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    Choosemyplate.gov activity

     
    1. Go to http://www.choosemyplate.gov
    2. Click on Super Tracker
    3. Then click on Food Tracker or just enter a food that you ate and it will open.
    4. Next enter in all the food that you ate for each meal and snack. Don’t forget beverages. Some foods are hard to find, ask for help if needed or just add the food item that is closest to what you consumed.
    5. After entering the food, select the right meal or snack and the servings.
    6. Watch how with each food that you add the bar chart to the right of your screen changes.
    7. When you are done you are done answer the following question.
    8. What can you conclude from the bar chart or bar graph? Where do your calories lie? Knowing that 50% of your calories should come from fruits and vegetables, what can you conclude at this point about your diet?


     

     
    9. Click on Nutrient Intake Report (small blue print) under Bar Chart at top right side of page.
    10. Fill out Nutrient Chart on the next page


     
    Nutrient My Intake Recommended Intake
    Calories

     
      
    Protein

     
      
    Carbohydrates

     
      
    Fiber

     
      
    Total Fat

     
      
    Saturated Fat

     
      
    Monounsaturated Fat

     
      
    Polyunsaturated Fat

     
      
    Linoleic in grams

     
      
    a- Linoleic acid in grams

     
      
    Cholesterol

     
      
    Vitamin A

     
      
    Vitamin C

     
      
    Vitamin E

     
      
    Thiamin

    Riboflavin

     
      
    Niacin

     
      
    Folate

     
      
    Vitamin B6

     
      
    Vitamin B12

     
      
    Calcium

     
      
    Phosphorous

     
      
    Magnesium

     
      
    Iron

     
      
    Zinc

     
      
    Selenium

     
      
    Potassium

     
      
    Sodium

     
      


    11.   What are two areas according to the chart that need improving?

     

     

    12.   What are two areas according to the chart that you are good in?

     

     

    13.   After completing this assignment, what are 2 things you can do to either maintain optimal health or to get better health? Explain. What is your plan?

     

     

    If you don’t get done, you must scroll up to the top of the screen and click on create profile. If you don’t everything you enter will NOT BESAVED.

     





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