Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to learn how to analyze your 3-day diet and compare the intakes to the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs). Your paper should follow the following format: double spaced, 10- or 12-point standard type font (examples: Arial or Times New Roman), and 2 to 3 pages in length (excluding table).

Instructions: Enter your 3-day food intake into MindTap’s Diet & Wellness Plus+ (a diet analysis program–green apple icon on the right vertical toolbar in MindTap) or Cronometer (https://cronometer.comLinks to an external site.). Be sure to carefully enter each item and its serving size. Choose items that most closely match the items you consume.

View the summary reports (for MindTap’s Diet & Wellness Plus+ view the “Intake vs. Goals” report for each day AND the “3-Day Average” report). Use the information to complete this table: Diet Analysis Table Updated.docx Download Diet Analysis Table Updated.docx Download Diet Analysis Table Updated.pdfDownload Diet Analysis Table.pdDiet Analysis Table Updated.pdf  Download Diet Analysis Table Updated.pdfBe sure to select the correct corresponding date ranges. Analyze your intake by comparing your intake to the DRIs. Any percentage below 80 % is considered a nutrient deficiency; any percentage above 120 % is considered a nutrient excess. (Note: You may have to adjust your margins to a “narrow” setting of 0.5” on all sides to make the table fit.)

Discuss each nutrient deficiency and excess and identify specific foods (not dietary supplements) to improve intake. It is optional to discuss caffeine and/or alcohol–see textbook regarding recommendations. (You may find it helpful to use the “MyPlate Analysis” report in Diet & Wellness+).

Address whether or not your physical activity should increase, decrease, or remain the same (explain why). Provide at least 1 practical suggestion for improving or maintaining your physical activity.

This assignment must be submitted as a Word or pdf document in Canvas.

To summarize, the following steps should be completed:

1. Enter your 3-day food intake into Diet & Wellness Plus + (in MindTap) or Cronometer.
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2. Analyze your dietary intake by reviewing the summary reports.
3. Fill in the attached table Diet Analysis Table Updated.docx Download Diet Analysis Table Updated.docx Download Diet Analysis Table Updated.pdfDiet Analysis Table Updated.pdf  Download Diet Analysis Table Updated.pdfwith the results and compare the results to the DRIs.
4. Discuss all nutrient excesses (greater than 120 % DRI) and deficiencies (less than 80 % DRI).
5. Create a plan to improve your intake and better meet the DRIs. Include specific foods you may consume/reduce to improve nutrient deficiencies/excesses.
6. Address whether or not your physical activity should increase, decrease, or remain the same (explain why). Provide at least 1 practical suggestion for improvement or maintenance.
7. Please review the grading rubric below before completing this assignment. Diet Analysis RubricDiet Analysis RubricCriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBasic informationDietary restrictions/preferences OR note that there are none (1 detail)
   Physical activity (1 detail)10 ptsFull Marks3 details listed7.5 ptsPartial Marks2 details listed5 ptsPartial Marks1 detail listed0 ptsNo MarksNo details listed10 pts
   This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSummary of intake compared to recommendations10 ptsFull MarksBriefly summarized 5 out of 5 categories (energy, fat, carbs, vitamins, and minerals) using DRIs8 ptsPartial MarksBriefly summarized 4 out of 5 categories (energy, fat, carbs, vitamins, and minerals) using DRIs5 ptsPartial MarksBriefly summarized 3 out of 5 categories (energy, fat, carbs, vitamins, and minerals) using DRIs OR discussed 4-5 categories but did not use DRIs3 ptsPartial MarksBriefly summarized 1-2 out of 5 categories (energy, fat, carbs, vitamins, and minerals) using DRIs OR discussed 3 categories but did not use DRIs2 ptsPartial MarksBriefly summarized 1 out of 5 categories (energy, fat, carbs, vitamins, and minerals) using DRIs OR discussed 2 categories but did not use DRIs0 ptsNo MarksBrief summary missing10 pts
   This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTable comparison of intake to recommendations30 ptsFull MarksTable info included for 25 nutrients and most values accurate28 ptsPartial MarksTable info included for 20-25 nutrients and most values accurate25 ptsPartial MarksTable info included for 20-25 nutrients and some values accurate22 ptsPartial MarksTable info included for 15-20 nutrients and most values accurate20 ptsPartial MarksTable info included for 15-20 nutrients and some values accurate10 ptsPartial MarksTable info included for 5-15 nutrients and most values accurate5 ptsPartial MarksTable info included for 5-15 nutrients and some values accurate3 ptsNo MarksTable missing30 pts
   This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis of intake30 ptsFull MarksAll deficiencies and excesses discussed; all example foods provided26 ptsPartial MarksAll deficiencies and excesses discussed; some example foods provided26 ptsPartial MarksMost deficiencies and excesses discussed; all example foods provided22 ptsPartial MarksMost deficiencies and excesses discussed; some example foods provided20 ptsPartial MarksAll deficiencies and excesses discussed; no example foods provided16 ptsPartial MarksMost deficiencies and excesses discussed; no example foods provided16 ptsPartial MarksSome deficiencies and excesses discussed; all example foods provided12 ptsPartial MarksSome deficiencies and excesses discussed; some example foods provided8 ptsPartial MarksSome deficiencies and excesses discussed; no example foods provided0 ptsNo MarksNo discussion of excesses or deficiencies30 pts
   This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormatStandard type of font (i.e. Arial or Times New Roman)
   2 to 3 pages (excluding table)5 ptsFull MarksMeets 3 out of 3 criteria2 ptsPartial MarksMeets 2 out of 3 criteria1 ptsPartial MarksMeets 1 out of 3 criteria0 ptsNo MarksMissing all format criteria5 pts
   This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar, spelling, punctuation5 ptsFull Marks0 ptsNo Marks5 pts
   This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePhysical Activity Discussion10 ptsFull MarksRecommendation and at least 1 practical suggestion5 ptsPartial MarksRecommendation but no practical suggestion(s)3 ptsPartial MarksNo recommendation but at least 1 practical suggestion0 ptsNo MarksNo recommendation or practical suggestion(s)10 pts
   Total Points: 100

Requirements: 3 pages