1.    Write a formal paper that covers all of the following sections in essay format. Use the following headings:
a.    Introduction
i.    Briefly introduce your paper and the topics you will discuss.
b.    Factors Affecting What I Eat

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i.    What factors affect the foods you eat (i.e. convenience, cost, culture, religion, etc.)? Were these factors surprising to you, i.e. were you aware that these factors impact your food choices?

Make sure to discuss all factors you reported in your Food Record.
c.    My Diet vs. SuperTracker’s Targets/Allowances
i.    Look at your results in the Food Groups and Calories Report, the Nutrients Report and the Nutrition Analysis Project Answer Table.

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How did your average intake for the 3 days compare to

the recommendations? Were you surprised at how your average actual consumption compared to the recommended amounts of foods you should eat from each food group? Why or why not?
ii.    If you consumed excessive or inadequate amounts

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(greater or less than 25% of target amounts) of grains, fruits, vegetables, dairy, or protein foods, explain if you think this is a concern

and why or why not. For the ones of concern, discuss some strategies of how you could consume more or less of these foods.

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d.    My Consumption of Calories
i.    Was your calorie intake within 5% of your calorie allowance (refer to your Nutrition Analysis Project Answer Table)? If not, explain if you think this is a concern and why or why not. If you

think it is a concern, discuss some strategies on how you could come closer to your estimated caloric allowance. For example,

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did you consume excessive amounts of empty calories and what

is a realistic strategy to improve this?
e.    My Fiber Consumption
i.    Did you consume adequate amounts of fiber? What are the main categories of high fiber foods? What high fiber foods did you eat? If you did not consume enough fiber, are there any higher

fiber foods that you would be willing to eat and that you could add to or substitute in your diet? Please explain your answers.
f.    Conclusion
i.    Discuss your final thoughts on the issues discussed.

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