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?