Nutrition Written Assignment Instructions Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to observe and analyze the role of daily nutrition.

Action Items:

1. Record all food and liquid consumption for three days (72 hours). Details of everything eaten are needed. For example, one whole wheat pita, 3⁄4 cup lettuce, one tablespoon mayo, 3 oz. sliced turkey, 1⁄2 oz. mild cheddar cheese, 1⁄4 small tomato, and 1⁄4 small pickle.

2. Enter all food and liquid consumption into a nutritional tracking site or an Android/ iPhone application such as Fitbit.com. The Fitbit app or website is recommended, but you can also use the application of your choice. Detailed instructions: https://support.google.com/fitbit/#topic=14236398

3. Ensure that you can download a nutritional report that has (a) a food log and (b) the percent consumption of carbohydrates, protein, and fat.

4. Here is an article from the Fitbit website that contains instructions on accessing your macronutrient charts using the APP. How to Track Macros in Your Fitbit App https://store.google.com/intl/en/ideas/articles/macro-tracker/

5. After you access your charts, take a screenshot and email it to yourself. You'll then be able to include it in your paper.

6. Determine if your consumption of protein, carbohydrate, and fat are within recommended guidelines https://avitahealth.org/health-library/macronutrients-a-simple-guide-to-macros/

7. Compare your results to the guidelines and describe what adjustments should be made to improve body composition.

8. Submit a 500-word written analysis of what you learned. Your paper will follow APA guidelines