Self-Check        Weight and Body Composition [WLOs: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6] [CLOs: 2, 3] Prior to beginning this self-check, review Chapters 6 and 8 in the  course text. Then, complete the Weight and Body Com

Required Resources

Text

Powers, S. K., & Dodd, S. L. (2017). Total fitness & wellness, the Mastering Health edition (7th ed.). Retrieved from https://redshelf.com

• Chapter 6: Body Composition

• Chapter 8: Nutrition, Health, and Fitness

Webpage

Food diary – How to keep track of what you eat (Links to an external site.). (2015, December). Retrieved from http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/HealthyLiving/WeightManagement/LosingWeight/How-to-Keep-Track-of-What-You-Eat_UCM_320180_Article.jsp#.WrJ48PnwZph

• This web page provides information on how to track what you eat and will assist you in your Dietary Intake Assessment journal assignment this week.
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Websites

Choose my plate (Links to an external site.). (http://www.choosemyplate.gov)

• This website provides information about healthy eating, different food groups, daily recommended intakes, dietary needs for special populations, and the importance of physical activity. This website will assist you in your journal this week.
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MyFitnessPal (Links to an external site.). (https://www.myfitnesspal.com/)

• This website provides information about how to track and analyze your diet. It provides a tutorial on how to use MyFitnessPal. This website may assist you in your journal this week.
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Multimedia

DedikatedLifestyle. (2017). My Fitness Pal Tutorial (Links to an external site.) [Video File]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/MBpVBn4WAtk

• In this video, the presented provides information on how to log your food into MyFitnessPal. The presenter also discusses how to review your dietary analysis. This video will assist you in the completion of your journal this week.
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Grain Foods Foundation. (2012, April 5). Easy ways to maintain a healthy weight (Links to an external site.) [Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhfGwjnA_nc

• In this video, the presenter provides information about maintaining a healthy weight. The presenter discusses the importance of exercise and recommendations for eating healthy. Yoyo dieting is also discussed. This video may assist you in your journal this week.
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MyFitnessPalApp. (2012, August 7). Introduction to MyFitnessPal (Links to an external site.) [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/fu9RKqlmD1Q

• In this video, the presenter provides information about using MyFitnessPal. The presenter explains how to log your food into the MyFitnessPal App. This video may assist you in your journal this week.
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