On a computer, perform a web search for nutrition-related websites. You will nee

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On a computer, perform a web search for nutrition-related websites. You will need to search several sites to look for ones that have reasonable and reliable nutrition advice. Review potential websites and find out from each the source of the information. Identify the information sources of the websites: is it a private company, a government agency, or a school or university? Compare the different websites for their level of reliability of information and summarize the websites chosen by supporting your ideas with relevant facts or research, with references included

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The lunch menu from the Hillsborough County public schools is analyzed. It is offering a flexible meal that varies from day to day and is planned based on the daily nutritional requirements. The standards of United States Department of Agriculture are followed during the meal plan. The calorie values are calculated assuming that each 1 gram of carbohydrate and proteins provide 4 calories and 1 gram of fat provides 9 calories. As per the AMDR (Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges), the recommended macronutrient distribution of total food intake is Carbohydrates 45-65%, Protein 10-35%, and Lipid 20-35%.

From the lunch menu of April month, it can be observed that the average number of calories and macronutrient distribution per each lunch is varying from day to day. The number of calories on Mondays is ranging from 830 to 1100 calories, in which the carbohydrate, protein and lipid distribution is within the range of AMDR values. However, the total number of calories, calories from fat and sodium content is increasing towards the Friday. For example, on 28th April, the total calories are exceeding 1500, in which approximately 45% of calories are from fats, 22% are from proteins and 43% calories are from carbohydrates. The total sodium intake is also exceeding 3200 mg from lunch. The calories from direct sugars are limited. The fiber content is ranging from 8 grams to 15 grams, which provides about 30 to 60% of the daily recommended value of 4 to 8 years old children. Except for the original cheeseburger with 0.5 grams of trans fat and homemade peach crisp with 3 grams, no other food is containing trans fats. However, the amount of saturated fat is ranging from 8 grams to 34 grams from each lunch compared to the daily recommended value of approximately 20 grams per a day. Intake of foods rich in saturated fats raises the cholesterol levels, which increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases. No foods with empty calories are included, vegetables and fresh fruits are included.

The food is made fresh in the school kitchen and students do have the choice to choose their meal plan by calculating the caloric values based on “My Meal Plan.” The website is providing the information about nutritional values of each food included in the menu and also providing the information of allergens and special diets. Overall, moving towards Monday to Friday, the protein, total fat, saturated fat and sodium content is increasing, while the cholesterol percent falls within the recommended ranges.

Reference: http://www.sdhc.k12.fl.us/doc/list/student-nutrition-services/resources/53-253/

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