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1. Running Head: RUA Part One
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RUA Part One 2
Nutrition Assessment Part One: Cronometer & Summary Report
Cory Jarosch, Estefani Vargas, Sandra Amezquita
Chamberlain University
NR 228: Nutrition Health & Wellness
Dr. Jin Kim
February 1, 2021
Cronometer Summary of Nutrient Report and Food Intake Day 1
Excess Nutrients
Sodium
Sodium (146%)
Grilled Cheese sandwich, Steamed Green Beans

2. Deficit Nutrients
Water, Carbs, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5,
Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin
K, Omega-6, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Potassium,
and Zinc
Water (2%)
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Carbs (49%)
Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Steamed Green Beans, Watermelon
Craisins
Fiber (26%)
Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Steamed Green Beans, Watermelon
Craisins
Vitamin B2 (39%)
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Vitamin B3 (33%)
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Vitamin B5 (15%)
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Vitamin B6 (12%)
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Folate (49%)
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Vitamin C (0%)
None
Vitamin D (21%)
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Vitamin E (15%)
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Vitamin K (28%)
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Omega-6 (34%)
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Copper (17%)
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Iron (22%)

3. Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Magnesium (18%)
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Manganese (21%)
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Potassium (5%)
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Zinc (29%)
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Cronometer Summary of Nutrient Report and Food Intake Day 2
Excess Nutrients
Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 (113%)
Cheeseburger on a Bun, Single Patty, Plain
Deficit Nutrients
Water, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6,
Folate, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin
K, Calcium, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus,
Potassium, Fiber, Omega-3, Omega-6, Protein
Water (14%)
Applesauce, Canned, Sweetened, Cheeseburger on a Bun, Single
Patty, Plain
Vitamin B1 (49%)
Cheeseburger on a Bun, Single Patty, Plain, Applesauce,
Canned, Sweetened
Vitamin B2 (47%)
Cheeseburger on a Bun, Single Patty, Plain, Applesauce,
Canned, Sweetened
Vitamin B5 (23%)
Cheeseburger on a Bun, Single Patty, Plain, Applesauce,
Canned, Sweetened

4. Vitamin B6 (44%)
Applesauce, Canned, Sweetened, Cheeseburger on a Bun, Single
Patty, Plain
Folate (32%)
Applesauce, Canned, Sweetened, Cheeseburger on a Bun, Single
Patty, Plain
Vitamin A (24%)
Cheeseburger on a Bun, Single Patty, Plain, Dandy, Celery
Sticks, Applesauce, Canned, Sweetened
Vitamin C (42%)
Cheeseburger on a Bun, Single Patty, Plain, Dandy, Celery
Sticks, Applesauce, Canned, Sweetened
Vitamin D (7%)
Cheeseburger on a Bun, Single Patty, Plain
Vitamin E (10%)
Applesauce, Canned, Sweetened, Cheeseburger on a Bun, Single
Patty, Plain
Vitamin K (8%)
Cheeseburger on a Bun, Single Patty, Plain, Applesauce,
Canned, Sweetened
Calcium (27%)
Applesauce, Canned, Sweetened, Dandy, Celery Sticks,
Cheeseburger on a Bun, Single Patty, Plain
Copper (36%)
Cheeseburger on a Bun, Single Patty, Plain, Applesauce,
Canned, Sweetened
Iron (32%)
Cheeseburger on a Bun, Single Patty, Plain, Dandy, Celery
Sticks, Applesauce, Canned, Sweetened
Magnesium (22%)
Cheeseburger on a Bun, Single Patty, Plain, Applesauce,
Canned, Sweetened
Manganese (20%)
Cheeseburger on a Bun, Single Patty, Plain, Applesauce,
Canned, Sweetened
Phosphorus (46%)

5. Cheeseburger on a Bun, Single Patty, Plain, Applesauce,
Canned, Sweetened
Potassium (16%)
Cheeseburger on a Bun, Single Patty, Plain, Applesauce,
Canned, Sweetened
Fiber (38%)
Bob Evans, Broccoli, Steamed, Applesauce, Canned, Sweetened,
Dandy, Celery Sticks, Cheeseburger on a Bun, Single Patty,
Plain
Omega-3 (10%)
Cheeseburger on a Bun, Single Patty, Plain, Applesauce,
Canned, Sweetened
Omega-6 (10%)
Cheeseburger on a Bun, Single Patty, Plain, Applesauce,
Canned, Sweetened
Protein (34%)
Cheeseburger on a Bun, Single Patty, Plain, Bob Evans,
Broccoli, Steamed, Dandy, Celery Sticks, Applesauce, Canned,
Sweetened

