answered: A diet analysis will be performed for an athlete. “Athlete”

  

A diet analysis will be performed for an athlete. “Athlete” is defined as anyone competing at a high amateur level (or higher), including collegiate and high school level athletics. The athlete may not be currently taking this course. Students unsure about whether or not their “athlete” meets the definition should get approval from the professor. Students will need to find an athlete willing to record food intake and activity for 3 consecutive days (2 weekdays and 1 weekend day). Use a diet analysis tool such as Supertracker to analyze the athlete’s diet. Include physical activity in the online log to ensure adequate caloric intake. The written assessment should include 1) a detailed description of the athlete, 2) a summary of diet and activity, 3) an in-depth nutritional evaluation, and 4) a discussion of strategies for dietary improvement. The athlete description should cover physical attributes, the sport, the season (e.g. in season or off season), the nature of training, etc. The summary of the diet and activity should be a quick summary of the athlete’s caloric intake and expenditure for the three days. The nutritional evaluation should address the adequacy of caloric intake, the proportion of calories from carbohydrates/fats/proteins, the consumption of vitamins and minerals (at least 3 of each). Compare the athlete’s diet to the dietary guidelines. Strategies for improvement should contain no less than two major nutritional goals with three nutritionally focused strategies for attaining each. Type the analysis paying attention to grammar and using a professional writing style. Include copies of the reports from the diet analysis tool (even if these are only screen shots). Please upload one of the following file formats: .doc .docx .pdf .rtf