Chapter 10. Tutorial

This tutorial will teach you how to create your AnalyzeMyDiet profile and how to use the site. You must create a profile before you can track your foods and physical activity or access reports.

To complete this activity:

• You will need to open the AnalyzeMyDiet tracker.
  • Go to your LaunchPad home page.
  • Within the AnalyzeMyDiet unit, open the AnalyzeMyDiet Tracker.
  • Click the link to access the application. It will open in a new window.

For more instructions and help using AnalyzeMyDiet, please visit the help page.

Watch the tutorial video below to learn how to find and track your food in AnalyzeMyDiet.

After you’ve watched the video, record the following foods in AnalyzeMyDiet as though it were part of your diet. Record each food separately, rather than trying to enter the entire meal as one item. Then answer the questions.

Breakfast:

• 2 large poached eggs (USDA)
• 2 slices of hardwood smoked bacon (Oscar Mayer)
• 2 slices of whole wheat bread (USDA)

NOTE: “Default unit” and “default amount” in this tutorial refers to a unit of measure for servings (such as each, gram, ounce, cup) and quantity that will automatically be chosen for the user by the AnalyzeMyDiet program. For example, if you record a banana for breakfast, the default unit for a banana is EACH and the default amount is 1. A cup of coffee is measured in cups, so the default unit and amount will be 1 cup of coffee. Units and amounts can be changed when recording foods.

Watch the video below to learn how to use the MyFoods feature in AnalyzeMyDiet.

Watch the tutorial video to learn how to track your physical activity in AnalyzeMyDiet.

Please note: The Activity Summary report in AnalyzeMyDiet will show the activity duration (minutes or hours) you recorded. The report will also show a MET value for each physical activity. MET, or Metabolic Equivalent of Task, is a measure of the energy required for a physical activity. For example, resting is the equivalent of 1 MET, whereas leisurely swimming for 30 minutes is equivalent to 7 METs.

After you’ve watched the video, track the following activity in AnalyzeMyDiet and then answer the question below.

Activity:

• Running, 6 mph (10 min/mile)

Watch the tutorial video below to learn how to view and download your reports in AnalyzeMyDiet.

Watch the video then view and download your Bar Graph Report. This report shows your recorded nutrients consumed compared to the dietary intake recommendations.

1. Select the Bar Graph report from the menu.
2. Choose the day for which you recorded the eggs, bacon, and whole wheat bread sample breakfast.
3. Click show report.
4. You will then have the option to download or print your report.