Project 2 – Dietary Analysis: SuperTracker
NAME: Date:
G ENERAL I NSTRUCTIONS
Read ALL the instructions carefully.
Respond to all questions with thorough, detailed answers using the SuperTracker website, the textbook & the
PowerPoints as a resource. Responses must be “scientific” and justified.
Submit a typed and stapled hard copy in class with colored graphs attached. The cover sheet must be included.
LOCATION REQUIREMENT POINTS pg. 2-5 of this document
Four (4) Completed Daily Diet Records
-Must include two weekdays and two weekend days.
/40 pg. 7-9 of this document
Using your “Food Groups and Calories Report” and “Nutrients Reports”, complete the tables on the diet worksheets.
/50 pg. 10 of this document
Dietary Analysis Discussions /75
SuperTracker
Website
Four (4) printed “Food Tracker” screens (ex. Print Screen then Print) that includes all graphs, charts, and meals
-One for each day
OVERALL ORGANIZATION & COMPOSITION
- Grammar, spelling, clarity, and complete sentences
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DIET RECORD #1 – WEEKDAY (M, T, W, Th, F)
Time M or S HB-1 HA-2 Food Item
6:30 am M 1 8 Pancakes
Syrup
Orange Juice
# Servings
Example
4 small
3 Tbsp
1 cup
Date: ____________________
Eating
Location
Comments
In front of the T.V.
I was so hungry when I woke up this morning!
M or S: Meal or Snack; HB-1: Hunger Rating BEFORE eating; HA-2: Hunger Rating AFTER eating
Use Hunger Rating Scale:
Empty
Ravenous
Set
Pangs
Neutral
Satisfied
Full
Stuffed
Sick
0
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DIET RECORD #2 – WEEKDAY (M, T, W, Th, F)
Time M or S HB-1 HA-2 Food Item # Servings
Date: ____________________
Eating
Location
Comments
10:30 pm M 5
Example
9 Whole Wheat Bread
Mayonnaise
Smoked Deli Turkey
Chocolate Chip Cookies
2 Slices
1 Tblsp.
4 Thin Slices
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D-Hall I was not that hungry to start with, and I ate way too fast, so I got stuffed!
M or S: Meal or Snack; HB-1: Hunger Rating BEFORE eating; HA-2: Hunger Rating AFTER eating
Use Hunger Rating Scale:
Empty
Ravenous
Set
Pangs
Neutral
Satisfied
Full
Stuffed
Sick
0
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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DIET RECORD #1 – WEEKEND DAY (Saturday & Sunday)
Time M or S HB-1 HA-2 Food Item # Servings
Date: ____________________
Eating
Location
Comments
10:30 pm M 5
Example
9 Whole Wheat Bread
Mayonnaise
Smoked Deli Turkey
Chocolate Chip Cookies
2 Slices
1 Tblsp.
4 Thin Slices
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D-Hall I was not that hungry to start with, and I ate way too fast, so I got stuffed!
M or S: Meal or Snack; HB-1: Hunger Rating BEFORE eating; HA-2: Hunger Rating AFTER eating
Use Hunger Rating Scale:
Empty
Ravenous
Set
Pangs
Neutral
Satisfied
Full
Stuffed
Sick
0
Fall 2013/Spring 2014
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
4
DIET RECORD #2 – WEEKEND DAY (Saturday & Sunday)
Time M or S HB-1 HA-2 Food Item # Servings
Date: ____________________
Eating
Location
Comments
10:30 pm M 5
Example
9 Whole Wheat Bread
Mayonnaise
Smoked Deli Turkey
Chocolate Chip Cookies
2 Slices
1 Tblsp.
4 Thin Slices
6
D-Hall I was not that hungry to start with, and I ate way too fast, so I got stuffed!
M or S: Meal or Snack; HB-1: Hunger Rating BEFORE eating; HA-2: Hunger Rating AFTER eating
Use Hunger Rating Scale:
Empty
Ravenous
Set
Pangs
Neutral
Satisfied
Full
Stuffed
Sick
0
Fall 2013/Spring 2014
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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SuperTracker Instructions
After completing the weekday and weekend diet records, go to the website below and follow the instructions to complete the Dietary Analysis for this assignment.
1) Visit this free website: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/supertracker-tools/supertracker.html
2) Click on the “Create Your Profile” to complete Step 1 “personalize” and Step 2 “register”. You must fully complete
Step 1 & 2 for the most accurate results.
3) After you’ve clicked submit, find the Track Food & Activity tab near the top of the page. Click Food Tracker to begin to enter your foods.
4) On the left side of the page, a calendar icon says Today. Change the date to match the first day of your diet record and enter your food for that day.