6. Cronometer Summary of Nutrient Report and Food Intake Day 3
Excess Nutrients
Vitamin A and B12
Vitamin A (148%)
Carrots, tossed salad, apple, cheeseburger
Vitamin B12 (113%)
Cheeseburger
Deficit Nutrients
Energy, water, carbs, fiber, net carbs, fat, omega-3, omega-6,
B2, B5, folate, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K,
calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus,
potassium
Energy (37%)
Cheeseburger, apple, salad, carrots
Water (15%)
Apple, salad, cheeseburger, carrots
Carbs (39%)
Apple, cheeseburger, salad, carrots
Fiber (24%)
Apple, cheeseburger, salad, carrots
Net Carbs (41%)
Cheeseburger, apple, salad, carrots
Fat (33%)
Cheeseburger, apple, salad, carrots
Omega-3 (16%)
Cheeseburger, salad, apple, carrots
Omega-6 (10%)
Cheeseburger, apple, carrots
B2 (49%)
Cheeseburger, apple, salad, carrots
B5 (26%)

7. Cheeseburger, apple, salad, carrots
Folate (43%)
Cheeseburger, salad, apple, carrots
Vitamin C (43%)
Apple, salad, cheeseburger, carrots
Vitamin D (7%)
Cheeseburger
Vitamin E (11%)
Apple, cheeseburger, salad
Vitamin K (40%)
Salad, apple, cheeseburger, carrots
Calcium (24%)
Cheeseburger, apple, salad, carrots
Copper (35%)
Cheeseburger, apple, salad, carrots
Iron (31%)
Cheeseburger, salad, apple, carrots
Magnesium (27%)
Cheeseburger, apple, salad, carrots
Manganese (25%)
Cheeseburger, salad, apple, carrots
Phosphorus (49%)
Cheeseburger, apple, salad, carrots
Potassium (21%)
Cheeseburger, apple, salad, carrots

8. Group Summary
The menu analysis is for a five-year-old boy, 3'7 in height, and
41 pounds. The results from the Cronometer indicate there is
more-so extreme deficiency than excess of nutrients during the
three days recorded; 13, 21, and 30. The excess nutrients
counted were any that were over 100 percent and the deficient
nutrients counted as anything under 50 percent, not including
amino acids.
The Cronometer results show that the most common nutrients in
excess are sodium with about 146%, vitamin B12 with 113%,
and vitamin A with 148%. Sodium is an essential mineral in the
body that aids in balancing the osmotic pressure of the body
cell, nerve, and muscle coordination. However, excess sodium
in the body raises blood pressure, and other conditions such as
heart failure, stroke, and kidney failure (Cox, 2013). Excess
vitamin B12 is usually removed through urination, however,
some more severe causes of too much B12 in the body can be
liver disease. Vitami n B12 is usually stored in the liver for
over a year (Husney, 2021). Lastly, too much vitamin A over
long periods of time can lead to nausea, lightheadedness,
vomiting, or headache. Being that this child is so young,
vitamin A supplements are not necessary unless prescribed, but
too much can lead to death in rare cases (Dewar, 2019).
Some of the nutrients deficient from the Cronometer, results
include energy, water, Carbs, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3,
Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin C, Vitamin D,
Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Omega-6, Copper, Iron, Magnesium,
Manganese, Potassium, and Zinc. Water is an essential
component of the blood and maintaining body temperature.
Carbs are the main source of energy helpful for the normal
functioning of the body. Fiber helps in the digestion process and
reduces the risk of chronic diseases (Gunnars, 2018). Vitamins

9. are essential nutrients in enhancing the body fighting against
infections. Omega-6 improves brain functioning, while metal
minerals play a significant role in bone development and blood
functionality. Therefore, it is important to ensure that all these
nutrients are available in the meals to better the body's overall
function.
Group Conclusion
The five-year-old boy’s lunch menu is more deficient in
nutrients and minerals than it is excess. Thus, he should
maintain sodium, vitamin B12, and vitamin A below 100% per
meal to avoid health issues down the road. Likewise, nutrients
such as water, carbs, and fiber are essential in the body's
hydration, digestion, and energy, considering he is young and
active. Vitamins are also crucial components in the meals to
maintain a strong health profile. Since the boy is at his growing
stages, minerals are a good diet constituent to building strong
bones, enhance nerve coordination, brain functioning, and blood
composition. All these nutrients and minerals in excess should
be maintained above 50% per meal. Ultimately, it is important
to hold all the components of a well-planned diet at optimum
levels to enhance the boy's healthy growth and development.
The lack of nutrients concerns should be taken to the schools’
board to try to improve the foods being fed to these students.
This project has made us realize school menus may seem
healthier just because you see fruits and vegetables on the list,
however the lack of nutrients for the pediatric population at this
school is disturbing. If schools were to take a better approach
to serving foods with better nutrients to these young kids,
maybe the disease rate of certain problems in the US would go
down in the future.
References
Cox, L. (2013, May 30). Why is too much salt bad for you?
Retrieved from
https://www.livescience.com/36256-salt-bad-
health.html#:~:text=Excess%20

10. Dewar, G. (n.d.). Vitamin A supplements: Is your kid getting
too much vitamin a? Retrieved
February 03, 2021, from
https://www.parentingscience.com/vitamin-A-supplements.html
Gunnars, K. (2018, May 23). Why is fiber good for you? The
crunchy truth. Retrieved
From https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/why-is-fiber-good-
for-you
Husney, A. (2019, April 18). Health library. Retrieved February
03, 2021, from
https://allpeds.com/for-parents/child-health-
library/healthwise/?DOCHWID=hw43820