Dairy And Fats Are An Easy Fix For Some

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.

When comparing my calorie, fiber, and cholesterol average intakes to the target intake, I found that both my calorie and fiber intakes were under, and my cholesterol was okay. I was kind of surprised by this because I felt that I had eaten way more calorie and cholesterol rich foods than I actually did. After I looked at the Food Groups and Calories Report, I found that I was under in every category except for protein, in which I was over. The target amount for my grains was 6 ounces, and I only ate 5. For vegetables it was 2.5 cups, and I ate 1. For fruits it was 2 cups, and I ate 0. Dairy was 3 cups, and I ingested ¼ cup. Proteins was 5.5 ounces, and I went way over with 8 ounces. Oils was 6 teaspoons, and I ingested 5 teaspoons.

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

more than just your daily intake of proteins, carbohydrates, and fiber. Fukuoka states “Western dietetics, with its elaborate theories and calculations, could leave no doubt about proper diet. The fact is, it creates far more problems than it resolves” (72) this shows that todays modern diet that is perceived as perfect but it is for from it.

An adult should follow the ratio consumption of: 60% carbohydrates, 30% fat, and 10% protein. All of these are essential macronutrients for adult bodies as they are a main source of energy. However, it is important to note that the ratios may vary from person to person due to physiological demands (1). Examples of sources of protein are milk, eggs, meat, fish, and nuts. Sources of healthy fat include avocados, peanuts, and soybeans. Carbohydrate sources derive from foods such as bread, pasta, rice, and potatoes.

3) Based on my food guide, I would have to make slight adjustments to what I eat in general because currently, I am lacking food from the Milk and alternatives category. Therefore, I believe that I would need to consume more foods like, Yogurt and Cheese, since I don’t like the taste of milk and it also upsets my stomach. Another adjustment that I would need to make to what I eat in general is that, I should create a limit for my consumption of meat and alternatives category since it looks like I am consuming more than the recommended servings per day, which is two. Last but not least, according to my food guide, it is recommended that I have at least seven servings of fruits and vegetables, therefore, I would try to have another serving of

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.

Ever since I was a child my family asked me what I wanted to be. Answers ranged from princess and astronaut to a fourth grade teacher and an anesthesiologist, but as I got older and had to struggle with allergies and the food I was putting in my body I started paying closer attention to ingredient lists and nutrition facts. Every night I would go home and make a plate for myself that had the right serving sizes of each food group, I would weigh the foods and put them into a calorie and nutrition tracker to make sure that what I was eating was not hurting me instead of helping me. After going back to the doctor to be allergy tested again due to getting hives constantly; I found that pretty much all the foods I had been eating were causing me so much discomfort. All foods that are supposed to be extremely healthy for you such as almonds, celery, watermelon, green beans, and even potatoes turned out to be doing me the most harm. After I found out that I couldn't eat these things, finding foods that didn't contain any of these things became very hard, along

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

Eating more healthy food is an important goal for me. It is because it helps myself healthier, and helps my body function right. Also, it helps me prevent a lot of diseases, and illness. From the food analysis journal I have early, I see that I need to balance on my eating. I need all five categories like grain, vegetable, fruit, dairy, and protein food. I am under eating on all of them. Since I am taking this class and realized how important of food to do our body, I will take an immediately action. I need to figure out what kind of food in each category I want to eat, and need to balance how much I can eat for each day. Since, this is a weekend, I can go to grocery store to get what I want to eat. By Monday, I will started on eating all of the healthy food that I planning. Eating more healthy and keep tract on it is not easy, but

Unfortunately, as I was choosing from a vase variety of food products, I had to consider the price and the time required to prepare as I will be busy working all day. Thus, many of my food products I bought were not exactly healthy as they were often frozen and non-fresh. For instance, food products like frozen pizza and ramen noodles are instant foods and require microwaving, which is generally less healthy than cooked and fresh foods. As healthier foods are mostly more expensive than unhealthy foods, I was forced to give up healthiness to cut back on a few dollars. However, despite the difficult situation, I still managed to choose the healthier foods and tried to balance out the nutrients. For example, the okra cut is a healthy vegetable and is good for the body. I also managed to get bananas which has rich nutrients and is a very healthy fruit. The pack of yogurt I got also helps with my

Increasing physical activity and controlling total calorie intake to manage increased body weight are key factors in balancing calories to manage weight. Reducing the intake of calories from solid fats and added sugars, consume moderate levels of alcohol, and consume less than 300 mg per day of dietary cholestrol all play a major role in foods and food components to reduce. Choosing a variety of protein foods and increase vegetable and fruit intake are foods and nutrients to increase

2. Consuming a variety of nutrient-dense foods within and across the food groups, especially whole grains, fruits, vegetables, low-fat or fat-free milk or milk products, and lean meats and other protein sources.

The food recommendations would include eating nutrient dense food such as whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. Food that are low in fat or fat free. Such as in milk or milk products. Along with products like lean meats and other sources. An individual should limit their consumption

B. To change my diet, and improve my health I can do a list of things. First I would say that I could definetly eat more vegetables and fruits. In class, we said that seventy percent of the food we consume each day should be vegetables or fruits, because they help heal the body. I won’t lie, seventy percent of the food I eat a day is proteined-based, so I could start by going 40/40 with the vegetables and protein. The other twenty percent would be fats, sugars, and carbs. This would be the start, and as I get used to it I’d take another ten percent off of protein and put it to vegetables/fruits. To improve my health I will do this until my diet consist of seventy percent of vegetables, and fruit per day. I can also drink more water than, and eat less snacks/junk food.