Instuctions :

Visit the MyPlate website. Links to an external site.Read the recommendations suggested for a healthy diet. I encourage you to start by reviewing the content under the “Eat Healthy” tab at the top of the page. You may also wish to scroll down a bit to “Explore the MyPlate Food Groups”.

Using your food log from MyFitnessPal and the information provided on the MyPlate website, compose a detailed, articulate analysis of the quality of your food choices. This essay must be a minimum of 500 words and should be written utilizing MLA format.

Be sure to include the following points in your essay:
Summarize the recommendations suggested by MyPlate. This should include identification and description of the food groups, explanation of the MyPlate diagram and a discussion of the serving size recommendations for you.
Summarize the foods and beverages consumed over your 72-hour period of tracking.

Describe the factors that affected your food choices.
How did your food choices compare to the recommendations? Which recommendations did you meet? In which areas did you fall short?
How could you make different choices in the future? What would need to happen to make you successful in these decisions? What did you learn from this assignment?

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