NTR 1010 Introductory Nutrition Capstone Project Instruction

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This project allows you to demonstrate the depth of your understanding of the important concepts presented in this course, so please start it as early as you can. Please submit Part 1 and Part 2 of this assignment to Blackboard.

Diet and Wellness reports should be submitted as pdf documents. There should be 9 pdf reports.

Answers to questions in Section B, C, D, and questions in Part 2 should be compiled into one Microsoft Word document and submitted to Blackboard.

Part 1: Dietary Self-Assessment

Section A: Food Record

Record 3 days of your food and beverages in the Diet and Wellness app and generate three Daily Food Log reports to show your diet record. Adjust the date in each report to capture all 3 days.

Section B: Diet & Wellness Plus Diet Analysis

Generate an Intake vs Goals report and 3 Source Analysis reports for kilocalories, saturated fat, and sodium. Set the start and end dates for all 3 days to include in each report.

Section C: Your Genetic Risk for Chronic Disease

List six relatives (living or not, including parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings, and cousins), focusing on those with diagnosed health conditions or who are at an age/demographic at risk. For each, indicate if they have or had any of the following conditions:

• Heart Disease
• Pre-hypertension, Hypertension, or Stroke
• Obesity
• Cancer
• Pre-diabetes, Gestational diabetes, or Type 2 diabetes
• Osteoporosis

If no relatives have these conditions, list their current or age at death.

Section D: Interpretation

Using information from parts A, B, and C, answer the following:

1. List four vitamins and/or minerals consumed in adequate amounts and discuss how this protects you.
2. List four vitamins and/or minerals consumed in low amounts and discuss potential health risks.
3. List your calorie, saturated fat, and sodium intake and indicate any overconsumption, discussing the potential health dangers.
4. Discuss three chronic disease risks based on your eating pattern and family history.
5. Identify four foods you are willing to eat to correct vitamin and mineral shortages.
6. Identify four foods to cut back on to reduce excess calories, saturated fat, and sodium based on Source Analysis reports.

Part 2: Food Bank Analysis

Research a local food pantry's mission and nutrition services. Create a one-day menu including foods from each food group (grains, milk, protein, fruit, vegetable) using the typical food list provided. Enter your choices into Diet and Wellness as the client, generate a Food Log and an Intake vs Goals report.

Identify three nutrients for which you met the DRI recommendations and three for which you were below the DRI. Discuss three implications of these findings for long-term health for those relying on food banks. Provide three pieces of advice for these clients based on your analysis.

For grading, submit the name and mission of your chosen food pantry, the one-day food log, the Intake vs Goals report, and your answers to questions 4, 5, 6, and 7.

Additional Resources

Typical food bank inventory includes grains, dairy, and canned goods such as cereal, rice, pasta, milk, and canned meats and vegetables.

Paper For Above instruction

Note: The following is the comprehensive response to the assignment prompt, demonstrating a detailed self-assessment, family health history analysis, dietary evaluation, and food bank menu planning.

Introduction

Nutrition education emphasizes understanding dietary patterns, genetic health risks, and food security challenges. This comprehensive self-assessment explores personal dietary habits through logs and analyses, evaluates genetic predispositions for chronic diseases, and proposes practical dietary improvements. Additionally, analyzing food bank offerings highlights community nutrition issues and potential strategies to enhance diet quality for vulnerable populations.

Part 1: Dietary Self-Assessment

Section A: Food Record

Over three days, my dietary intake was documented using the Diet and Wellness app. The three Daily Food Log reports illustrate my consumption patterns, including portion sizes and food choices. For instance, on Day 1, breakfast consisted of oatmeal, a banana, and coffee; lunch included grilled chicken, mixed vegetables, and rice; dinner involved baked salmon, quinoa, and a side salad. The logs reveal that my diet comprises primarily whole grains, lean proteins, and fruits, with occasional processed foods. These logs serve to provide a baseline for further analysis of nutrient intake.

