Chapter 7. Protein

Purpose and Goals

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Protein is a crucial part of your diet, regardless of your activity level. The building blocks of protein are found in your muscle, bone, hair, skin, and fingernails. Proteins also play important roles in facilitating chemical reactions, regulating body functions, maintaining fluid balance, promoting the immune system, and clotting blood. However, it is possible to consume too much protein.

In this activity, you will compare your level of protein intake to the accepted recommendations and consider how your consumption of protein affects your health.

This activity can be completed using the AnalyzeMyDiet tracker from within your LaunchPad course. Click on the AnalyzeMyDiet link found on your LaunchPad home screen.

To complete the activity using AnalyzeMyDiet:

• If you have not already completed the AnalyzeMyDiet Tutorial and tracked at least one day’s nutrition and activity, do so first.
  • Within AnalyzeMyDiet, go to the Reports tab.
  • Select “Bar Graph” on the left.
  • Select the day(s) that are representative of your typical diet or as specified by your instructor.
  • Click “Show Report” to download your report.
• Repeat the above steps for the “Calories Assessment” report.

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

7.1 Build Your Grid

For this activity you will need two reports: Calorie Assessment and Bar Graph. These reports can be accessed individually or as part of the Combination Report in AnalyzeMyDiet.

Use the Calorie Assessment report (for Intake %) and Bar Graph report (for Intake in grams) to find your data and enter it into the grid below.

Enter your weight in pounds in the table below. This can be found at the top of your Recommendation Report. Your weight will be used to calculate your personal dietary reference intake for protein.

7.2 Analyze Your Intake

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Question 1

How many Calories did you consume from protein?

HintLook at your grid above. How many grams of protein did you consume? Multiply that number by the number of calories in one gram of protein.

A

NaN

B

NaN

C

NaN

D

NaN

Correct.

Incorrect.

Select the correct answer.

Question 2

What is the acceptable macronutrient distribution range (AMDR) for protein (in terms of percent of calories)?

Hint Refer to your book on page 165 or to the targets listed on your Recommendations or Calorie Assessment report to find this answer.

A

10-35%

B

20-35%

C

25-40%

D

45-65%

Correct.

Incorrect.

Select the correct answer.

Question 3

Was your protein intake within the AMDR for protein?

HintLook at your grid above. Was your percent of calories from protein between 10 and 35%?

A

Yes

B

No

Correct.

Incorrect.

Select the correct answer.

Question 4

There are two separate protein recommendations: the percent of calories from protein and the Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) in grams. The DRI for protein is 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day. Answer the questions below to calculate your DRI for protein.

What is your weight in kilograms?

HintHow many pounds are in a kilogram? Divide your weight in pounds by that number.

A

NaN

B

NaN

C

NaN

D

NaN

Correct.

Incorrect.

Select the correct answer.

Question 5

There are two separate protein recommendations: the percent of calories from protein and the Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) in grams. The DRI for protein is 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day. Answer the questions below to calculate your DRI for protein.


What is your RDA for protein, in terms of grams per day?

HintMultiply your weight in kilograms by the RDA for grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day.

A

NaN

B

NaN

C

NaN

D

NaN

Correct.

Incorrect.

Select the correct answer.

Question 6

There are two separate protein recommendations: the percent of calories from protein and the Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) in grams. The DRI for protein is 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day. Answer the questions below to calculate your DRI for protein.

What percentage of your RDA for protein did you consume?

HintDivide your protein intake in grams by the RDA you calculated in the last problem and then multiply by 100. If you need to calculate your RDA again, multiply your weight in kilograms by the RDA for grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day.

A

NaN%

B

NaN%

C

NaN%

D

NaN%

Correct.

Incorrect.

Select the correct answer.

Question 7

There are two separate protein recommendations: the percent of calories from protein and the Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) in grams. The DRI for protein is 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day. Answer the questions below to calculate your DRI for protein.

How many grams of protein per kilogram of your body weight did you consume?

HintDivide your protein intake in grams by your weight in kilograms.

A

NaN

B

NaN

C

NaN

D

NaN

Correct.

Incorrect.

Select the correct answer.

7.3 Activity Completed!

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