NURS225 Herzing University Nutrition Self Assessment Paper

Calculates weight correctly using the BMI formula and Hamwi method. Shows proof of calculations. Provides a comprehensive and reasonable analysis of the results according to both methods. Includes references to support position.

Calculates weight correctly using the BMI formula and Hamwi method. Provides a general, reasonable analysis of the results according to both methods. May have some vague areas of explanation and reasoning. Includes references to support position.

Calculates weight using the BMI formula and Hamwi method with some errors. Provides a wholly vague or inaccurate analysis of the results. Does not include references to support position.

Calculates weights incorrectly or does not calculate both weights, and/or there is no analysis or analysis is incomplete.

Submits a food diary documenting all food, drink, and medication consumed for 3 days. Provides nutritional information for all foods contained in food diary including serving size, amount consumed, total calories, total fat calories, total carbohydrates calories, total protein calories, grams of sodium, vitamins, and minerals. Food diary provides detailed situational information including where the student was when eating the food, what he/she was doing, and why this food was chosen.

Submits a food diary documenting all food, drink, and medication consumed for 3 days. Provides nutritional information for most foods contained in food diary including serving size, amount consumed, total calories, total fat calories, total carbohydrates calories, total protein calories, grams of sodium, vitamins, and minerals. Food diary provides general situational information including where the student was when eating the food what he/she was doing, and why this food was chosen.

Submits a food diary documenting all food, drink, and medication consumed for 2 days or less. Provides incomplete nutritional information for several foods contained in food diary including serving size, amount consumed, total calories, total fat calories, total carbohydrates calories, total protein calories, grams of sodium, vitamins, and minerals. Food diary provides little situational information about where the student was when eating the food, what he/she was doing, or why this food was chosen.

Does not submit a food diary or the food diary does not include situational information.

Provides analysis of weekly food intake by food groups and nutrients, as well as quantities of foods/calories consumed, and compares these to recommended amounts with references to support conclusions.

Provides analysis of weekly food intake by food groups and nutrients, as well as quantities of foods/calories consumed, and compares these to recommended amounts. Analysis may be lacking in detail and specific references on occasion.

Provides analysis of weekly food intake by food groups and nutrients. Little or no detail, references, or support is provided.

Analysis of food intake is inadequate, lacks analysis, or is not included.

Makes clear connections among information provided on the food journal. Provides a detailed explanation of how drug/supplement/medication use may contribute to diet or nutrient intake or may interact with nutrition. Includes at least 1 reference to support position.

Addresses drug/supplement/ medication use that may contribute to diet or nutrient intake or may interact with nutrition, but may be lacking some details or specific information. Some information may be vague or unclear. Includes at least 1 reference to support position.

Lists drug/supplement/ medication use but does not provide an analysis or analysis is incomplete or inaccurate. May not include at least 1 reference to support position.

Does not address medication or supplement use.

Analyzes mood and feeling associated with nutrition and activity level. Makes clear and descriptive connections between emotions and items in the food journal. Elaborates on patterns and draws thoughtful conclusions.

Analyzes mood and feeling associated with nutrition and activity level. Makes connections between emotions and items in the food journal, but may not provide details. Patterns and/or conclusions may be simplified or vague.

Provides very limited information on how the student felt after eating different foods. Analysis is not well connected to the food journal. May not identify patterns and/or draw conclusions.

Does not address physical and emotional response to eating.

Provides an in‐depth analysis of physical and/or medical conditions that may contribute to diet or nutrient intake or may interact with nutrition. Thoroughly explores the connection between nutrition and physical and/or medical health factors. Draws thoughtful conclusions.

Addresses physical and/or medical conditions that may contribute to diet or nutrient intake or may interact with nutrition, but analysis may be vague or unclear in places. Explores the connection between nutrition and physical and/or medical health factors in a general way. Draws satisfactory conclusions.

Lists medical conditions but does not describe any possible effects on nutrition. Does not provide an analysis or does not draw conclusions.

Does not address medical history.

Reflects on cultural and/or religious influences on the diet, both positive and negative, and includes strategies for change. Provides specific examples and situations.

Briefly reflects on cultural and/or religious influences on the diet, both positive and negative, and includes strategies for change.

Provides brief information on religious or cultural influences. Fails to explore strategies for change.

Religious and/or cultural issues are not addressed.

Describes a detailed diet plan based on height, weight, BMI, culture, religion, activity level, health, and medication use. Identifies specific changes that will need to be made to comply with the diet plan and ways the diet plan can benefit the individual. Provides 1 reference for support.

Describes a detailed diet plan based on height, weight, BMI, culture, religion, activity level, health, and medication use. Identifies some changes that will need to be made to comply with the diet plan and ways the diet plan can benefit the individual, but there may be areas that are vague or missed opportunities for analysis. Provides 1 reference for support.

Describes a general diet plan, but it appears unrelated to the individual’s height, weight, BMI, culture, religion, activity level, health, and medication use. Analysis is brief and limited in scope. May not provide a reference.

Student does not develop a diet plan.

Provides 3 specific goals to improve nutrition based on analysis of dietary habits. Goals are clear, precise, and reasonable to fulfill.

Provides 3 specific goals to improve nutrition based on analysis of dietary habits, but one or more goals may not be clear, precise, and reasonable to fulfill.

Provides 1–2 specific goals to improve nutrition loosely based on analysis of dietary habits. Goals may not be clear, precise, and reasonable to fulfill.

Does not provide goals, or goals are not connected to dietary habits and/or are unrealistic.

Provides an implementation strategy for each of the 3 goals. Provides three obstacles for meeting the goals above.

Provides an implementation strategy for 2 of the goals. Provides two obstacles for meeting the goals above.

Provides an implementation strategy for 1 goal. Provides one obstacle for meeting the goals above.

Does not provide any implementation strategies. Does not provide any obstacles.

The assignment consistently follows current APA format and is free from errors in formatting, citation, and references. No grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. All sources are cited and referenced correctly.

The assignment consistently follows current APA format with only isolated and inconsistent mistakes and/or has a few grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Most sources are cited and referenced correctly.

The assignment does not follow current APA format and/or has many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Many sources are cited and referenced incorrectly, or citations and references are missing where needed.

No attempt to follow APA format is indicated. Sources are not used and/or there is no reference page. Mechanical errors significantly interfere with the readability of the paper.