Specifics of Coursework Brief

1. Title of Assessment

DIETARY ANALYSIS USING Nutritics Computer Package.

2. Learning Outcomes

On completion of this task, students will;

• Students will acquire a working knowledge of the Nutritics program.
• Students will develop their ability to evaluate the nutritional content of foods consumed under the concept of ‘balanced meals’ over a two-day period.
• Be able to use the dietary analysis computer package – ‘Nutritics’, to analyse their current nutritional intake and make recommendations based on findings.
• Be able to research and analyze information from a variety of sources and critically review practice in light of recent health strategies.
• Be able to reference correctly using the New Harvard System of referencing.
• Apply ICT skills of ‘Word’ package in the presentation of the assignment and ‘Nutritics’ package in the dietary analysis of macronutrients.

3. Details of Brief
Construct a typical food consumption pattern for 2 days (including 1 weekend da for a college student. Using the Nutritics program, analyze this diet with regard to;
(i) Protein
(ii) Carbohydrates
(iv) Calcium
(v) Iron
(iii) Fat