Title: Assess the nutritional composition of meals.
Course: Food Science and Dietetics (19254) > Section: Applying Nutritional and Dietary Requirements

Assessment should include

- caloric and nutrient content
- personal food intake
- consumer nutritional needs
- use of RealFood.gov
- analysis of individual’s diet and personal characteristics (e.g., life span, activity level, chronic illnesses, lifestyle goals, budget limitations).

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What are the daily caloric needs of the individual?
- How should one evaluate the individual’s diet and personal characteristics to identify the daily nutritional needs?

Communication

- What are reliable sources of nutritional information?
- What is important to know to assess the nutritional composition of meals?

Leadership

- What actions should consumers take to assess the nutritional composition of meals?
- How can the nutritional composition of meals be verified?

Management

- What management skills can consumers use to ensure that the diet includes enough of the right nutrients?
- How does a consumer select foods that provide appropriate nutrients for all family members?