Bread, pasta, oatmeal, breakfast cereals, tortillas, and grits are examples of grain products. • Protein Foods - All foods made from meat, poultry, seafood, beans and peas, eggs, processed soy products, nuts, and seeds are considered part of the Protein Foods Group. • Dairy - All fluid milk products and many foods made from milk are considered part of this food group. Most Dairy Group choices should be fat-free or low-fat. Foods made from milk that retain their calcium content are part of the group 2) Identify sources of essential nutrients • Carbohydrates - fruits, breads and grains, starchy vegetables and sugars • Protein – meat, fish, cheese, tofu, beans, lentils, yogurt, nuts, and seeds • Fat – omega-3-rich foods like fish, walnuts and vegetable-based oils • Vitamins –citrus fruits, strawberries and peppers • Minerals –bananas, potatoes and tomatoes.
Insoluble non-starch polysaccharides includes: wheat, corn, rice. Vegetables and pulses. Soluble non-starch polysaccharides includes: apples, citrus fruits and oats. Non starch polysaccharides an important component of a healthy balanced diet obtained from vegetables and cereals. Sugars: sugars occur naturally in food, such as milk fruit or can be added as well if you wish.
Vegetables have very good nutrients so when picking vegetables one should choose a variety of colors to get a variety of nutrients. Vegetables Lower blood pressure; reduced risk of heart disease, stroke, and probably some cancers; lower risk of eye and digestive problems; and a mellowing effect on blood sugar that can help keep appetite in check. Last but not least is my grain intake. My grain intake is the equivalent to 5.4 ounces and my recommended amount of grain intake is 6 ounces. I need a little more grain consumption to meet my recommended amount.
Unit 672 Promote nutrition and hydration in health and social care settings Hazel Marsh 1.1 There are main food groups which an individual must include in their diet in order for it to be balanced, they consist of; * Fruit and vegetables * Bread, rice, potatoes, pasta, and other starchy foods * Meat, fish, eggs, beans, and other non-dairy sources of protein * Milk and dairy foods * Food and drinks high in fat and/or
All other vitamins should be at least 80%. Address each vitamin under 80% of goal. Discuss the function for each vitamin and what foods you would find them in. |Vitamin A |Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin, |Liver, eggs, dark green and orange | | |meaning that it requires fat for your |fruits and vegetables, dairy products | | |body to absorb it. Vitamin A is needed | | | |for the growth and repair of body | | | |tissues, bone and tooth formation, and | | | |necessary for night vision.
Fiber, also known as roughage, contains many properties that aid our digestion tract, and allow us to process waste products more efficiently. According to Nutrition.gov (2013) fiber can be found in many of our favorite foods including whole grains, vegetables, and fruits. There are two types of fiber, soluble and insoluble. Soluble fibers dissolve in water, and when digested, “form viscous solutions in the intestines” (Grosvenor & Smolin, 2006). “Fibers that cannot be digested by bacteria in the large intestines are called insoluble fibers because they do not dissolve in water.” (Grosvenor & Smolin, 2006) High fiber diets can produce many benefits, including higher nutrient absorption levels, and better waste output.
Bread, pasta, oatmeal, breakfast cereals, tortillas, and grits are examples of grain products. * Protein Foods - All foods made from meat, poultry, seafood, beans and peas, eggs, processed soy products, nuts,
The Prime Protein Type Meal Plan (Gluten Free) 1. Make a commitment to choose ALL of your foods from your protein type nutrition plan. 2. Eat as much Fresh, Organic Food - as possible. 3.
My intake of all the nutrients was within the limits of the average comparison except I was a little low on my proteins by 5 grams and carbohydrates were low by over 100 grams. Watching what I eat could contribute to the lower levels of carbohydrates but a simple increase in whole grain would bring those levels up and also be a healthy choice. The proteins I consumed were completes proteins. The meats I ate were considered complete because they provide all the essential amino acids (Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011). Consuming the proper amount of macronutrients in your diet is essential for proper health and growth of your body.
Can help you implement the recommendations in the DRIs b. Provides personalized food choices among a variety of food groups to help you create a balanced diet c. None of the above 11. Which of the following are food groups is MyPyramid? a. Grains, vegetables, milk, sweets, meat, beans b. Grains, fruits, alcohol, sweets, meat, beans c. Grains, vegetables, fruit, milk, meant, beans d. Grains, vegetables, sweets, milk, meat, beans 12. Which of the following foods is most nutrient dense?