The in depth nutritional analysis demonstrated how many necessary components contribute to the formation of a healthy, well balanced diet. It outlined the good aspects of my diet as well as the not so good aspects, which allow modifications to be made. The intake spreadsheet was a valuable tool to determine which foods were delivering adequate nutrients as well as which foods were contributed high calories with very little nutrients. I was most surprised that my sodium was so high; an amount that doubled what was recommended. I was also surprised that my calorie intake was significantly lower than what was recommended from the program. After looking over the spreadsheets earlier in the semester, I have made slight changes in my eating patterns this semester, however not as many as I had anticipated. I have been limiting my consumption of high empty calorie drinks such as lattes and mochas and only consumed fast food once or twice the whole semester. As the holidays are approaching I would also like to limit my consumption of sweets. I usually try to follow a well balanced diet; however affordability and the availability of some foods make this difficult. The three day dietary assessment is not necessarily an accurate assumption of my diet year round. Statistically three days out of 365 does not exactly lead to an accurate analysis but I also do not typically eat the same year round. If one typically eats the same year round this analysis would lead to more accurate results. While I currently reside in Minnesota, where the seasons are constantly changing, I am impacted by a limited time span of available fresh foods. During the spring and summer I tend to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables because they are readily available at roadside markets. The seasons also impact my level of physical activity. The winter brings cold and brutal weather which