Nutritional Intake
| Food log: Nutritional Intake Tracking | ||
| ` | Record meal content here | Record servings and of which food group |
| 21st October, 2021 Breakfast | 1 pancake made with buttermilk, 1cup coffee( One tablespoon sugar) | dairy: ¼ Cup
sugar: 1 tablespoon fat: 21 grams grains: 1 ounce wheat serving |
| 21st October 2021 Lunch | Two slices of pizza made with chicken and cheese | dairy:1 Cup
grains:2 ounce of wheat proteins:2 ounce |
| 21st October 2021 Dinner | One baked sweet potato, 1 cup plain yogurt, one apple | proteins:1 ounce
fruits:1/2 Cup grains:1 ounce dairy: 1 cup |
| 22nd October 2021 Breakfast | One slice of whole bread, two tablespoons of peanut butter, one glass of milk | grain:1 ounce
proteins:2 ounces dairy: 1 cup |
| 22nd October 2021 Lunch | ½ Cup tomato soup, one slice of grilled cheese | vegetable: ½ Cup
dairy:1/2 Cup |
| 22nd October 2021 Dinner | Macaroni and cheese | dairy: 1 cup
grains:3 ounces |
| 23rd October 2021 Breakfast | One egg, two slices of whole wheat toast, one glass of orange juice | proteins:1 ounce
grains:2 ounces fruits:1 Cup |
| 23rd October 2021 Lunch | ½ Cup brown rice, two slices cheese, two pieces chicken, one banana | proteins: 2 ounces
grains:1 ounce dairy:1 Cup fruits:1/2 Cup |
| 23rd October 2021 Dinner | One slice of meatloaf, four mashed sweet potatoes | proteins:1 ounce
grain:3 ounce |
| Nutritional Intake Analysis and Self-Evaluation | |||||||
| Dairy Servings | Protein Servings | Fruit Servings | Vegetable Servings | Grain
Servings |
Sugar
Servings |
Fat
Servings |
|
| Day 1 | 2 ¼ cups | 3 ounces | ½ Cup | 0 cup | 4 ounces | minimal | minimal |
| Day 2 | 2 ½ cups | 2 ounces | 0 cup | ½ Cup | 4 ounces | Minimal | moderate |
| Day 3 | 1 cup | 4 ounces | 1 ½ cups | 0 cup | 6 ounces | Minimal | moderate |
| Daily USDA Dietary Guidelines for an Adult* | 3 cups | 5.5 ounces | 2 cups | 2.5 cups | 6 ounces | minimal | minimal |
Self-evaluation Questions:
- In which areas of your nutritional intake did you do well?
Grain servings and sugar servings
- Which areas of your nutritional intake need adjustment?
Vegetable servings, fruit servings, dairy servings, and protein servings.
- What specific eating/drinking changes could you make to balance your nutritional intake better?
Ensure a balanced diet when preparing my meals and avoid frequent takeouts.
- What surprised you after comparing your nutritional intake to the USDA guidelines?
My diet level is too low, and I have to work on it to avoid becoming malnourished.
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Question 
Nutritional Intake
People lead busy lives. Many individuals quickly lose track of just how much food and drink they have consumed throughout the day. This assignment will allow you to track and reflect on your nutritional intake. The results may surprise you!
For this assignment, use the Nutritional Intake Worksheet (below) to:
- Familiarize yourself with the 2015-2020 USDA Dietary Guidelines for an adult.
- Track all of the food and beverages you consume for three days.
- Analyze your nutritional intake compared to the USDA Dietary Guidelines.
- Answer a series of self-evaluation questions.