Three Day Food Intake Record

Completing your 3-Day Food Journal As part of your program, we ask that you keep a record of everything you eat and drink for 3 days. Having an accurate record of your intake and eating habits will assist in making specific dietary recommendations for you. A sample journal has been provided for you on page 3. The journal may be completed at any time as long as it is prior to you begin your program.. To complete your food journal, please follow the guidelines below.  Select days that you will be making typical food choices and try not to change your eating habits. Holidays and special days may not represent usual eating behaviors. Be honest.The purpose of this journal is to help you develop an awareness of your eating habits so that nutrition goals can be individualized. Try to include 2 weekdays (Monday-Friday) and 1 weekend day (Saturday/Sunday) for a total of 3 days (they do not have to be consecutive). If you are unable to record all 3 days, please do as many days as possible. Carry the food journal with you during the day so that items can be recorded immediately after they are eaten. Make sure to record the time an item/meal/snack was consumed. Record EVERYTHING you eat and drink. Please be as specific as possible. List the type of food you ate including all condiments and extras (sauces, gravy, butter, ketchup, mayo, etc.)  Describe combination foods, such as what toppings came on the pizza or what was