Nutritional Needs Analysis

MYPLATE ASSIGNMENT

Get A Basic Understanding of Your Personal Nutritional Needs

Follow the directions step by step:

1. On the internet, go to: www.choosemyplate.gov 2. Go to “For Consumers” 3. Click “Dieters” 4. Click “BMI Calculator” 5. Calculate your BMI by entering your information

My BMI is___21.1__________

My normal weight range is ___118______ to ____159_____lbs

6. Go back to the “Weight Management & Calories” Page 7. Click on “Super Tracker” 8. Click on the large “Super Tracker” button

To get started you will need to create a profile. If you already have one, log in.

9. Go to “My Weight Manager” under “My Features”. Set your weight goal (check
Review my example to understand how to complete this assignment and then delete and enter your numbers and food choices.

GRAINS: (# of ounces recommended for you ____7______ )

1 bagel (2 servings) 2 cup whole wheat pasta (2 servings) 2 slice whole wheat bread (2 servings) 1 slice sourdough bread (1 serving)

= 7 servings

VEGETABLES: (# of cups recommended for you ___3______ )

1 cup spinach (1 serving) 1 tomato (1 serving) 12 baby carrots (1 serving)

= 3 servings

FRUITS: (# of cups recommended for you ___2______)

1 cup chopped strawberries 1 cup orange juice (1 serving)

= 2 servings

MILK: (# of cups recommended for you ____3_____ )

1 cup grated cheese (1 serving) 1 cup milk (1 serving) 1 cup greek yogurt (1 serving)

= 3 servings

MEAT/BEANS (PROTEIN): (# of ounces recommended for you ____6_____ )

2 slices turkey (2 servings) 4oz grilled chicken (1 serving)

= 6 ounces

Actual Menu: Now put the foods you listed above in a realistic menu:
Again, review my example and then delete and complete with your foods.

BREAKFAST:
1 bagel
1 cup greek yogurt
1 cup