Maintenance should include recording
- all foods and liquids consumed
- portion size
- number of servings
- level of activity
- level emotion
- origin of food (i.e., locally grown)
- use of common household measurements (i.e., teaspoon, tablespoon, ounce, pound).
It should also include analyzing daily food and liquid intake and comparing it to the dietary guidelines.
Process/Skill Questions:
- Why is keeping a food journal important?
- Why is it important to be aware of the calories in liquids?
- What is the importance of your activity level in your daily nutrition?
- How could different emotions and their intensity influence what you eat or drink?
- How could location of where the food was grown affect your diet?