What is a Nutrition Journal?
A nutritional journal is used to keep track of what you eat (and what time you eat it). I would recommend using the MyPlate App, which is free to download and use. You can use any type of tracking system you would like (some additional free sample websites have been provided below). What you will need to provide is the food, the amount of food, and the total calories for each thing that you eat. You will also need to total the calories that you consume each day. Keep this journal for a total of three days (two work days and one weekend days). Be sure to keep totals of each column at the end of the day.
Assignment
For this assignment you will need to complete the following:
Take the My Plate QuizLinks to an external site. online and download a attache a PDF of your results.
Answer the questions for the MyPlate PlanLinks to an external site. online and write how many calories you will need to maintain your current weight AND to achieve healthy weight.
Using the app, go to MyPlate 101, click on each of the five food groups (fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, and dairy), and answer the following questions for each group: What is the Key Message
What is the Daily Recommendation for Children 4-8 years old?
What are four examples of foods that are in this group and what is the serving size that counts as one cup for that food. For example: 1 large banana = 1 cup in the fruit food group
What are two health benefits that this food group provides
Track your meals for a minimum of three days and submit in this assignment. You can track your meals using a free app (such as myfitnesspal.comLinks to an external site.) or you can simply write down what you ate AND how many calories each item was.
Go To MyPlate KitchenLinks to an external site. and find one recipe you are going to try before this class is over. Submit the link to that recipe.
Tracking System
Download the MyPlate AppLinks to an external site. for AppleLinks to an external site. or Google PlayLinks to an external site. or go online to log your meals.
Sample FREE websites that can be used to track information
MyPlate AppLinks to an external site.
My Fitness Pal Recipe CalculatorLinks to an external site.
Recipe Nutrition AnalyzerLinks to an external site.
Links to an external site.Additional Information on Nutrition
2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for AmericansLinks to an external site.