week 5-6

Analysis questions for Part 2 -worth up to a 100 points

This portion of the project will be due at the end of Week 6 and is worth up to 100 points. It will consist of three components:

1. Nutrition Report screen shots (as .doc or .pdf file)- 20 points

2. Data Chart from Nutrient Reports (as .doc or .pdf file)- 30 points

3. Completed Analysis of tables and answers to diet analysis questions (found in Assignments). - 50 points

Analysis Questions -please type your answer under each question in a different font color. Make sure you answer EACH PART of each question with data and evidence from your nutrient report and in complete sentences to earn full credit. Each question is worth up to 5 pts for a total of 50 points.

1. Calculate your energy needs using the Estimated Energy Requirements (EER) equation that you learned in Chapter 11 of your textbook. You will need to convert your height and weight to the approximate units. Be sure to include your work below. How do your calculated energy needs compare with the calories you consumed, on average, in Table 1? Are you in energy balance, positive energy balance, or negative energy balance? Explain your answer.

2. Looking at Table 1, compare your average percentage (%) of calories for carbohydrates, total fat, and protein with the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDRs) that you listed in the Target Column. Did you fall within the range for each category? Make sure you include both your intake and the target intake as part of your answer.

3. Referencing your Nutrient Report screenshots, how was your average fiber intake? Compare what your target amount is to what you actually consumed.

4. According to your nutrient report screenshots, how does your intake of total fat and cholesterol (<300 mg) compare with your target levels? Did you consume more or less saturated fat than you should according to the guidelines? Make sure you include actual values (data) from your report in your answer.

5. Calculate your RDA for protein using the following equation. 1st covert your weight in pounds to kg by dividing by 2.2(pounds/2.2=kg). 2nd-multiply your weight in kg by one of the following numbers based on your activity level-0.8g (sedentary), 1.2g(endurance athlete), or 1.6g(strength athlete). Example-weight in kg X 1.6=RDA for protein in grams. Be sure to show your work. How does your average intake of protein compare with your personal recommendations?

6. Using your Nutrient Report, compare BOTH your vitamin and mineral levels with your target amounts. Specifically list which vitamins and minerals you are lacking in and which ones you have more than enough of?

7. Referring back to your food journal in part I and knowing the AI for water for men is 13 cups(3L) and women is 9 cups(2.2L), how well did you do over the 3 day period? What other beverages contributed to your overall calorie count?

8. Again, using the Nutrient Report screenshots, how did you do on sugars compared to your Target recommendations in your reports? Where did most of your sugars come from, what food and or beverage items? **Women Target=<24 grams & Men Target=<36g**

9. Would you say this 3 day food diary accurately represents your normal daily food intake? Explain why/why not?

10. What did you think of the Cronometer website? Would you use this website again? What types of information did you find the most useful? What other useful apps or websites have you found or do you use for nutritional purposes?