I need to analyze the types of carbohydrates that I am consuming and make sure that the majority are whole grains and nutrient dense. Protein 14.6% of kCal’s from my intake came from protein and according to the AMDR’s range of 10-35%, my protein intake is on the low side. I have to consume more protein to decrease my disease risk. Some examples of food that I should add to my diet are legumes, fish and skinless poultry. With the help of the Intake Compared to DRI report I was able to identify the nutrients in which I was deficient in during my three day analysis.
Yes, because I was intake of much fat. My weight will be high, but now I am already overweight. I need to get a new diet for lose weight. 3. List the six highest sources of calories after analyzing Food List’s “Nutrient Breakdown of Foods in Analysis” (from all foods listed on food list- use two foods per day).
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.
The Sugar-Heavy-Low Nutrient Breakfast of Champions Andrea R. Wilkerson PSYCH 500 July 16, 2012 Dr. Jody Pendleton The Sugar-Heavy-Low Nutrient Breakfast of Champions The prevalence of childhood obesity has received increasing attention. Individual physical and psychological health and social and economic development are significantly impacted by personal weight. Recent Decades have seen an increasing prevalence of childhood obesity. Obesity in children is linked to adult obesity and is accompanied by adverse health status (Bouchard, 1997). There is robust science linking exposure to food marketing and poor diet, and in an effort to protect children from food marketing, the public health community has proposed a variety of remedial
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.
He informs the audience about obesity to emphasize how worse Americans’ health has become. Statistics are used frequently. For example, when experts (health professionals) are interviewed, Spurlock occasionally stops the interview and then uses statistics to prove or disprove what the expert has to say. He asks 100 nutritionists if people should eat fast food: only two out of 100 say consumers can eat fast food two times a week or more, 28 say consumers should eat
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.
Nutrient deficiencies and health implications are part of my evaluation. Also, a comparison to the USDA food guide and my opinion of this fad diet are included in the review of The Baby Food Diet. Created by celebrity trainer Tracy Anderson, The Baby Food Diet one of the latest weight loss fad promising to curb cravings, allow eating on the run, and lose weight quickly. The diet incorporates small jars of baby food into a daily menu plan. A person can eat a few jars a day as a snack, or to replace one to two meals as a way to control calorie intake.
Sine I decided to treat lose weight as a part of my behavior change, I would like to change my daily meals into health. I decided to be a vegetarian for two month. Eat vegetable could reduce carbon, increased skin health, increased natural consumption of antioxidants, and maintaining weight balance. I know that American foods are really boring and unhealthy, so I decided to cook Chinese vegetable dishes everyday. For instance, a blank croissant with a cup of milk for breakfast.
Monitoring my nutrient intake will also assist with weight loss which will improve the issues that I have with my knees. I would like to achieve the goal of exercising at least 3 times a week and eat a healthy diet which will result in a weight loss of 100 pounds which is my ultimate goal. I also have the goal of keeping a food diary which will assist me with the monitoring of my nutrient intake. This will assist me in knowing which foods I must decrease in eating and others I may need to increase in eating. I am sure that vegetables and fruits will be foods that I must increase intake.