Assess one’s own personal dietary patterns using the Dietary Guidelines
Objectives
Upon completion of this project, student will be able to:
- Objectively assess one’s own personal dietary patterns using the Dietary Guidelines
for Americans, MyPlate.gov, and Cronometer.com. - Practice the process of recording and analyzing food intake for its nutritive and
cariogenic value. - Use one’s nutritional and dental knowledge in contributing to better general and oral
health for self and patients.
Procedure
- Complete forms
- Type report
- Part I: Food Record/Dietary Analysis
A. Record everything you eat for 3 consecutive days. A Food Diary Form is
available for download in Canvas. Use two weekdays and one weekend day
(Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday, Monday, Tuesday).
- Do not choose days when you are dieting, fasting, or ill.
- Be accurate in determining the amounts eaten.
- Remember to include extras such as mayonnaise on your sandwich,
butter on your toast, salad dressing, chewing gum, and fluids (e.g.,
water, alcohol). - Use brand names whenever possible (e.g., Cheerios, McDonald’s).
- Record food preparation methods, when applicable (e.g., baked, fried,
grilled).
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