Daily Food Plan

Based on a 24 Hour Recall of my diet, results using NutriCalc Plus report that my food intake lacked a healthy balance of all food groups. My Grain intake reached only 60% of the My Plate daily recommendations. My Vegetable intake was a mere 50% of the recommended servings. Additionally, I consumed 84% of the daily recommendations for the Dairy Group. Nonetheless, I did exceed the recommendations for the Fruit Group and Protein Group with intakes of 155% and 107%, respectively.

According to my three day diet analysis it seems like my eating habits are poor. Not necessarily that I am consuming too many bad foods but I am not getting the all around nutrients that I need on a daily basis. Sometimes not eating enough. Or ot finding time to eat at all is a big issue in this. Due to my job and the lack of time I have at home it is hard for me to get the nutrients I need on a daily basis. With the target that is shown of six oz. of grains two and a half cups of vegetables, two cups of fruits, two cups of dairy and five and a half oz. of protein foods I fell short in most of the areas that were targeted for me. My biggest two areas of consumption was refined grains and protein.

The purpose of this assignment is to track and display the food choices we make and the way we eat affects our lifestyle and health. This paper addresses my personal food intake for the past three days. Next I will compare my food choices with my WileyPlus profile and determine whether I am maintaining healthy eating habits. There are foods that a person can eat in order to make sure that the daily required intake is being made. Sometimes it is really hard for a person like me to make sure I eat all the foods that I am supposed to so that I can consume all the nutrients that my body needs in a day. I know I will need to modify my eating

Proper nutrition is important in maintaining a long and healthy life. Most Americans are rushed due to their busy work schedules, and do not take the time to plan their diets properly. Like me, most Americans are unaware of the importance of eating a healthy diet and consume too many foods without the proper nutrients. Throughout my life I have been fortunate. I have not had any major health problems, and have been able to consume most foods without having to worry about gaining weight. These last two years, however, I started to gain weight and have become concerned with my diet. Changing my poor eating habits has been difficult for me, however, having this assignment has taught me that it is not as difficult as I previously

I have learned a lot from this two-day diet analysis assignment. In my two day assessment, I recorded my food intake, quantities, drinks, snacks, condiments, where and who I was with during the meal, the time of day, and the amount of time I spent eating. I was able to analyze my diet to examine what I was eating and what types of nutrients I was getting. I then compared all aspects with my recommended levels of nutrients for my dietary recommended intake. I learned that my eating habits are not the best and could lead to serious health problems in the future that may be detrimental.

The first part of the report I would like to examine is the different food groups taken into my diet over the past four days. There are five major food groups which make up the dietary requirements of the body: Dairy, Grain, Fruits, Vegetables, and proteins. Each brings an essential source of nutrients to the body, which allows the body to function at a normal level of homeostasis. I noticed ever since I have fractured my back there has been a dramatic change in my diet, and physical activity level. Overall, I take in less than the recommended amount of calories of 2000 per day. I on average exceed the amount of fruits needed in a day, hit the level for protein, and dairy, but failed to meet the allocated portion of vegetables everyday. An alarming part of diet that I noticed was I exceeded my sodium intake everyday. This could be attributed to the fact of the

The purpose of this assignment is to increase self-awareness of the student by analyzing personal nutritional intake and activity routine throughout the course. In turn, the student will be able to help others modify their diet and activity, and improve overall wellness. An examination of a personal food and activity assessment will provide the student with essential data from which to change their health and wellness behaviors.

1. Eating plenty of fruit and veg- This was good for me to think about when my individual could eat her fruit most important in the day, as before creating the healthy plan she was not eating lot of fruit, it is very important that individuals get their five a day, this could be used when the individual is on the go instead of going to get a take away, she can go and eat some fruit which is going to fill her up as much as the take away but will be better for her health and her body, it will also give her a better nutrition to the body and also her brain for energy. This is also for her veg as well which we need to have every day.

Which foods in your recorded daily intake provide protein? Which provide carbohydrate? Which provide lipids?

These meal plans included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks. Breakfast consisted of either oatmeal, with milk and cinnamon, or a smoothie, the ingredients varied but typically included: fruit, vegetables, honey, milk, yogurt. Lunch was made up of the last nights’ leftovers or a salad, with lots of vegetables and grilled chicken and very little salad dressing. Dinners were a little more interesting I tried to mix them up between home made soups, salads, and stir-fries. Snack were a little simpler most being fruits, vegetables, nuts, and

My three worse dietary plans are eating fast food at least twice a week which contains less vitamin C with less fruits and vegetable, not eating food with enough calcium such as milk, fortified orange juice and fortified cereal. Lack of my food intake with little or less vitamin D has really hurt me greatly: these foods

On May 19, 2014, to May 21, 2014 I kept track of my food intake and the results startled me. I found out that my lipid, fiber and macronutrient was under my dietary recommended intakes (DRI). My protein level was in normal rage but at the low end of normal. Seeing these results have proven that I need to take more time to ensure that I am eating healthier. Not providing my body with the right amount of nutrients can lead to a lot of different health issues and long term health issues. In order to stay healthy and maintain an active life style I must slow down and take time to ensure I’m giving my body what it needs to function properly.

According to my “My Plate Daily Checklist” I am supposed to be consuming 2600 calories daily. This includes 2 cups of fruits. 3.5 cups of vegies, 9 oz. of grains, 6.5 oz. of protein and 3 cups of dairy. For the most part I am under in most categories of food due to my own personal schedule and my lack of time to really fit everything into one 24-hour day. I am also not drinking enough water thus implying I am dehydrated most of time which I can tell because my lips are always so dry. I rarely consume the 8 glass recommended amount of daily water. I for the most part drink water and milk so my beverage choice shouldn’t really affect my health negatively. I can eat more vegetables to further improve my health thus increasing my likelihood of longevity. Through commitment I can be successful in the goal I am setting for myself.

My motives for eating the way I usually do is because of habit and my Chaldean culture. My parents influence a vast majority of my eating habits. I believe their influence is a good thing because, I was raised up eating their healthy home cooked meals and they taught me what is okay to eat and what isn’t. After using the USDA SuperTracker, I have figured out that I am not much of a healthy eater as I thought I was, but I could work on getting more of the nutrients I am lacking (Calcium, Potassium, Magnesium, Vitamin D, Vitamin E and Choline), and consume more foods from different types of macromolecules. According to the SuperTracker report, I ingested the recommended amount of carbohydrates, vegetables and protein, but I am not eating the

2,000-calorie meal plan includes 2.5 cups of vegetables, 2 cups of fruits, 5.5 ounces from the protein foods group, 3 cups from the dairy group, 6 ounces of grains, 6 teaspoons from the oils group and 258 extra calories from foods of your choice.