SCI 162 Week 4 Individual Assignment Nutrition Worksheet ( SCI/162 Week 4 Assignment Nutrition Worksheet )

SCI 162 Week 4

Nutrition Worksheet

(Part-1) and Nutrition Questions (Part-2) (***** Both Parts + APA Format + References *****)  Nutrition Worksheet 

In order to obtain optimal health, it is critical to eat a healthy and balanced diet. Becoming knowledgeable about how to evaluate the nutritional value of what you eat may greatly increase your ability to improve your health and wellness.

 

In this two-part worksheet, you critique a recipe for nutritional value and respond to two short answer questions about nutrition. Completing this assignment is a step towards gaining the knowledge needed to better manage your nutrition.

 

Part 1: Critique a Meal

 

For this part of the assignment, you critique the nutritional value of a meal. You will select this meal from the USDA website. 

 

Follow the instructions below:

 

• Access the USDA website atwww.choosemyplate.gov
• Roll your cursor over the heading Healthy Eating Tips.
• Choose Sample Menus and Recipes from the drop down box.
• Click on Food Groups Recipes.
• Select one of the 15 recipe choices to critique.

 

Review the nutritional information provided for the recipe you selected or added and answer the questions below.

 

1. What is the name of the recipe you are evaluating?
2. Which essential nutrients—carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals—are included in the recipe?
3. Which ingredients are providing each nutrient?
4. Does this recipe include a good balance of essential nutrients? Explain your answer.
5. How could the recipe be altered to include more essential nutrients?
6. Do you consider this a healthy meal? If not, what is a healthy alternative?

  

Part 2: Nutrition Questions

 

Respond to the following questions in 75 to 125 words each:

 

1. Do you find it easy or difficult to determine the nutritional value of food? What are some methods to help you more easily determine the nutritional values of food?

 

1. What environmental, economic, and psychosocial factors influenced your food and drink choices today?

 

SCI 162 Week 4 Nutrition Worksheet

SCI162 week 4 Nutrition Worksheet

SCI/162 week 4 Nutrition Worksheet

SCI/162 assignment-1 nutrition worksheet

Nutrition Worksheet SCI/162 Version 6

SCI 162 Week 4 Individual Assignment Nutrition Worksheet

SCI162 Week 4 Individual Assignment Nutrition Worksheet