Analysis of Nutrition Chart for Nutritional Assessment

Running head: NUTRITION ASSESSMENT
Analysis of nutrition chart
Name of the Student
Name of the University
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Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................2
Results..............................................................................................................................................3
Summary........................................................................................................................................29
References......................................................................................................................................31

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Introduction
I am doing this assignment for a nutritional assessment. This assessment will act as a
comprehensive approach and help in determining the nutritional status, anthropometric
measurements and physical status. It will also reveal the risks of malnutrition, and the underlying
factors that contribute to it. Proper identification of the nutritional intake will help in
development of formulation of specific nutrition care program, thereby improving the overall
health and well being.
The 7-day diet plan that will be analysed here shows high of carbohydrates, sugar, fats
and cholesterol which food products. The diet contains inadequate number of fresh fruits and
vegetables. It also lacks in dairy intake.

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Results
a)

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b) Average food servings in the week:
Dairy: milk, cheese and yoghurt- 0.14 servings
Grains: Bread, pasta, cereals and rice- 1.14 servings
Vegetables- 0.28 servings
Fruits- 0.57 servings
Protein foods : meat, fish, poultry, eggs, dry beans, and nuts- 1.71 servings
Fats: sweets and oils- 1.42 servings
c)
Analysis report-
Step 2:
Evaluate your energy intake
1. What is your average daily energy intake (kcals/day)? 2079
2. Find your target fork calories. This value represents the number of calories you need to
consume in order to maintain your current body weight at your activity level, so it
represents your average daily energy output.

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Target fork calories- 1431 Kcal/day
What is your average daily energy output (kcals/day)?
_______ 1033 kcal __
How does this compare with your average energy intake? ( Actual intake based on the
foods that you entered)
Almost 50% of the energy that is being consumed on a regular basis is not being burnt in the
body. The basal metabolism is slow.
3. If you drank alcoholic beverages, how many drinks did you consume? None
How many kcals did alcohol contribute to your daily energy intake? None
What percentage of your energy intake comes from alcohol? (alcohol kcals/total daily kcals x
100) None
NOTE: Recommendations suggest that for those who consume alcohol, it should contribute NO
MORE than 5% of the total energy intake or 2 drinks/day, WHICHEVER is less.

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Step 3: Evaluate your carbohydrate intake.
1. How many grams of carbohydrates do you consume in an average day? _244
gms_____
How many kcals does this represent? (1g = 4 kcals) 976 kcal
2. It is estimated that you should have a minimum of 125 g (to avoid ketosis), and
ideally much more, of carbohydrate in a day. How does your intake compare?
On comparison, it is found that the actual carbohydrate intake is more than the recommended
dose by almost 119gms.
3. What percentage of your total kcals is contributed by carbohydrates? (kcal carbs/total
daily kcal x 100) 45.50%____
Is your intake in line with the recommendation that 45 – 65% of your total daily kcals should
come from carbs? Yes
4. Another dietary goal is that no more than 10% of total daily kcals should come from
refined and other processed sugars and foods high in such sugars. How many grams
of sugar do you eat in an average day? ___56 gms______
How many kcals does this represent? _____224 kcal______.