Tracking Food Intake Without SuperTracker

Marlene Israelsen Graf, Utah State UniversityFACS Nutrition Conference (June 2018)

OBJECTIVES…

This session will discuss alternative ways to complete a personal dietary analysis using methods and resources other than USDA’s SuperTracker, which will be discontinued after June 2018. This session will also address the benefits and drawbacks of diet tracking & will focus on ways to minimize the risk of unintended consequences(i.e. triggering disordered eating).

STANDARD 1. Identify the Dietary Guidelines and key recommendations.

STANDARD 2. Demonstrate knowledge of MyPlate (ChooseMyPlate.gov).

STANDARD 3. Demonstrate knowledge of healthy eating patterns.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE 9. Evaluate and analyze a personal dietary intake for one or more days according to the dietary guidelines and MyPlate.

Strand 6.Students will explore the current dietary guidelines and ChooseMyPlate.gov

AN OVERVIEW…

Pros and Cons of Diet Tracking

Alternatives to SuperTracker

Ideas for Classroom Instruction

◄◄ Possible Benefit of Diet Tracking… (↑’d Awareness)

Possible Risk of Diet Tracking… (↑’d Anxiety)

AN OVERVIEW…

Pros and Cons of Diet Tracking

Alternatives to SuperTracker

Ideas for Classroom Instruction

MyPlate Checklist Calculatorhttps://www.choosemyplate.gov/MyPlate-Daily-Checklist-input

Example:2,200 Calories

MyPlate Planhttps://www.choosemyplate.gov/MyPlatePlan

Team Nutritionhttps://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/team-nutrition

Resource Libraryhttps://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/resource-library

Teens Section (of ChooseMyPlate.gov)https://www.choosemyplate.gov/teens

Diet Apps & Websites

App Reviews by Registered Dietitianshttps://foodandnutrition.org/tag/apps

Food Journal / Diary

Degree of HungerPhysical SymptomsFeelings / EmotionsTriggers / CravingsEnvironmentEating BehaviorsChanges or Improvements

Rate Your Plate SNAP-Ed Food Frequency Questionnaire

https://snaped.fns.usda.gov/materials/rate-your-plate

Nutrient Analysis Software

MyDietAnalysisPearson Education

NutritionCalcMcGraw-Hill

Diet Analysis PlusCengage Learning

AN OVERVIEW…

Pros and Cons of Diet Tracking

Alternatives to SuperTracker

Ideas for Classroom Instruction

There is no perfect way to

eat... But there are lots of

right ways.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H89QQfXtc-kPoodle Science YouTube Video (2:50)

See Also https://nutritionj.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1475-2891-10-9

Use Sample Reports

Diet App ReviewsLimitations, Risks, Potential Benefits, Features, Accuracy ?

Healthy Eating focuses on

Nourishment.

Disordered Eating focuses

on Punishment.

Elephant = Neglected Rider = Ignored

Fear Trust ResentmentAnxiety Respect RebellionJudgment Understanding GuiltShame Compassion Shame

Thoughts ● Beliefs ● Feelings ● Emotions ● Behaviors ● Relationship

SIMPLE ● SENSIBLE ● SATISFYING ● SUSTAINABLE

Nourishing = Makes Sense & Feels Good

A Good Diet Is…

* Appeals to Rider

* Appeals to Elephant

Punishment or Nourishment?

Scenarios…

● Skipping Breakfast● Exercising for 2 Hours● Eating M&Ms

Food Journal / Diary

Physical Symptoms of Hunger & FullnessMotivators / Bright Spots / WinsChallenges / Barriers / TriggersPositive Changes / Eating Behaviors / DecisionsTrack a Habit, Pattern, or Behavior

Compassion (which includes

self-compassion) is the most

effective way to create

positive behavior change.

Shaming is the worst way.

How would you feed _________?

Reflection Paper