Discuss based on the tracked information what your energy balance likely is.

Purpose

The intent of this assignment is for you to consider the concept of energy balance as well as other individual factors that influence a person’s weight. You will have the opportunity to apply concepts learned throughout the course to demonstrate learning and understanding.

Instructions

View the following prompts and respond as directed. It is recommended to do this review with yourself as the subject, however, if it is not a healthy or safe activity for you to do this for yourself you may create a hypothetical person as the subjector use a family member or friend if you have someone willing to allow you to track their intake. If you still have concerns about this activity, please reach out to discuss it with me to determine an alternative way for you to demonstrate your understanding and application.

Prompt 1: Energy Balance 
  1. You will use a tracking website/app (Cronometer is recommended, reach out if you have questions or concerns how to use this app or website) to enter a typical day’s intake and exercise.
    1. Be sure to be as specific as possible with things such as serving size and condiments used as this will change the values in your report.
    2. Remember that anything that contains kcals should be included (foods, beverages, supplements), you are welcome to track water if you wish but not required.
    3. You do not earn extra points for meeting everything perfectly. I’d rather you track truthfully and be able to reflect on that than track what you think I want to see. Absolutely no judgment from me on your intake!
    4. Take a screenshot of your report to include (I do not need the food log, just the nutrient list) once completed.
  2. Once you have had a chance to track your intake and your exercise and review the report reflect on the following:
    1. Discuss based on the tracked information what your energy balance likely is.
    2. Does this align with your current health and/or weight goals? Expand on why or why not.
    3. What would the long-term health implications be of continuing in your determined energy balance?
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