Nutritional Analysis Activity
1. Keep a journal of the foods and amounts that you eat, and the activities you
participate in over the next 24 hours. Include the times that you begin and end
all activities.
2. Go to: http://nat.crgq.com/nutrients.html
Click on each of the nutrients and record its definition and function in the body.
Water
Protein:
Carbohydrates:
Fiber:
Phosphorus:
Sodium:
Vitamin A:
Riboflavin:
Vitamin C:
Cholesterol:
Calories:
Fat:
Calcium:
Iron:
Potassium:
Thiamin:
Niacin:
3. Go to: http://nat.crgq.com/energy/daily.html. Using your activity log from
the last 24 hours calculate the number of calories that you burned throughout
the day. Record that value below.
4. Go to: http://nat.crgq.com/mainnat.html. Using your activity log from the
last 24 hours, calculate the number of calories that you took in throughout the
day. Print out a copy of your results and attach it to this page.
5. How did your daily intake of calories compare to your need based on your
level of activity?
6. Which nutrients were lacking in your diet? Research which foods you could
increase in your diet to improve this deficiency.