Perform a nutritional analysis.
Performance should include the collection of nutritional data for an individual over time, followed by an examination of their caloric intake and nutritional composition, reflective of their activity level, age, and gender.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What is the interrelationship among activity level, caloric intake, and caloric expenditure, in terms of achieving specific nutritional or weight management goals?
- What percentage of an individual’s calories should come from each nutrient? What components must a nutritional analysis contain to help answer this question?