Module 8 – MyPlate

Handout 5

24 HOUR DIET RECALL

Record of all intake of food and fluids in an actual 24 hour period.

Ask if this was a typical day or did something happen to change eating
habits.
Check one: ✓ Typical day !Something happened to change
eating habits

Amount and type of food and fluids

Time of day
consumed
Coffee (240 ml) 2 eggs (90 ml)
Breakfast
bacon (60 ml)
Ice cream (120 ml) fried squash
Snack
(110 ml)
Pizza (180 ml) Iced tea (300 ml)
Lunch garlic bread (60 ml)soy beans (80
ml)
Snack Gelatin (90 ml)
Juice (120 ml) Baked ziti (240 ml)
Supper
salad (90 ml) breadstick (60 ml)
Slice of chocolate cake (150 ml)
Snack
strawberries (50 ml)

In Module 8, there is access to the MyPlate website. Please complete the

following information:

Age: 61 Sex: Female

Weight: 149 Height: 5 feet 9 inches

Physical Activity: ____ less than 30 mins/day of moderate activity

✓ 30 – 60 mins/day of moderate activity

____ More than 60 mins/day of moderate activity

4. Compare this person’s 24 hour diet recall with My Plate. Fill out both
columns.

Amount based on person’s

MyPlate recommendations:
24 hour diet recall:
Fruits: 2 cups 1/2 cup
Vegetables: 2 1/2 cups 1 1/12 cup
Grains: 6 oz 7.1 oz
Protein: 5 1/2 cups 4.2 cups
Dairy: 3 cups .02 cups

Is this person eating according to MyPlate and dietary guidelines? If no,

what does person need to change?
No, this individual needs to include more vegetables, dairy products and
fruit into her life in order to maintain a healthy mixture instead of being
overwhelmed by a particular area such as grains.

Spring 2020