6 in the diet analysis program select actual intakes

6. In the Diet Analysis program, select “Actual Intakes v Recommended Intakes” at the top
left side of the screen. Save this report as a PDF file to your computer or you can
highlight and paste the MDA Report into your Word document.
7. NOTE: Please make sure that each of your MDA Reports clearly display all of the
information (including the bar graph in your “Actual Intakes v Reccommended Intakes”
report) in your submission.
DIETARY FIBER Evaluation
Use this Word document to type your evaluation answer below each part of each of the
three questions listed below. Make sure that you answer each question carefully after
considering your Recommended Intake.
1. Compare the amount of Dietary Fiber as a % between your Actual v Recommended daily
values of Dietary Fiber. State the comparative %.
2. Evaluate your 7-day diet analysis from your Single Nutrient Report, for Dietary Fiber:
a. Identify the food items that had very high amounts of Dietary Fiber.

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b. Identify the food items that had very low amounts of Dietary Fiber.
3. From what you have learned in class and from your textbook, describe what impacts the
TWO TYPES of Dietary Fiber have on your health.
a. Do you need to lower or maintain your levels of Dietary Fiber? Explain why and
what foods you plan to try to accommodate your needs.
b. Whether you need to lower or maintain your levels of Dietary Fiber, LIST
SPECIFIC new foods will you choose to eat going forward? ( You should refer to
Chapter 4 on page 114 of your textbook to help you to identify the appropriate
food choices ). Think of the types of food preparation that you will consume at
breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and at snack times.