Assignment #10

• Diet Analysis Project - Part C

Part C - Interpret results

Points: 50

• You will write up a short (1-2 page) analysis of the 5 day averages.
• Include comments about:
  • average daily total calories
    • more or less than you expected
    • compare to your energy needs and activity level
    • recommendations for changes in your diet and/or activity
  • composition of total calories (% fat, % protein, % carbohydrate, % alcohol)
    • is it balanced? (cite a dietary recommendation like DRI for reference)
    • saturated fat, empty calories, and fiber
    • recommendations for changes in your diet
  • consumption of nutrients (% RDA)
    • overall comments about your nutrient intake
    • identify deficiencies in any nutrient
    • recommendations for changes in your diet
  • sodium intake (mg, % DV, and % RDA)
    • more or less than you expected
    • recommendations for changes in your diet
  • other relevant comments/recommendations for your diet