NTR 100 Module 5 Diet Analysis Activity

Total: 24 points

ASSESSMENT OF NUTRIENTS RELATED TO HYPERTENSION (4 points; ½ point per box)

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

Nutrient Recommended Intake Actual Intake

Energy Use the amount from the ‘Actual Intakes vs. Recommended Intakes’ report. Use the Percentage found on “Calorie & Fat Sources” report

Saturated Fat <10% of total energy 10%

Total Sugar <25% of total kcal Calculate using this equation: [(grams of sugar x 4 kcal/g) ÷ total calories] x 100

Sodium 2,300 2,602

Potassium 3,400 3,068

Magnesium 420.0 327.00

QUESTIONS (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 ‘Nutrient’ drop down box, select ‘Sodium’, then select ‘Update Preview’.

List the top THREE foods that contributed to your sodium intake. (1.5 points) cheeseburger, double, soup, lentil vegetable, canned, coleslaw

2. Now, select ‘Potassium’ from the ‘Nutrient’ drop down menu of the ‘Single Nutrient’ report and click ‘Update Preview’.

List the top THREE foods that contributed to your potassium intake. (1.5 points) baked potato, sour cream & chive and cup fruit, dried and avocado, fresh

3. Risk for hypertension (HTN) involves a number of different factors. First, click this link

(https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/high-blood-pressure/why-high-blood-pressureis-a-silent-killer/know-your-risk-factors-for-high-blood-pressure) and review the section, “Risk factors related to who you are”. These are known as non-modifiable risk factors.

4. Lack of physical activity, and an unhealthy diet

Which non-modifiable risk factors do you have for hypertension? If you do not have any non-modifiable risk factors, then please answer “I do not have any non-modifiable risk factors at this time.” (1 point)

5. baked potato, sour cream & chive (Wendy’s) 1.00 ea 1,610.00 7 % 1.00 cup fruit, dried avocado, fresh (

6. Now, read the “Modifiable risk factors” section of this link

(https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/high-blood-pressure/why-high-blood-pressureis-a-silent-killer/know-your-risk-factors-for-high-blood-pressure) and review your diet analysis information from the table above.

Which modifiable risk factors do you have for hypertension? If you do not have any modifiable risk factors, then please answer “I do not have any modifiable risk factors at this time.” (1 point)

ASSESSMENT OF NUTRIENTS RELATED TO BLOOD AND BONE HEALTH (1.5 points; ½ point per row, all or nothing)

Use the Actual vs. Recommended Intakes report to complete the following table.

Vitamin Recommended Intake Actual Intake % of Recommendation

Iron (mg) 8.0 17.50 219

Calcium (mg) 1000 1065 106

Vitamin D (mg) 15 6.96 63

QUESTIONS (5.5 points total)

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

1. Click the ‘Reports’ tab in MyDietAnalysis.com and then select the ‘Single Nutrient’ report. Under the ‘Nutrient’ drop down box, select Iron, then click ‘Update Preview’.

a. Review your top food sources for iron. Did the majority of your iron intake come from whole foods sources (fruits, whole grains, meats) or from fortified foods (protein bars/shakes, breakfast cereals, etc.)? (½ point)

PROTEIN SHAKES

b. Pretend your iron intake was 50% below your recommended intake. What condition would you be at risk for developing if you continued to eat less than your recommended needs over time? Describe at least TWO signs/symptoms that you might experience. (2 points)

ANEMIA

2. Click the ‘Reports’ tab in MyDietAnalysis.com and then select the ‘Single Nutrient’ report. Under the ‘Nutrient’ drop down box, select Calcium, then click ‘Update Preview’. Repeat this process for vitamin D.

a. Review the top food sources for calcium and vitamin D. Did the majority of your calcium and vitamin D intakes come from whole foods sources (fruits, whole grains, meats) or from fortified foods (protein bars/shakes, breakfast cereals, etc.)? (½ point)

CALCIUM ->PROTEIN SHAKE, SARDINES, AND YOGURT

VITAMIN D -> SALMON, HONEY NUT CHEERIOS, AND MILK

b. List THREE food sources of calcium for someone who isn’t able to/doesn’t eat/drink dairy products. (1.5 points)

CANNED SARDINES

TOFU

CANNED PINK SALMON

3. Review the lifestyle factors that influence bone health from the textbook. Are there any lifestyle factors that you could modify to further decrease your risk for osteoporosis?

If yes, what are they? (1 point)

WALKING AND EXERCISING

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 would:

● Meet >75% of the following minerals: potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, phosphorus and zinc

● Result in a total sodium intake of <2,300 mg

● 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 5 Diet Analysis Activity.