Write a 3- to 5-page report (not including the reports in the appendices) including all of the sections below
Label the headings as follows:
Introduction/Purpose/Statement of Problem
Methods/Procedure
Results/Data
Discussion or Analysis
Conclusions
References
Appendices
Introduction/Purpose/Statement of Problem: Include a short explanation of the objectives for completing a food log. Please explain why it is necessary for you to complete a food log. Make a hypothesis about your diet, e.g., "I eat sufficient calories. I do not eat enough carbohydrates or fat, but I consume excess protein. I eat out too much and do not drink enough water."
Methods/Procedure: Discuss what days you chose to conduct your dietary analysis and why you chose these three days.
What did you learn about your consumption patterns?
Were they examples of regular weekdays?
How did you keep track of what you ate?
Did you keep the log with you at all times? Did you write it at the end of the day? If so, how did this affect your ability to remember and accurately note what you ate?
How did you calculate the calories, fat, carbohydrates, and protein?
Results/Data: My age is 21 and weight is 117 lb.
PART A: Make a graph (pie chart, line graph, etc.) graphing the amount of calories consumed versus those suggested based on your age and weight.
Create a 2nd graph (pie chart, line graph, etc.) graphing the amount of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates consumed versus those suggested for your age and weight. Be sure to label your axes with units (i.e., grams).
PART B: Create a comparison table with the amount of nutrients you consumed versus those required for your age and weight.
Discussion or Analysis: Written discussion/reflection about your dietary patterns (1-2 pages, including at least 2 properly formatted APA in-text citations).
Based on your food journal and what you have learned about recommended nutrient intake (and physical activity), include the answers to the following questions (and any others you want to include) as part of your analysis.
What did you learn about your consumption patterns?
What surprised you about your consumption patterns?
What, if anything, will you change as a result of what you have learned?
Look for patterns in your personal consumption and try to find explanations for your behavior.
Do your food habits change on the weekends?
How many times a week do you skip a meal?
Are there any unusual circumstances that affect your eating habits, such as money, illness, or guests?
What is the ratio between highly processed and unprocessed foods that you consume?
What is the first thing you would change about your diet?