DUE Wednesday, October 2th. Turn in hard copy in class
Please print out the following reports:
Go into the reports section of Myfitnesspal and pull up these two reports:
Nutrition; Net calories; last 30 days and make sure to include the time frame that includes your data (15 points)
Also Fitness; Calories Burned. Again select a report that includes the past 30 days to be sure to include the time frame of your data (15 points)
Please attach typed reflection, outlined below, to your reports when you turn it in. (10 points)
Once you have collected your data (2 weeks of food intake and daily exercise) you will have to write up a reflection and analysis paper using these guidelines:
Paragraph 1: Introduction to the assignment/Explain what you did in the assignment. Why do you suppose this project was picked as the class assignment?
Paragraph 2: Discuss/analyze what the food guide suggests for your required daily serving of food. What types of foods could you eat to accomplish those food categories? Compare what your diet to the Healthy Eating Plate (http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/healthy-eating-plate-vs-usda- myplate/). Were your results good or could you use improvements (if improvements- what areas were you lacking on?), what could you do to improve your eating habits, and did you watch what you ate because you knew it was being recorded?
Paragraph 3: Discuss your exercise habits, looking back at your 2-week log. Do you think you are getting enough exercise for what you are eating? Are you getting at least 30 minutes in a day? What areas are you working to improve with your daily exercise?
Paragraph 4: What did you learn about your own diet and exercise by doing this project?
Paragraph 5: Conclusion
Please answer the following questions as well and attach to your report. (10 points)
CARBOHYDRATES:
What percentage of your diet should come from Carbohydrates?_______
What is the difference between simple carbohydrates and complex Carbohydrates?
What role and functions do Nutrient Dense Carbohydrates play in the body?
What Nutrient Dense Carbohydrates (carb-based foods that also give lots of nutrients) do you find that you consume frequently?
What Nutrient empty Carbohydrates do you consume frequently? These are the carb-based empty calories, ie. beer or hostess snacks
What are Simple Carbohydrates and name several disadvantages of eating a diet rich in simple carbs?
Name specific Simple Carbs that you should avoid or eat in moderation?
FATS:
What roles and functions do fat play in the body?
What percentage your diet should come from fat? _________unsaturated fat? _____ and saturated fat?_____ What type of fat should we avoid and is considered the most unhealthy? _______
Name 6 examples of Saturated Fat?
Name 6 Examples of Unsaturated Fat?
Name Specific examples of fats that you should avoid or eat in moderation?
PROTEINS:
What role and function does Protein play in your body? Name 10 examples of protein rich foods?
Based on your activity level and weight how many grams of protein do you need a day?
