A Report On Protein Intake

15. Which of the following is NOT a possible toxicity symptom associated with vitamin C excesses?

| • Does not just state the facts (i.e., “I didn’t take in enough Vitamin C.”), but includes the implications of the deficit/excess. Includes citations for sources

2. Vitamin D- A group of steroids; resistant to heat, oxidation, acids, and bases; stored in liver, skin, brain, spleen, and bones. Promotes absorption of calcium and phosphorous; promotes development of teeth and bones. Sources: produces in skin exposed to ultraviolet light; in milk; egg yolk; fish liver oils; fortified foods. Excess: Diarrhea calcification of soft tissues, renal damage. Deficienceis: Rickets,bone decalcification and weakening.

This paper will focus on some important nutrients that are important for general health: fiber and protein. My personal daily intake will be analyzed to determine what foods are providing the right type of proteins and fiber, and how food consumption might be adjusted to provide for a healthier nutrient intake. It is important to state at the outset that the nutrient intake that is being used for this analysis is only for a one-day period. However, it will provide some insight into my eating habits and how those habits might be improved from a scientific standpoint.

I was kind of surprised by the numbers because I have never studied my daily intakes before and they are showing that I eat a lot of carbohydrates. Macronutrients are relatively needed in large amounts. I had consumed a vast quantity of these nutrients during my three day period. For example, 21 water bottles along with the above mentioned proteins, carbohydrates and lipids.

Boosting your immune system,Vitamin D helps your body regulate the absorption of your calcium and phosphorus.

How does your recorded micronutrient intake compare with the recommendations of the dietary reference intake (DRI)?

In looking over my Food Journal Summary and my Intake Compared to DRI dealing with micronutrients; I noticed my intake of Vitamin A was 88 micrograms and my DRI was 700 micrograms. I got 49% from the grilled cheese and 1% from the banana chips. To improve my Vitamin E intake I should eat more beef and cooked vegetables such as carrots. My Vitamin D intake was below the recommended range at 0 mg; I should eat more fish such as salmon or possibly find a Vitamin D supplement. My consumption of Vitamin E or Alpha-Tocopherol was an intake of 1 mg and my DRI was 15 mg. 28%, 3%, 19%, and 15% came from the chicken tenders, banana chips, grilled cheese, and French fries. To get a

The foods that I recorded in the last three days that include protein are Eggs, Bacon, Tomatoes, Kale, Fish, Broccoli, protein bar and protein shakes. The foods that provided Carbohydrate are, Eggs, Tomatoes, fish oil dietary supplement pills, Broccoli, Kale, Protein Shake and Protein Bar.

The 3-days-diet from the iProfile data shows the majority of protein intake from meats, such as chicken and tuna. The data shows that protein is a nutrient in nearly every food source but is lower than four grams if it is not a meat product.

b.ii. The dosage will depend on the age, weight, and other health issues of the person.

17) What is the minimum daily amount of dietary carbohydrate necessary to spare body protein from excessive breakdown?

Vitamin intake is a commonly overlooked necessity in basic nutritional health. What most people do not know is that certain vitamin deficiencies can cause many health risks and problems. Many people believe that are getting all the vitamins they need from their diet, however most of the time they are not. One of the most common vitamin deficiencies is the low intake of Vitamin D. There are some vitamins that are produced by the body such as vitamin K; however some of the most important vitamins are not produced by the body. Vitamin D is one of the vitamins that our body needs to function correctly that is not naturally produced by the body. Vitamin D can be consumed through

Vitamin D was another low percent of my RDA and I chose salmon and orange juice as sources of Vitamin D to add to my diet. I’m not really into seafood but the one fish I’m willing to eat is salmon because it is the only fish I like to eat growing up. I will try to eat salmon once or twice a month for dinner. I chose orange juice because just one cup is 34 percent of your daily value of Vitamin D so I would probably have a cup in the morning with my oatmeal. Folate is my last vitamin and I chose to add lettuce and oranges to my diet. I chose both because there easy to add to my diet and I can many things with either one like make a fruit salad or

Looking at the above increase list, I decided to increase my portion of vegetables to at least 1.5 cup by including more variety of veggies to my morning breakfast smoothies and as a side of salad or steamed veggies at every meal. Vegetables are excellent sources of an array of vitamins especially brightly colored veggies and dark green veggies. By including more veggies in my diet, I am essentially helping myself “up” my intake of vitamins as well, since I am especially low in vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin D, vitamin E and folate, by increasing consumption of veggies from different subgroups like brightly colored veggies ( e.g. sweet potatoes, carrots and red peppers) , dark leafy greens (e.g. kale, collard and spinach) and cruciferous vegetables (e.g. broccoli, brussels sprouts and cauliflower), which are packed with vitamins like vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin E and folate. Next on my list, is to increase my dairy intake by including low-fat yogurt and fortified soy milk, for example, 1 cup of Silk soy milk provides not only vitamin D, but also vitamins A and vitamin B12. This will help me increase my vitamin D intake, which I was sadly below the recommendation. Also by including more fatty fish like salmon and tuna in my diet will also help me increase my vitamin D intake. Another good source of vitamin D intake is the sun, so spending some time early in the mornings without sunscreen will also help me achieve this goal.