mineral Analysis (nutrition class)

Mineral Analysis

Brief Description

You will evaluate the adequacy, deficiency, and health benefits of your mineral content based on the ”My Food List” and “Actual Intake vs. Recommended Intake” Report in MyDietAnalysis.

Details:

· Go to MyDietAnalysis.

· Click on “Reports” and then click on “Single Nutrient Report.”

· Select each of the following items from the drop down menu. You will need to select each item separately and show a different report for each nutrient. You may also print the reports.

· Calcium

· Iron

· Magnesium

· Phosphorus

· Potassium

· Selenium

· Sodium

· Zinc

In addition, analyze the “Actual Intake vs. Recommended Intake” Report in MyDietAnalysis. For this assignment, you will be analyzing a total of 9 reports.

Examine the mineral content from the reports. Compare your actual intake to the recommended intake. Compare your findings with the recommendations in your textbook. Note areas in which your mineral consumption is adequate and deficient. Explain how the foods you consume are contributing positively or negatively to your diet and health, using at least 4 specific examples. Make suggestions for how to improve your mineral consumption by providing at least 7 specific examples. This may involve substitutions/replacements or additions. Briefly discuss the concerns of deficiencies related to the minerals that fell short of recommendations.

Finances and culture may play a strong role here and may be incorporated into the discussion, along with how minerals pertain to health. You may need to consider the textbook readings on “Bioavailability” and “Toxicity” in your analysis.

This is your opportunity to demonstrate your mastery of the subject matter. General broad answers do not earn as many points as specific examples. Multiple, specific, and applicable examples help demonstrate your mastery of the material and your understanding of how to manipulate a diet. Be sure to use the textbook to support your answers. In addition to the assigned reading, you may use any of the Appendices in the back of the textbook for ideas.

Review the grading rubric before writing the analysis so you know how points are earned for this assignment. The analysis must be no more than 21/2 pages, and it must be double-spaced. All citations must be in current AMA format.

This assignment is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of Module/Week 6.