Instructions: Complete a three day dietary analysis using the myfitnesspal application (app). The myfitnesspal app can be downloaded for free in the App Store (Apple) or Google Play Store (Android). After downloading the app on your phone you can access the app online via a web browser. Your three day food diary must consist of two week days and one weekend day. Submit the results of your three day food diary and answer the questions below. For all answers that require calculations you must show your calculations.

Answer the following questions:

1. Insert a screenshot of each day of your three day food diary or create a PDF of your three day food dairy using the printable diary function and submit with your assessment (10 points).
2. Calculate your basal metabolic rate (5 points) (show your calculation) and your estimated total daily energy expenditure (5 points) (show your calculation).
3. What was your average daily consumption of energy (kcal), protein (g), carbohydrate (g), and fat (g) (8 points) (show your calculations)? What percentage of your (three day average) kcals came from protein, fat, saturated fat, and carbohydrate (8 points) (show your calculations)?
4. According to your estimated total daily energy expenditure (calculated in question 2) and the results from your three day food diary, are you on pace to gain weight, lose weight, or stay approximately the same weight? In 100 words, explain your answer (10 points).
5. List one thing you can do to improve your diet. In 100 words, explain your answer (10 points).
6. In 150 words, describe the role of nutrition in the cause of obesity (10 points).
7. List three commonly associated chronic health conditions that are associated with obesity (3 points).
8. List the macronutrients, write a food each macronutrient is commonly found in, and write one function of each macronutrient (9 points).
9. List the five minerals you have to be most concerned about replacing due to being lost in sweat (5 points).
10. Would your diet be considered healthy according to the Australian Dietary Guidelines? In 200 words, explain your answer (10 points).

Points will be awarded on your ability to successfully complete a three day food diary and your ability to comprehensively answer the questions related to the assessment. Points will not be allocated to sections that are plagiarised in line with CQUniversity Policy. A detailed marking scheme is available on the Moodle site. 

Instructions: Submit your answers to the questions below.

1. A) Name an activity in which creatine can be used as a performance enhancing supplement (5 points). B) At what dose is creatine supplementation effective (5 points)? C) Describe how creatine supplementation works (5 points). In 200 words, explain your answers.
2. A) Describe why it is important to interpret what you read in peer reviewed research, focus your discussion on sport supplements. Think about industry funded research (10 points). B) Discuss why consumers should be wary of purchasing a supplement containing a propriety blend (5 points). In 400 words, describe your answers.
3. Homer joined a gym in an attempt to improve his health. During his first visit to the gym Homer befriended Rainier Wolfcastle, a 35 year old male who has been consistently resistance training since he was 15 years of age. Rainier has never been injured and eats a typical Australian diet. However, after 12 weeks Homer noticed Rainier added 10 kg to his bench press and 30 kg to his squat. When Homer asked Rainier how he got such great results, Rainier responded, "I just train hard and eat heaps of protein." What is the most likely cause of Rainier’s increase in strength? In 100 words explain your answer (10 points).
4. Lisa is an eight year old girl who plays recreational touch football. Practices and games typically last 45-60 minutes. What beverage should Lisa be consuming during practice and games? In 80 words describe your answer (10 points).
5. Moe anticipates the United States is going to start having sensible gun laws and as a result he will no longer to be able to pull out his shot gun when trouble occurs in his bar. Consequently, Moe has started going to the gym with the aim of adding muscle. Moe is a 55 year old male who weighs 70 kg. He asks you for nutritional advice regarding protein consumption. How much protein would you suggest he consume per day to meet his goal? In 150 words explain your answer (10 points).
6. A) How does the master cleanse diet, discussed in class, differ from intermittent fasting (6 points)? B) In regard to the master cleanse diet, list one negative physiological effect (2 points), and C) one negative psychological effect of the diet (2 points). In 150 words explain your answers.

Points will be awarded on your ability to comprehensively answer the questions related to the assessment. Points will not be allocated to sections that are plagiarised in line with CQUniversity Policy. A detailed marking scheme is available on the Moodle site.

This quiz will cover unit readings and unit content covered during weeks one to eleven (inclusive). It is your responsibility to log onto Moodle and complete the quiz within the given time period. The quiz must be completed in a single session. The quiz is composed of 50 questions. You have 75 minutes to complete the quiz.  

Quiz questions will assess your understanding of content covered in weeks one to eleven (inclusive). Answers will be correct or incorrect and tabulated by the Moodle Online Quiz System.