Dietary Assessment

As I analyze and compare my consumption to those recommended, my diet is not as healthy as it could be. I enjoy to snack, unhealthily, and eat foods that are convenient for my lifestyle rather than my health. I only received 57% of my calcium recommendations, 27% of potassium, 77% of copper, 67% of iron, 49% of magnesium, 75% of phosphorus, 78% of zinc, 49% of vitamin A, 92% of vitamin B6, 20% of vitamin C, 13% of vitamin D, 20% of vitamin E, 32% of vitamin K, 92% of folate, and 44% of choline; so in those areas, I lacked to meet adequate needs. Selenium, sodium, vitamin B12, thiamin, riboflavin, and niacin, I consumed sufficient amounts or more than what I needed.

The process of having a nutrition assessment conducted on myself was insightful. As a dietitian, I participated in a similar assignment many, many years ago in school so this experience was not altogether unfamiliar. Although that being said, the experience itself was quite different. Doing this back in college over twenty years ago, I was very conscientious and intentional about my food choices, physically fit, had never had any type of serious acute illness, and was I free of chronic disease. Back then it was easy, and actually kind of fun, to have a nutrition assessment conducted on me. In hindsight, I realize it was fun back then because I was, in almost all regards, doing quite well achieving my goals for health and fitness.

t has been pointed out that there is a possibility of deficiencies in trace elements during TPN nutrition control procedures without the addition of trace elements, and, in fact, in several foreign countries have developed TPN solutions containing plural trace elements for the purposes of therapy. (9) In this studied we applied a TPN solution to a group of rats with a trace element deficient diet and compared it with a group of rats with a TPN diet supplemented with iron, zinc, copper, manganese, and iodine were compared while the rats were alive.

Vitamin A is very important in several body metabolisms. It is usually fat soluble. This Vitamin is important for cell growth and for vision. It is a strong antioxidant that usually protects the body from breakdown due to free radicals. These free radicals, cause illness in the body and are contracted after the body is exposed to pollution, stress or intake of a poor diet. Vitamin A is thus important in neutralizing this damage to body cells and keeps the body stress free by improving the immune system. This reduces fatigue in the body. This Vitamin is also important in the manufacture of red blood cells. These are used for carrying oxygen and nutrients to all body cells so that they are supplied with nutrients at all times. This ensure that body cells are energized at all times reducing the instances of fatigue. Too much of it is however harmful to the body since it is fat soluble. An excessive consumption of it can lead to head aches, liver damage and death. People are therefore advised to seek the opinion of the doctor so that they may know what proportions of vitamin A to consume. Food sources that are a good source of this Vitamin include carrots, sweet potatoes, leafy greens, lettuce, fish, tropical fruits and liver. One may also consume vitamin A

As you know there are many drugs used against migraine. Many of these drugs contain caffeine, for good reason: caffeine relieves migraine by reversing caffeine withdrawal. Migraine drugs that contain caffeine include Fiorinal (40mg caffeine), Fioricet (40mg caffeine), Excedrin (65mg caffeine), Anacin (32mg caffeine), Cafergot, Norgesic Forte (60mg caffeine), and others.

Male C57BL/6J mice (No. 11401300006402), weighing 20 ± 2 g, will be used for this experiment. 7-month old mice will be maintained in a room at 23 ± 2°C and a relative humidity of 50 ± 10%, with a natural light-dark cycle. Food (6 mg thiamine-HCl as the form of TPP) and water will be provided ad libitum. After acclimatization for 1 week, the mice will be divided into two groups (n = 10 in each group) based on dietary difference: the dietary TPP depletion group (no TPP added) and the dietary TPP supplementation group (6 mg thiamine-HCl/kg diet as the form of TPP). The supplementation level will be based on Nutrient Requirements of Laboratory Animals: Fourth Revised Edition, 1995 [1].

