Vitamin Intake’ table above. ● Follows 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 4 Diet Analysis Activity.