I have an intake of milk equal to one cup and my recommendation should be equivalent to three cups. I need to drink two more cups daily. Milk is a good source of calcium, which is good for our bones. It makes our bones stronger. My intake of meat and beans is the equivalent to 3.2 ounces.
The fifth key fact on a food label is the footnote, which tells you the percentage of daily value is based on a 2,000 calorie diet. This statement must be on all food labels. The sixth and final key fact on a food label is the percent daily value. Percent Daily Values are based on the Daily Value recommendations for key nutrients but only for a 2,000 calorie daily diet. Conclusion A person’s ability to properly examine food labels can dramatically affect their general healthiness.
When using the 20% rule it works the same way. The can of Healthy Choice chicken noodle soup contains 25% of vitamin A. The daily value of vitamin A is an excellent source as it contains more then 20% of one’s daily value and it is a nutrient that is much needed. Now, when using the 5/20 rule for the nutrients that are not beneficial to our bodies, it is key to note the calorie serving size and percent daily value, which is listed in the top section of the nutrition label. The serving size indicates the amount that is good for 1 person as well as how many serving are in the container.
Fats were within acceptable range. To achieve her goal and keep other nutrients in balance, she will eat more meat for protein and eat more foods like grits, bread, and fries to balance her carbohydrates. Protein Complete or Incomplete Keneisha’s protein is incomplete because her recommended daily intake for protein was not within acceptable range. This fact is important because not getting enough protein causes her to be tired often. Daily Recommended Intake Keneisha’s daily recommended intake for protein was 44g and should have been 58g-204g, which means her DRI is below range.
Three-Day Food Intake Christina Gates SCI/220 October 22, 2012 Vicki Clithero Three-Day Food Intake The food intake for the three days I wasn’t aware of the amount of lipids that I took in. I just ate and drank whatever to monitor my usual diet. Proteins mostly came from the meat like the chicken patty, country fried steak, teriyaki chicken, bratwursts, eggs, and bacon. Most of everything that I had consumed had some sort of protein in the nutrition facts such as my instant mash potatoes has 2g worth of protein. Carbohydrates were in the sodas, mash potatoes also, toast, green beans, potato salad, bake beans, soba noodles, macaroni salad, and fried rice.
In her previous one day diet she was consuming small energy than recommended, she is between the ages of 19-50 her daily recommended of energy is 1940Kcal per day. In her new diet she had improved it in having more energy source foods such as: fruits and vegetable, dairy products, cereals. To improve the carbohydrate intake, now she is taking cereals, milk, bread, dairy products and fruits which will help her in build or maintain the required carbohydrates needed for her daily activity without getting tired and for the good function of the muscle. In her previous one day diet we can notice that she was having very few amount of fat, that is not good because as a personal training she does sweet a lot and fat it is good for body insulation, that is why she is improving her fat intake in that one week healthy diet plan, she is taking fats products such as: fish, eggs, butter, chips and some fat rich fruits. Her fibre intake was too low in her one day diet, which is not good for her healthy.
I have enjoyed the entire course, learning so much that will help me better my health and life. My favorite assignment was the three day diet analysis. I have learned so much about my current diet and what I needed to change to make it healthier. I thought I was eating a balanced diet and found I was lacking in almost every area and eating way to much sodium. I am starting to watch the labels on the food I buy watching for that sodium that is so high in so many foods.
Is The Baby Food Diet The Right Choice There are literally hundreds of fad diets that have emerged in the last 30 years. An example of a fad diet that has become popular in the past few years is the Baby Food Diet. One definition of a fad diet is a weight reducing diet that enjoys temporary popularity. In this paper, I will give a description of The Baby Food Diet along with pros and cons of this diet plan. Nutrient deficiencies and health implications are part of my evaluation.
When we don’t consume the recommended number of servings from the needed food groups. Making sure that we always go over the labels and make sure it’s part of what I need daily, Then make any adjustments needed to my food intake will ensure the right amount of calories carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins and minerals are taken. I consumed the right amount of the daily serving for the food group in the pyramid. The two tools that we should us for figuring out what kinds of food to eat, then how much food of any particular type to eat. The food tools or guidance system for food groups that until 2005 had been symbolized by the basic food pyramid.
Classification Essay In the present, a great number of people tend to take care their health more than in the past because having a good health provides a lot of benefits. There are several ways people do to make themselves healthy and have better body shapes such as exercise and going on a diet. Choosing diet to eat is also one of the ways since each diet has its own benefits, fruits and vegetables as well. Fruits and vegetables can be classified using the principle of color; each different color of fruits and vegetables contains unique health components which are crucial to our health. The first color fruits and vegetables is red.