Mineral Analysis (30   points)

Instructions:
       *  Use your NUTRITION CALC Reports to complete the following worksheet.
       *   Your responses must be put inside any charts shown. If you have difficulty
             with copying and pasting the tables, create new ones.
       *   Minus 10 points for not following the instructions.

1) Use your NUTRITION CALC Reports to fill in the following chart.
    From your 'Bar Graph Report' , fill in the following columns:
   a) record your actual intake for each mineral
   b) record the DRI for each mineral 
   c) record the percentage of the DRI actually eaten; 
   d) was what you ate more than (+), less than,(-), or equal (=) to your DRI?
   e) For those minerals that were less than the DRI, list 2 specific foods you would
       include in your diet to improve your intake.
   f) Do not list a food more than twice in this table. (11 pts.)

2) Examine your sodium intake.
    Look at Days' 1, 2, and 3 Spreadsheet Reports.
     a) In the chart below, list 5 foods and their serving sizes that you ate that
         contributed the most sodium. 
     b) Write the quantity (mg) of sodium each food listed.
     c) Do not list a food more than once. (3 pts.)

3.  a) How does your sodium intake compare to the DRI? (1 pt.)
 
        Your sodium intake should be at or below the DRI. It should not be above the
         DRI. 
     b) What are the potential health risks for consuming excess sodium?  Is this a
         concern of yours?  Explain. (2 pts.)

4.  Look at Days' 1, 2, and 3 Spreadsheet Reports.
     a) In the chart below, list the 5 foods and their serving sizes that you ate that
         contributed the most calcium, iron, and potassium. 
     b) Write the quantity (mg) of mineral each food listed.
     c) Do not list a food more than once for any one mineral. (3 points)

5.  Comment on your calcium and iron intakes. Both should meet or exceed the DRI on
     a daily basis. Neither should be below the DRI. 
     Are you at risk for deficiencies for either calcium and/or iron? Explain. (2 pts.)

     Does it matter to you? Explain.   (2 pts.)

 
6.  a) What is your assessment of your overall mineral intake? Be specific. Explain.
        (2 pts.)

     b) List the minerals you need to consume more of.  What are the negative health
         consequences for each mineral you consumed below the DRI? (Use your
         textbook.) (2 pts)

     c) Did you consume any minerals above the DRI? List them.
         What are negative health consequences for each mineral you consumed above the
         DRI? (Use your textbook.) (2 pts.)