In order to become aware of what we eat, we are going to create a journal using Excel to record the foods that we eat for the next three days. Hopefully this exercise will help us to analyze our diet and make better food choices.
In the food journal, record what you eat for 3 days. Click here to access the food journal template. (Excel)
According to the Food Guide Pyramid we are to eat the following:
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Create a spreadsheet that lists all the food groups and the number of daily servings recommended. If there is a range: Bread, Cereal, Rice, and Pasta: 6-11 servings use the highest serving amount in your cell. Use the following categories:
Next organize what you ate into food groups and enter this information into the spreadsheet. Download Excel template.
Make a bar chart showing how your diet compares to the recommended food guide pyramid.
Insert the proper header/footer