How might you modify your diet to get the recommended servings for each food group? What are some nutrient-rich foods that you could add to your daily diet?

CheckPoint: Three Day Diet Analysis

 

·       Document what you eat during a 3-day period by using the free food intake assessment tool located on http://www.mypyramidtracker.gov.

 

·       Set up an account with the MyPyramid Tracker Web site by using the registration instructions in Appendix B.

 

·       Analyze your food intake by answering the following questions:

 

o   How does your diet compare to the recommendations you received from the Food Guide Pyramid? How many servings from each food group did you consume?

 

o   How might you modify your diet to get the recommended servings for each food group? What are some nutrient-rich foods that you could add to your daily diet?

 

o   Examine the food labels for three of the items included on your food diary. List the following components for each of the items:

 

·       Total calories per serving

·       Percentage of calories from fat

·       Total amount of carbohydrates (in grams)

·       Total amount of protein (in grams)

·       Total amount of fiber (in grams)

 

·       Post your response as an attachment.