Diet Analysis Project
General Nutrition
Skill Area: General Nutrition
Assignment Title: Diet Analysis Project
What I learned: This assignment was one of the first diet analyses of my college career. It was also the most in-depth. I had to keep a three-day food record, and then analyze the data collected in detail. I also had to record my activity levels throughout those days, and analyze that as well. I had to calculate my exact energy needs compared to the exact energy I consumed in the form of calories.
Reflection to assignment: This assignment was very time consuming, but interesting. It was hard to keep track of everything I ate, and the activity that I did. In the end, though, I could tell it made a difference in the way I was able to identify the data needed.
Relevance to the profession: As dietitians, we will be required often to calculate the energy needs of various patients. Part of this is taking a food record of the patient. It is helpful to have experience in assessing and getting a food record from someone, and this assignment helped me achieve some of that experience. I can now say I am more ready to excel in this area.
