WU Writing Down What You Eat and Drink Every Day Worksheet

Family and Consumer Science | Graded Assignment | Journal: My Diet
Name:
Date:
3.04 TGA–Journal: My Diet
Introduction:
One of the most telling activities you can do is write down what you eat and drink every day. You will get the most
out of this activity if you don’t make an effort to change foods for healthier choices, just eat the way you normally
would eat.
Day 1: (10 points)
Write down the foods you eat, the portion size, and all of the drinks you have with their portion size. Do your best
to estimate how much you consume. Do not wait until the end of the day to write down what you eat; keep track
as you go through the day. Include everything such as a nibble of candy from a candy jar or foods eaten while
preparing your meal. Add rows as needed.
My Diet: Day 1
Date:
Time
Item
Amount
Day 2: (10 points)
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Go to My Plate Plan: https://www.choosemyplate.gov/resources/MyPlatePlan
Enter your data in “Get Your MyPlate Plan”
Click on your calories to see your suggested eating plan.
How much should you consume daily from each of these groups? Give some examples:
Food
Group:
How much should
you eat daily?
Give 3 examples from each food
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Family and Consumer Science | Graded Assignment | Journal: My Diet
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Day 3: (10 points)
Keep track of your diet for one more day. Try to meet your target for each group. Write down your food choices.
My Diet: Day 2
Food
Group:
Examples
Your food choices for
each food group
1 cup of fruits
counts as:
1.
• 1 cup raw or
cooked fruit; or
Did you reach your
target? Yes or No?
2.
3.
• 1/2 cup dried fruit;
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• 1 cup 100% fruit
juice.
1 cup vegetables
counts as:
• 1 cup raw or
cooked vegetables;
1.
2.
3.
• 2 cups leafy salad
greens;
1 cup 100%
vegetable juice
1 ounce of grains
counts as:
• 1 slice bread;
1.
2.
3.
• 1 ounce ready-toeat cereal;
• 1/2 cup cooked
rice
1 ounce of protein
counts as:
• 1 ounce lean
meat, poultry, or
seafood;
1.
2.
3.
• 1 egg;
• 1 Tbsp peanut
butter; or
• 1/4 cup cooked
beans
1 cup of dairy
counts as
• 1 cup milk;
1.
2.
3.
• 1 cup yogurt;
• 1 cup fortified soy
beverage;
• 1 1/2 ounces
natural cheese
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