Unit 5 Assignment: Nutrition Portfolio Part III: Protein and…

Protein plays a key role in your bodys function and recovery, but how much do you actually need, and are you getting it from the right sources? In this assignment, you will evaluate one day from your food log to identify protein intake, calculate your needs based on body weight and activity level, and reflect on your patterns. You will also add three new slides to your Nutrition Portfolio, summarizing your findings and proposing potential improvements.

Instructions:

Add to your Nutrition Portfolio by addressing the following:

Slide 7: Identify All Protein Sources For a Day in Your Food Log

• Identify all protein sources (animal and plant) and estimate the amount of protein in each food.
• Create a chart or visual showing the protein sources from that day.

Slide 8: Calculating Intake and Needs

• Calculate your total protein intake for the day from your log.
• Compare your intake to your recommended intake.
• Basic Protein Intake Requirement Formula: Protein (grams/day) = Body weight (kg) x protein factor (g/kg)
• Step-by-Step:
• Convert weight to kilograms (kg): Weight (kg) =
• Choose your protein factor (based on activity):
• Sedentary Adult: 0.8 g/kg
• Recreational Exerciser (light activity): 1.0 1.2 g/kg
• Moderate Exercise (3 5 days/week): 1.2 1.4 g/kg
• Endurance Athlete: 1.4 1.6 g/kg
• Strength Athlete or Intense Training: 1.6 2.0 g/kg
• Older Adults (>65 years old): 1.0 1.2 g/kg
• Pregnant Individuals: 1.1 1.5 g/kg

Slide 9: Reflect (400500 words)

• Are you getting enough protein?
• Are you spreading protein evenly across meals?
• Do you get enough variety?
• What could you add, reduce, or substitute?