Diet Analysis

ACTIVITY #1

3Day Food Diary and Dietary Analysis

50 Points Due Friday October 24, 2014.The purpose of this exercise is to provide students with practical experience in estimation and analysis of dietary requirements. Each student will keep a food diary for 3 days and analyze his/her diet for a variety of nutrients using a computer program called Diet Analysis Plus. Results of the 3-day dietary analysis will be compared to dietary recommendations and evaluated for adequacy.

I. INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING FOOD DIARY:

Name

SEX

M/FAGEDATE:

____/_____/____DAY OF WEEK:

M T W TH F SA SU

TIME

FOOD OR BEVERAGE

Specific Names, Preparations, IngredientsPORTION SIZE

Breakfast

A. Complete the top line of the FOOD INTAKE FORM provided with your name, sex (gender), age, date, and day of the week

B. Record all foods and beverages and amounts consumed for 3 days. (One food intake sheet per day please make copies from original)

1. Record types food items and beverages in column labeled Food or Beverage: (1 food / beverage per line)

a) Specify:

(1) Type of food

(a) Oatbran muffin, white bread

(2) How the food was prepared

(a) Baked, pan or deep fried, steamed, broiled stir fried, braised, stewed

(3) Whether food was fresh or processed in some way?

(a) Frozen, dried, canned

(b) Specify brand name if possible(4) Seasonings

(a) Salt, ketchup, mustard

(5) Type of oil /fat/ spray used for cooking

(a) Pam, olive oil, butter

(6) Cut of meat, poultry, lamb, pork eaten:

(a) Loin, round, chuck, blade, ground,

(b) White meat, breast, drumstick, thigh, dark meat

(7) Type of fish

(a) Salmon, Orange Roughy, Trout

(8) Fat content of food / beverage

(a) Whole, reduced, low-fat, fat free

(b) 95% fat free turkey breast

(9) Size of the item

(a) Large egg, small apple, large banana muffin

(10) Beverages - was sugar or milk added?

(a) Coffee, tea

TIME

FOOD OR BEVERAGE


BreakfastLarge scrambled eggs (in butter)

Butter (with salt)

Whole milk

Doughnut (3 in)

Fresh, large peach

Coffee (with sugar and cream)

Half and half

Granulated sugar

2. Record portion sizes for each food/beverage in column labeled Portion Size:

a) Specify:

(1) Amount of food/beverage consumed in standard measurements

(a) Volume: cup, tablespoon (tbsp.), teaspoon (tsp.), Pint

(b) Weight: ounce, pound, fluid ounces (used for liquids only)

(i) Cheese and meats

(a) 1 ounce of cheese = size of 4 dice

(b) 3 ounce meat = size of deck of cards(c) Number: 1 taco, 1 slice of bread, 1 orange

TIME

FOOD OR BEVERAGE


BreakfastLarge scrambled eggs (in butter ) 2

Butter (with salt)1 tsp.

Whole milk1 cup

Doughnut (3 in)1

Fresh, large peach1

Coffee (with sugar and cream)2 cups

Half and half2 tbsp.

Granulated sugar1 tbsp.

Conversion Tables for common household measurement:

1 Tablespoon = 3 teaspoons

1 cup = 16 tablespoons

1 cup = 8 fluid ounces (for liquids only!!!!)

1 pint = 2 cups

1 quart = 4 cups

1 pound = 16 ounces

II. Dietary Analysis

A. Once you have completed your 3-day food diary, you are ready to enter the data into the computer. Please consult the software directions for specifics on installing the software and entering / analyzing foods and beverages.1. Set up a Profile.

a) Enter your personal information.

2. Track Diet (click on button)

a) Enter foods and beverages / portions for your 3 day food diary into the computer. Be sure to enter your foods for 3 separate days.

DO NOT INCLUDE VITAMIN SUPPLEMENTS!!!

3. View Reports (click on button)(1) Click on the Profile DRI Goals Report

(a) Print the Report(2) Click on the Intake vs. Goal Report

(a) Choose the start and end dates on which you recorded your 3-day diet recall

(b) Print the report

(3) Click on Daily Food Log

(a) Print your daily food log for days 1,2, and 3 individually

(4) Click on Source Analysis (under Advanced)(a) Choose a start date

(i) Choose the 1st day of your diet record

(b) Choose a nutrient

(i) Saturated fat

(c) Print the Report for Saturated Fat(d) Repeat steps (a) through (c) for FiberIII. Worksheet - answer all questions (next 3 pages)

Please staple project materials in the following order and hand in:

Grade Sheet

Food Intake Sheets (handwritten)

Daily Food Logs for Day 1, 2, and 3 printouts Profile DRI Goals Report

Intake vs. Goals Report (average over 3 days)

Source Analysis for saturated fat and fiber (1 day of each)

Worksheet for Dietary Analysis

DO NOT HAND IN THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PROJECT (pages 1-4)

If your project materials are not in the correct order, 2 points will be deducted from your grade.