5) In the box that says “Type in your food here”, enter each of the foods you ate for the first day of the assignment.
Follow the directions on the screen for searching, selecting and adding each food.
6) After you finish entering your foods for Day 1, change the date in the calendar box on the left side of the page.
Repeat the process for searching, selecting and adding each food.
7) To generate your analysis, click on the My Reports tab near the top of the screen.
8) Under My Reports, click Food Groups & Calories to create the report you need to complete the charts on page 7.
When entering the date for each day’s intake to create the report, for example, enter 2/3/14 through 2/3/14*, then analyze the second day separately.
9) Under My Reports, click Nutrients Report to create the report you need to complete the charts on page 8. Just like in step #8, when entering the date for each day’s intake to create the report, enter 2/11/14 through 2/11/14*, then analyze the second day separately.
*The dates 2/3/14 and 2/11/14 from above are just examples. You should enter the dates from your own food log.*
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DIET WORKSHEETS
The data for this page can be generated after you enter your food intake into SuperTracker. Under the My Reports tab, click Food
Groups & Calories. Analyze each day separately. When entering the date for each day’s intake to create the report, for example, enter
2/3/14 through 2/3/14, then analyze the second day.
WEEKDAY (M, T, W, Th, F)
DAY 1: Food Groups and
Calories Report
Your Status
DAY 2: Food Groups and Calories
Report
Your Status
Grains Grains
Vegetables
Fruits
Dairy
Protein Foods
Oils
Total Calories
Vegetables
Fruits
Dairy
Protein Foods
Oils
Total Calories
DAY 1: Food Groups and
Calories Report
Grains
Vegetables
Fruits
Dairy
Protein Foods
Oils
Total Calories
WEEKEND DAY (Saturday & Sunday)
Your Status
DAY 2: Food Groups and Calories
Report
Grains
Vegetables
Fruits
Dairy
Protein Foods
Oils
Total Calories
Your Status
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WEEKDAY (M, T, W, Th, F)
The data for this page can be generated after you enter your food intake into SuperTracker. Under the My Reports tab, click Nutrients Reports. Analyze each day separately. Do this by entering the date for each day’s intake to create the report, for example, enter 2/3/14 through 2/3/14, then analyze the second day.
Nutrients Target Average Eaten
Status
Total Calories
Protein (g)
Protein (% Calories)
Carbohydrate (g)
Carbohydrate (% Calories)
Total fat
Calcium
Sodium
Iron
3 other nutrients of your choice
Nutrients
Total Calories
Protein (g)
Protein (% Calories)
Carbohydrate (g)
Carbohydrate (% Calories)
Total fat
Calcium
Sodium
Iron
3 other nutrients of your choice
Target Average Eaten
Status
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WEEKEND DAY (Saturday & Sunday)
The data for this page can be generated after you enter your food intake into SuperTracker. Under the My Reports tab, click Nutrients
Reports. Analyze each day separately. Do this by entering the date for each day’s intake to create the report, for example, enter 2/3/14 through 2/3/14, then analyze the second day.
Nutrients Target Average Eaten
Status
Total Calories
Protein (g)
Protein (% Calories)
Carbohydrate (g)
Carbohydrate (% Calories)
Total fat
Calcium
Sodium
Iron
3 other nutrients of your choice
Target Average Eaten
Status
Nutrients
Total Calories
Protein (g)
Protein (% Calories)
Carbohydrate (g)
Carbohydrate (% Calories)
Total fat
Calcium
Sodium
Iron
3 other nutrients of your choice
DIETARY ANALYSIS DISCUSSION
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(75 pts total)
Directions: Answer the following questions by using the information from your SuperTracker reports, your textbook and your notes. Be sure to respond in paragraph form using complete sentences, proper spelling and grammar. Your responses may extend onto additional pages.
1.
Were these days typical of your eating habits and intake? In 1-2 paragraphs, reflect in depth to explain why or why not? (10 pts)
2.
In 2-3 paragraphs, compare and contrast your weekday food and beverage intake with your weekend intake. Be sure to thoroughly explain reasons WHY there are differences and/or similarities. (15 pts)
3.
Referring to ALL of the charts on pages seven through nine of this assignment, identify three excesses, three deficiencies and possible reasons for these results. Then discuss alternate food choices, substitutions and omissions that would help to balance out your excesses and deficiencies.
(25 pts)
4.
Specifically discuss at least 2 S.M.A.R.T. goals to change your dietary intake and eating habits in the future. For full credit, you must address how you plan to change WHAT you eat and HOW you eat, as well as exactly BY WHEN you plan to achieve these goals. (25 pts)
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