Problem: Personal Diet Analysis Project
Assessing Protein Intake
For this worksheet, you will use the Intake vs. Goals report and the Macronutrient Ranges report. Based on these reports, complete the following questions about your intake of protein. Save your work and submit it as an attachment to the assignment.
A. Note the two different measures of protein intake on your report- one gives grams of protein, the other gives percent of calories from protein. Briefly describe the difference between these two measures. Could you be over on one and under on the other? How?
B. Based on this report, do you think you need to adjust your protein intake? Why or why not?
C. What is the difference between a Lacto-Ovo vegetarian and a vegan?
D. List three sources of vegetarian protein in your 3-day intake.
E. Why is it important for vegans to consume a variety of plant proteins? (hint, it's NOT because plant foods don't have "enough" protein)
F. List three minerals found in protein-rich foods, and whether you were over or under for those minerals.
G. List one plant-based source and one animal-based source of each of the minerals you listed above.
H. Animal sources of protein are often high in what kind of fat? How does this affect disease risk?
I. Look back at your hypothesis statements. What did you learn about your diet from this worksheet?