Three Day Food Intake

To determine the level of my fiber intake from a 3 day sample of my diet, I performed a Prospective Diet Analysis. On average, I consumed 22.3 grams of fiber, just missing the recommendation of 25 grams. Coherent to the findings of the related studies, my cholesterol intake decreased and by the third day totaled 124.5 mg, which relates to 42% of the Daily Recommended Intake of 300 mg.

I was then educated on the six classes of nutrients, which are water, carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals and vitamins. I do realize there I no single food that can supply all six of these nutrients so it’s all about being an all around healthy eater that will matter at this point. Finding the foods that I like and I can incorporate into my eating habit that will take affect, even the foods I can take out of my normal routine will help. Being able to follow this routine, start trying and eating new foods and having these consistent in my life as well as pursuing more serious exercise will help my diet and nutritional needs currently and in the future. Now that I am educated on these

Changes that I would make among my vegetables, fruits, meat and meat alternatives and grain choices to increase my fiber intake would be to eat whole fruits instead of drinking fruit juice,

The DRI recommends that I consume a minimum of 25 grams of fiber daily. My current intake of dietary fiber falls short of meeting my recommended amount. Fiber is important in a healthy diet. It is beneficial in maintaining good digestive health and with prevention of diseases, including colon and rectal cancer. Adequate amounts of fiber also decrease the risk of heart disease by lowering the amount of LDL cholesterol within the blood.

When looking back at the week’s nutrition food diary you could see by looking at my

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.

However the individual hardly ever ate breakfast which isn’t good for her as she will feel tiered throughout the day. In order to avoid that I gave her a breakfast that are high in fiber along with foods that she likes. The tables are both shown below:

The DRI states that I should consume about fifty-two grams, and I consumed about eighty-seven grams. I am a person who loves to eat red meat, fish, and cheese. I love cheese. My recommendations for proteins is going to have to be that I cut back on my portion sizes. I do not eat the recommended portion sizes for meat, I will eat the whole slab.

Foods which are high in calcium, fiber, vitamins (A, C, and E), potassium, and magnesium.

My fiber intake was 41.1% of the recommended daily intake. I definitely feel that my fiber intake over the three days is about right. Fiber is an important part of a diet and a male such as me should consume 38 grams of fiber each

8. Referring to your printout, how much fiber did you consume on average per day?

Review how your recorded protein, carbohydrate, and lipid intake compares with the recommendations of the dietaryreference intake (DRI). If your recorded

Making sure nutritional needs become a part of any lifestyle requires understanding exactly what the body needs to obtain and maintain optimal health. The recording food intake for three days provides many areas of nutrition that I am more aware of that before; this includes protein, carbohydrate, lipid, and fiber intake needs. Meeting the nutritional needs of the human body helps to ensure a healthy lifestyle that is free of disease and illness.

• 20% or more is high – try to stay high in vitamins A and C, iron, calcium and dietary fiber

Fiber, with its chief contribution being to support healthy bowel movements, is known as a dietary necessity. Focusing on the benefits and negative effects, fiber is a unique substance that humans consume in various amounts on a daily basis (Harvard Health Publications, 2015). As with other substances too much may be harmful and too little could be detrimental. If a healthy diet must maintain a certain amount of fiber to aid in bodily functions, there must be an unhealthy amount of fiber at both ends of the quantity scale. As the nutrition movement remains underway we see many conflicting and controversial information with regard to various nutrients. What is claimed to be beneficial to our health one day can often be counter claimed later by a different group examining the health evidence stating an opposite effect, or claims to have no benefit at all. With regard to fiber, a substandard amount versus an appropriate quantity has numerous effects on the health of an individual.