If your project materials are not stapled, 2 points will be deducted from your grade.

FOOD INTAKE SHEET

Name

SEX

M/FAGEDATE:

____/_____/____DAY OF WEEK:

M T W TH F SA SU

TIME

FOOD OR BEVERAGE


Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Snacks

FOOD INTAKE SHEET

Name

SEX

M/FAGEDATE:

____/_____/____DAY OF WEEK:

M T W TH F SA SU

TIME

FOOD OR BEVERAGE


Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Snacks

FOOD INTAKE SHEET

Name

SEX

M/FAGEDATE:

____/_____/____DAY OF WEEK:

M T W TH F SA SU

TIME

FOOD OR BEVERAGE


Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Snacks

Name: Shaina Nguyen svn263IV. WORKSHEET FOR DIETARY ANALYSIS

A. Energy Balance (1 points)

Compare your average daily kilocalorie intake to the DRI for kilocalorie listed in your personal profile (1/2 pt)

Your intake 1259 kcal DRI 2000 kcal

If you continued to consume the same number of kilocalories as your current daily intake, would you gain, lose, or maintain your weight? (1/2 pt.)

I would slowly lose weightB. Carbohydrates/ Protein / Lipids (9 points)Carbohydrates:

What percentage of your daily kilocalories comes from carbohydrates? (1/2 pt)

42%Does your intake meet the DRI for carbohydrates? (1/2 pt)

No, under by 3%Calculate your daily starch intake (in grams). (1/2 pt)

(Subtract grams of sugars + dietary fiber intake from total carbohydrate)

113 g

Record your daily fiber intake and the DRI for fiber below. (1/2 pt)

Your intake 13 grams DRI 25 grams

Answer one of the following 2 questions. (1 pt)

If your fiber intake is lower than the DRI, what 3 foods (that you enjoy) could you incorporate into your diet to increase your fiber?

Avocado, strawberries, and green peas If your diet meets the DRI for fiber, list the 3 highest fiber foods you consumed.

____________________________________________________

Name a common GI health problem that results from a low fiber diet? (1 pt)

Constipation Protein:

What percentage of your daily kilocalories comes from protein? (1/2 pt)

24%Does your daily protein intake meet (and/or exceed) the DRI? (1/2 pt)

Yes No

Lipids:

Compare your average dietary intake of fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol to the recommendations listed below:

Total fat intake- 20-35% of kilocalories.

Saturated fat intake- less than 10% of kilocalories

Cholesterol intake - less than 300 mg/day

What percentage of your daily kilocalories comes from fat? Show calculations (1/2 pt)

% Total fat 34%Does your total fat (%) intake meet the DRI recommendations stated above? (1/2 pt)

Yes No What percentage of your daily kilocalories comes from saturated fat? (1/2 point)

% Saturated fat 14%Does your saturated fat intake meet the DRI recommendations stated above? (1/2 pt.)

Yes No

What 3 foods in your diet contribute the most saturated fat? (from Source Analysis) (1 pt)

Macaroni and cheese, Swiss cheese, and butterWhat is your daily cholesterol intake (1/2 pt)?

Cholesterol 294 mg

Does your cholesterol (mg) intake meet the guidelines stated above? (1/2 pt.)

Yes No

C. Vitamins (5 points)

Record your daily intake of vitamins, your DRI, and % DRI for the vitamins listed in the table below. (2 pt.)

VitaminYour Intake DRI% DRI

Vitamin A (gRAE)27270038.86%

Vitamin E (mg-alphaTE)47526.67%

Vitamin C (mg)707593.33%

Thiamin (mg)1.11.1100%

Riboflavin (mg)1.11.1100%

Niacin (mg NE)2114150%

Vitamin B-6 (mg)1.21.392.31%

Folate (g DFE)39840099.5%

Vitamin B-12 (g)2.32.495.83%

Vitamin D (g)21513.33%

Vitamins (continued)Answer one of the following 2 questions from the vitamin table above (2 pts):

If your intake of one or more vitamins is lower than the DRI what 2 foods (per vitamin) could you add to your diet to boost your levels? (List vitamins and respective foods) Vitamin A Low: sweet potatoes and kale Vitamin E Low: spinach and almonds

If your intake of vitamins meets / exceeds the DRI what three (3) foods in your diet are good sources of the vitamins listed above. (List vitamins and respective foods)______________________________________________________________________

D. Minerals (5 points)

Record your daily intake, DRI, and % DRI for the minerals listed in the table below. (2pt.)

MineralYour Intake DRI% DRI

Calcium (mg)598q

Iron (mg)81844.44%

Magnesium (mg)17231055.48

Zinc (mg)6875%

Sodium (mg)2825

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