You will collect and analyze your dietary intake information on two occasions: preferably one weekday and one weekend day.Individual work
24-Hour Recall: One of the most common methods for assessing dietary intake is the 24-hour recall. You are being asked to recall everything you have eaten and drank during a 24-hour period—a detailed description of each item, including descriptions of cooking and preparation methods, is recorded. In a later assignment, you will then use a nutrient analysis tool to analyze your nutrient intake, so be as detailed as possible. Level of Detail NeededType and Brand of Food – Please list the type of food eaten and the specific brand name. If it is homemade food, write “homemade.” Preparation Method – Please specify the method of preparing cooked foods. Example: baked, broiled, steamed, pan-fried, deep-fried, boiled, grilled, smoked, etc.Amount Consumed – Record the amount of each food item you consumed. This may be different from the amount served or bought.Guidelines for Recording Food Portion Sizes:
Rice/ Pasta /Cereals/Grains – specify amount raw or cooked; record in cupsBread – record type and number of slices eaten; for rolls, bagels, and croissants, record the number eaten and approximate dimensionsFruits & Vegetables – Raw – list by name, number, and size, or pieces; Frozen and canned – list by name and amount in cups; cooked – record method of cooking, number, and sizeDairy – Milk- record in cups or ounces; cheese list type and amount; other such as yogurt, sour cream, cottage cheese, or ice cream – record in cupsMeats/ Poultry / Fish – list type and how it was prepared and give description and portion size by approximate weightEggs – specify size from package and numberDesserts and Sweets – record pieces of candy and the size of desserts, such as cakes and piesBeverages – record in cups or ounces; specify if sweetened or unsweetenedVitamins and Minerals – list name, milligrams consumed, and brandMiscellaneous – condiments eaten should be recorded in tbsp or tsp (mayonnaise, creamer, sugar, jelly, gravy, etc)