Write an analysis of how you compare your sources of calories, carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins (C and D) and minerals (calcium and iron) to the DRI’s.

Week 8 – Attached Files: Week08_DietAnalysis_BIO105_2023.docx Week08_DietAnalysis_BIO105_2023.docx – Alternative Formats (17.473 KB) Computer Analysis of Your Personal Diet Using any free nutritional/fitness app, you will record everything you eat and drink for 3 days. Please try to choose days that are distinctive of your usual dietary habits. The information obtained will include: Your Profile: Name, gender, activity level, height, weight, and BMI Recommended Daily Nutrients Once you have completed the intake of your 3 days, review the following Diet and Activity Reports: Macronutrient Ranges DRI Report MyPlate Analysis 3 Day Average Combination Report (gives you all 3 days in one file) Your Interpretation: This is the most important portion of this project. The written interpretation is a 3-5 page paper that will include your analysis of how you compare your sources of calories, carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins (C and D) and minerals (calcium and iron) to the DRI’s. In your analysis, compare and contrast your food intake with the MyPlate recommendations. Explain why you did or did not meet the requirements and if you were over or under, explain (correlate this with specific food items that you are taking in or should take in). Include your dietary strengths and weaknesses, and discuss areas you would like to improve. Grading Rubric for Diet Analysis: Feel free to print the attached Diet Analysis assignment criteria of this assignment (same as below). Criteria Your Points Provide the following information (5 Points): Name Gender Activity Level Height, Weight, BMI Interpretations (90 Points Total): Calories, CHO’s, Fats, Proteins (20 points) Vitamin and Mineral Analysis (20 points) MyPlate Analysis (20 points) Critical Analysis (Identify specific food items that have contributed to the highs or lows in certain nutrients) (20 points) Strengths and Weaknesses (10 points) Use correct grammar, spelling, & sentence structure (5 Points). Total Points Out of 100 Directions for submitting your written assignment: When you have completed the written assignment, save the file on your computer with your name as part of the file name, for example a_student_assignment1[using your first initial and last name] Click on the “Week 8 – Diet Analysis Project” link above. Click on “Upload Files”. Click on the “Browse Local Files” button to attach your file to this assignment. Once you have attached your file, click on the “Submit” button to send your file to your instructor for grading. You assignment will be automatically submitted to SafeAssign.