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Homework: Nutrition Journal- Introduction to MyPlate
What is a Nutrition Journal?
A nutritional journal is used to keep track of what you eat (and what time you eat it). I would recommend using the MyPlate App, which is free to download and use. You can use any type of tracking system you would like (some additional free sample websites have been provided below). What you will need to provide is the food, the amount of food, and the total calories for each thing that you eat. You will also need to total the calories that you consume each day. Keep this journal for a total of three days (two work days and one weekend days). Be sure to keep totals of each column at the end of the day.
Task
For this homework you will need to complete the following:
Take the MyPlate Quiz online download the PDF of your results and submit in this homework.
Using the app, go to MyPlate 101, click on each of the five food groups (fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, and dairy), and answer the following questions for each group:
A. What is the Key Message?
B. What is the Daily Recommendation for Children 4-8 years old?
C. What are four examples of foods that are in this group and what is the serving size that counts as one cup for that food. For example: 1 large banana = 1 cup in the fruit food group
D. What are two health benefits that this food group provides
Use the MyPlate App to track your meals for a minimum of three days and submit in this homework.