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Journal/Log

Journal provides a complete record of food consumption and waste for one week. Each meal and snack are recorded.

Journal provides a record of food consumption and waste for approximately 3/4 of the week. Most meals and snacks are recorded.

Journal provides a record of food consumption and waste for approxiamtely 1/2 of the week. Some meals and snacks are recorded.

Journal provides a record of food cosumption and waste for less than 1/2 of the week. Few meals and snacks are recorded.

Data Collection

Data taken at each meal and snack in a careful, reliable manner.

Data taken approximately 3/4 of the time in a careful, reliable manner.

Data taken approximatley 1/2 of the time in a careful, reliable manner.

Data not taken carefully OR not taken in a reliable manner.

Plan to Reduce Waste

Plan for waste reduction is clearly outlined. Numerical goals are set.

Plan for waste reduction is oultined. Numerical goals are set.

Plan for waste reduction is unclear. Goals are set.

Plan does not provide concrete information regarding waste reduction or numerical goals.

Summary

Accurate and detailed account of the journey from start to finish. Numerical data noted regarding waste before and after.

Accurate and detailed account of journey. Numerical data noted regarding waste before and after.

Information about the journey noted. Some data regarding waste before and after.

Inconsistent account of the journey. Little to no data regarding waste before and after.