Nutritional Assessment

Hopefully I will be able to cultivate a successful consulting business (at least as a side project) after completing my Master's work and obtaining my Registered Dietitian status (2010). In the meantime, I have been doing nutrition assessments for friends as practice and a learning experience. The best way to start is with a 3 to 5 day food log, which I then analyze with the help of some pricey software I have. To do this at home for yourself, I would suggest checking out www.MyPyramid.gov. This USDA sponsored website allows you to analyze your food log through the MyPyramid Tracker link. It doesn't provide as detailed of a report as I might be able to give, but it gives you a good idea of where your diet falls in...