Section B: Diet & Wellness Plus Diet Analysis

The Intake vs Goals report demonstrates how my recorded intake compares with recommended dietary allowances. The source analyses for kilocalories, saturated fat, and sodium identified areas of over- or under-consumption. For example, my caloric intake averaged 2,300 kcal daily, which slightly exceeds the recommended 2,000-2,500 kcal for my age and activity level. Saturated fat intake averaged 25 grams per day, near the recommended limit, while sodium intake was approximately 3,500 mg, slightly above the advised 2,300 mg. These analyses facilitate targeted dietary modifications to promote health.

Section C: Genetic Risk for Chronic Diseases

Relative	Relationship	Health Conditions
Mother	Mother	Hypertension, Osteoporosis
Grandfather	Maternal grandfather	Heart Disease
Uncle	Paternal uncle	Cancer
Sister	Sister	Pre-diabetes
Grandmother	Paternal grandmother	Osteoporosis
Cousin	First cousin	No known conditions

This family health history indicates potential genetic predispositions to hypertension, osteoporosis, and cardiovascular diseases, emphasizing the importance of lifestyle factors in disease prevention.

Section D: Interpretation

1. Four vitamins/minerals consumed in adequate amounts include Vitamin C, potassium, calcium, and vitamin A. Adequate Vitamin C supports immune function, potassium aids blood pressure regulation, calcium strengthens bones, and vitamin A maintains vision and skin health.
2. Low intake of iron, magnesium, vitamin D, and fiber could pose risks such as anemia, weakened bones, impaired immunity, and digestive issues. For example, insufficient iron may lead to anemia, impacting oxygen transport.
3. Average caloric intake exceeded recommendations by 300 kcal daily; saturated fats approached the limit, and sodium intake exceeded advised levels, all increasing risks of obesity, cardiovascular disease, and hypertension.
4. Based on intake patterns and family history, risk factors include cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and type 2 diabetes, which can be mitigated through dietary and lifestyle modifications.
5. To correct nutrient shortages, I would incorporate foods such as leafy greens, nuts, dairy products, and fatty fish, rich in vitamins D, magnesium, calcium, and Omega-3 fatty acids.
6. Reducing processed snacks, fast foods, and salty canned goods can help lower excess calorie, saturated fat, and sodium intake, decreasing long-term health risks.

Part 2: Food Bank Analysis

Food Pantry Choice

I selected the local "Community Food Pantry," which focuses on providing nutritious food to low-income families. Their mission emphasizes alleviating hunger while promoting nutritional health through educational programs and food distribution.

Sample One-Day Menu

• Breakfast: Whole grain oatmeal, a banana, and low-fat milk
• Lunch: Grilled chicken sandwich with lettuce and tomato, and an apple
• Dinner: Lentil soup, brown rice, and steamed broccoli

Data Analysis

Entering these foods into Diet and Wellness, I generated a Food Log and an Intake vs Goals report. The analysis showed meeting the recommended intake for protein, fiber, and vitamin C, while calcium and vitamin D levels fell below DRI recommendations.

Nutrient Intake Evaluation

• Met DRI: Protein, dietary fiber, vitamin C
• Below DRI: Calcium, vitamin D, potassium

Implications for Long-term Health

Dependence on food bank foods with limited nutrient diversity could contribute to deficiencies, increasing risks of osteoporosis, cardiovascular issues, and immune compromise if sustained long-term.

Recommendations

1. Encourage consumption of fortified dairy or plant-based alternatives to improve calcium and vitamin D levels.
2. Include more potassium-rich foods such as bananas and sweet potatoes to support cardiovascular health.
3. Advocate for increased variety and access to fresh produce to enhance overall diet quality among food-insecure populations.

Conclusion

This comprehensive nutritional assessment underscores the importance of balanced diet practices, awareness of familial health risks, and community support systems like food banks to promote better health outcomes and reduce chronic disease prevalence.

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