This report examines the various factors in a vegetarian diet that account for most of the energy required by the human body. The purpose of this report is to find out if a vegetarian diet can maintain normal physiological energy levels. In this day and age, many misconceptions arise regarding vegetarians. Some believe that vegetarians are lethargic and physically weak because they do not get enough nutrients from their diet. Having been a vegetarian my entire life, I can say that I haven’t had issues with low energy or any nutrient deficiencies. Some people might say that vegetarians eat vegetables and nothing else. In actuality, vegetarians cannot be placed into a single group. There are five main types of vegetarians: lacto vegetarians, lacto ovo vegetarians, pescatarians, pollotarians, and vegans. Lacto vegetarians eat vegetables and dairy products, whereas lacto ovo vegetarians, such as myself, eat vegetables, dairy products, and eggs. Pescatarians consume vegetables and fish products, avoiding all other meats. Pollotarians eat vegetables and chicken as their source of animal product. Vegans only eat vegetables and avoid all dairy and animal products. Maintaining physiological energy in all diet groups depends on various factors such as:

Low micronutrient intake may contribute to psychiatric illness.34 35 36 Intake of many micronutrients is inadequate in the United States, as shown in Figure 2. RDA levels are deemed to be “sufficient to meet the dietary requirements of nearly all (97 to 98 percent) of healthy individuals”, but do not ensure mental health for at-risk sub-populations:13 “intake at the level of the RDA or AI would not necessarily be expected to replete individuals previously undernourished, nor would it be adequate for disease states marked by increased requirements.” 37

had metabolic disease and those that had been living in another country other than Taiwan for the year prior to the commencement study2. Moreover, data collected included the following: anthropometrics, sociodemographics, history of menstruation and reproduction, menopausal status, lifestyle, medical history, family cancer history2. In order to assess the daily intake of vitamin D among all participants, the researchers developed a 31-item semiquantitative food frequency questionnaire (FFQ). Cases were expected to assess their diet a year before diagnosis. On the other hand, controls were given one year before their interview to become a participant. In terms of the FFQ, there were 7 responses to be made, which was to be determined by

Male C57BL/6J mice (No. 11401300006402), weighing 20 ± 2 g, will be used for this experiment. 7-month old mice will be maintained in a room at 23 ± 2°C and a relative humidity of 50 ± 10%, with a natural light-dark cycle. Food (6 mg thiamine-HCl as the form of TPP) and water will be provided ad libitum. After acclimatization for 1 week, the mice will be divided into two groups (n = 10 in each group) based on dietary difference: the dietary TPP depletion group (no TPP added) and the dietary TPP supplementation group (6 mg thiamine-HCl/kg diet as the form of

Remedies for migraines can go in any direction. My first finding was that many people take a natural approach with essential oils or vitamins. Rosemary, lavender, and peppermint oils have been shown to soothe migraines (Ahmed). Vitamins that have historically aided in migraines include: vitamin B2, magnesium, and turmeric curcumin. I originally came across turmeric curcumin pills while browsing Pinterest and found them through this research project. I decided to try out turmeric curcumin vitamins. The Turmeric for Health website states

Many healthy people are taking vitamins daily. What’s your opinion? You may design a clinical study to support your opinion. Please outline those basic components of your clinical study.

The aim of this practical work is to check the usual food intake during a weekday and weekend. Total nutrient intake distributions and supplement consumption were informed. A group of individuals selected between 22-37 years of age including both genders, and food diary and 24hr recall method is used to measure the nutritional intake. Results obtained using SSPS software a statistical significant difference (P value 0.05) seen between weekend and weekday.

While the type of foods I consumed generally remained the same, the caloric consumption varied widely. Furthermore, my diet contains staples that were evident in this trial, as well as before and after. However, this seventeen day trial may not be entirely accurate as a whole. The macronutrient breakdown is most likely correct and stable throughout. Nevertheless, the

A balanced diet is an essential tool to ensure the body has the energy required to function efficiently, excessive or decreased level of nutrients can affect how the body functions and absorb other nutrients, resulting in impaired performance. The focus of this essay is Sal, a fifteen-year-old girl, who is of normal weight and as a vegetarian she does not eat fish or meat but does eat some dairy and eggs. Analysis of the data provided on Sal identifies where adjustments in her diet could be beneficial in ensuring she achieves this.