- Use the following link to calculate an estimation of your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR).
- Basal Metabolic Rate = the lowest level of caloric intake necessary to sustain life
- http://www.room42.com/nutrition/basal.shtml
- How does your BMR compare with your total daily caloric intake from your 3-day food recall?
- What are some reasons that could make up for any of the discrepancies, if any?
- Next, click on the following link and complete the Rate Your Diet Online Quiz.
- Finally, write (type) a SUMMARY of your current diet based upon your 3-day food recall and the above two assignments.
- Give yourself some specific recommendations concerning the types, amounts, and frequency of eating.
- Write your recommendations as though you are prescribing long term dietary habits, not some short term “diet”!
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