Getting Started
Find an original recipe with at least 5 ingredients that you’d like to make healthier.
Make the original recipe.
Modify the original recipe by making at least 2 significant changes to create a more healthful recipe. Some healthful substitution ideas are included in the Making Recipes Healthier document. Do not make so many changes that you end up with a completely different recipe.
Make the modified recipe.
Enter both recipes in MyFitnessPal.
Using MyFitnessPal
Free software called MyFitnessPal (https://www.myfitnesspal.com) is used to enter both recipes for this assignment.
Getting started using the MyFitnessPal website
NOTE: These instructions use the MyFitnessPal website. If you use the MyFitnessPal app, please use the Getting started using the MyFitnessPal app for the Recipe Modification assignment instructions.
The first time you go to the website you will need to set up your account by clicking on “Start For Free”; follow the directions to establish an account. You will need to answer initial questions, including your:
weight goal: please select “Maintain Weight”. If you want to gain/lose weight you can address this in your paper, but it will be easier to interpret your reports if you select “Maintain Weight”.
baseline activity level: choose the option that best describes your activities
sex
date of birth
location/zip code
height
current weight
goal weight
email address
password
Once your account is established, you can click on “Log In” and enter your email address and password to get started.
Correct the recommendations for potassium. Recommendations have recently changed and MyFitnessPal hasn’t been updated to reflect this. Use the following instructions to correct this:
On the website select My Home > Goals > Edit on the Micronutrients section
Scroll down to potassium and edit the recommendation to reflect the appropriate recommendation below for your sex and age group:
Female age 14-18: 2300 mg
Female age 19+: 2600 mg
Male age 14-18: 3000 mg
Male age 19+: 3400 mg
Click Save Changes at the bottom of the screen
Entering a recipe in MyFitnessPal.
Log on to https://www.myfitnesspal.com.
Click on “Log In” and enter your email address and password to get started.
Click on the “Food” tab on the top navigation bar and then select “Recipes” in the dark blue navigation bar underneath the top navigation bar.
Choose whether to import the recipe or add the recipe manually.
To import a recipe, enter the recipe URL in the text box and click on “Import Recipe”.
Review the number of servings and ingredient list for accuracy; make any necessary revisions. Click on “Match Ingredients”.
Review any ingredients that could not be matched and make any necessary revisions. Click on “Save”.
To add a recipe manually, click on “Add Recipe Manually”.
Enter the recipe name, number of servings, and ingredient list. Click on “Match Ingredients”.
Review any ingredients that could not be matched and make any necessary revisions. Click on “Save”.
Compiling your data.
After both recipes are entered, record data from each recipe in the table below.
Navigate to the recipe data by clicking on the recipe name in “Your Recipe Box”.
To find “Your Recipe Box”, click on the “Food” tab on the top navigation bar and then select “Recipes” in the dark blue navigation bar underneath the top navigation bar.
Record data from each recipe’s Nutrition Facts in the table below.
Nutrient Data Table
Original Recipe
Modified Recipe
Calories (kcal)
Total Fat (g)
Saturated Fat (g)
Sodium (mg)
Potassium (mg)
Total Carbohydrate (g)
Dietary Fiber (g)
Sugars (g)
Protein (g)
Vitamin A (%DV)
Vitamin C (%DV)
Calcium (%DV)
Iron (%DV)
Writing your report
Organize your paper to ensure inclusion of all items/topics listed below. Using the topics as headers within your paper is encouraged.
Cover page
Introduction (include the purpose of the paper)
Original Recipe (include the recipe name, number of servings, ingredients and amounts of each ingredient, and complete preparation instructions)
Modified Recipe (include the recipe name, number of servings, ingredients and amounts of each ingredient, and complete preparation instructions; identify the changes in your modified recipe by changing the font [bold, color, italics, etc.] to distinguish it from the original recipe)
Recipe Data Table (include completed nutrient table from above)
Reflection
Summarize the changes you made to the original recipe and explain the reason(s) you made those specific changes.
How did the modified recipe turn out? Discuss changes in appearance, taste and texture.
Discuss any nutritional benefits that were gained in the modified recipe.
Discuss any unintended nutritional consequences that occurred due to the modifications.
Would you make the modified recipe again? Discuss why or why not.
Conclusion
References (use either AMA or APA citation style; include a minimum of 2 references; references listed must also be cited appropriately within the body of the paper
