...3 Day Food Intake Jennifer Irizarry SCI/220 – Human Nutrition October 28, 2015 3 Day Food Intake For the last three days I was asked to record my daily food intake and analysis how protein, carbohydrates and lipids played a role in my health and what there functions are. This was intended to broaden my view of what a healthy lifestyle consists of and how to properly achieve it through a variety of food groups. The recorded data also helped zero in what my good and not so good eating habits and adjust them as needed to maintain a health and balanced diet. So for this purpose, I tried eating a variety of foods over the course of the three days Eating Log Comparison Day one, for breakfast, my meal consisted of pancakes topped with syrup and butter, a side of simple southwestern style hash browns, with a tad bit of salt for seasoning and two lean turkey bacon strips. For lunch I had a simple plate of spicy thai noodles (pad thai) with steamed vegetables. For dinner, I went a little overboard with a southern tsunami cream cheese sushi roll with salmon and a California sushi roll. After reviewing the results, I noticed that my protein intake was at 43g, which is below the recommended DRI range of 57-201g per day, carbohydrates were at 218g, which again is below the recommended DRI range of 259-374 g and my total lipids of 45g intake was also below the recommended DRI of 51-89 g. This information put my eating habits into perspective. I noticed I was not eating balanced meals...
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...Although this three day food intake was not typical reflection of my diet, this paper is to discuss my three day food intake of proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids from April 25th to the 27th. My daily diet should contain a balance of proteins, carbohydrates (carbs), and lipids (collectively called macronutrients). According to Kirby (2011), micronutrients are substances such as vitamins, and minerals that are essential for healthy growth and developments. The body only requires small quantities of micronutrients and without them serious problems can arise. The role of each micronutrient makes proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids equally important in my diet. Proteins are important for repair and tissue growth helps the body to make enzymes and hormones, as well as preserve lean muscle mass and is a source of energy. Carbohydrates are the body main source of energy and are easily broken down into glucose (sugar) which is used for immediate energy. They ensure that my muscles, kidneys, brain and nervous system properly functions also. All my life I have been told that fats (lipids) were bad for my health only to find out those small amounts in my diet is important for normal body function such as the absorbing of fat soluble vitamins and promotes normal growth and development. Boyers (2011), states that carbohydrates should provide the highest percentage of calories, or 60 percent to 65 percent. Fat intake should comprise 20 percent to 35 percent of calories with less than 10...
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...Keep two 24-hour logs of your food intake. For purposes of this assignment, do not include dietary supplements. 2) Keep two 24-hour logs of your activities. These should be the same two days on which you record your food intake! 3) Generate an eating plan and analyze your food intake and physical activity according to MyPlate online (www.myplate.gov). 4) Go to “My Reports,” provide the info requested, and print out your food intake and physical activity along with your personalized plan. 5) Using your results, evaluate the quality of your food intake and your activity level. Detailed directions: 1) On the diet logs attached, record everything you eat in two 24-hour periods, carefully noting amounts. Remember to keep track of beverages and condiments, too. The more accurate you are in recording amounts, the more accurate your analysis will be. For help in judging portion sizes, you can use the “Size Up Your Servings” handout available in the Oncourse Resources folder (i.e. 3 oz of meat is like a deck of cards…). 2) On the activity log attached, write down every activity you do beginning at 7 a.m. on one day and ending at 7 a.m. the following day. Remember to include all activities of daily living such as dressing, showering, driving a car, reading, etc. Include work and recreational activities, and include weekly activities that don't occur every day. The log gives you an example of how to convert weekly activities into hours/day. 3) Generate and eating plan and analyze...
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...Food Intake – 3 Days Edgar Burgos Cruz University of Phoenix SCI/220 Human Nutrition September 12, 2013 Prof. Pierre Edvrard Pharel Food Intake – 3 Days During this week, I Edgar Burgos had to conduct a food intake for 3 consecutive days. This paper will describe my nutritional endeavor for the past three days. I will provide different aspects of my nutritional needs and an in depth analysis on how proteins fats carbohydrates and fiber take part in my everyday diet and what are these functions. This is intended to broaden my views of a healthy lifestyle, and how to achieve it through a variety of food groups. During the 3 days food intake, I ate chicken, steak, beans, eggs and turkey which provided proteins. For carbohydrates I had: wheat bread, potatoes, lettuce, carrots, milk, apples, pasta, and white rice. Finally for lipids I had: vegetable oil, olive oil, regular butter and olives. My recorded protein, carbohydrates and lipids intakes are high compared to the recommendations of the Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) for my body measurements. The DRIs are recommendations for the amounts of energy, nutrients, and other food components that healthy people should consume in order to stay healthy, reduce the risk of chronic disease, and prevent deficiencies (Grosvenor & Smolin, 2012). Since my carbohydrates, lipids and proteins are high, I recommend eliminating the steak and any parts of the turkey and chicken which produces excess of fat. I would add more organically proteins...
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...3 Day Food Intake I will be discussing my three day food intake and putting it into perspective. I don’t fully agree with the result of the intake profile due to the lack of actual tools to truly add a person actual intake. I have recorded a three day food intake from March 14, 2014 to March 16, 2014 for the purpose of this report using Wiley Plus and Iprofile. The three day food intake gives a closer look at the nutritional value of the food I eat in my current diet. Furthermore I will be specifically discussing the intake of my protein, carbohydrates, lipids and fiber in my recorded three day food intake. Protein is needed by the body to help build muscle, but it is much more than that. Protein is in all your cells, accounting for you tissues and organs in the body. When you have too little protein your body starts to break down. Your body start taking the protein from your muscles to get the protein it needs. The organs and bones will be put at risk as well as a compromise immune function. Compared to fat and carbohydrate, protein is the most satiating of the macronutrients, meaning it will help fill you up and keep you feeling full so you avoid overeating and food cravings (Shade 2014). When you eat too much protein your body could raise your risk of serious diseases including cancer, heart disease, and liver or kidney problems. Partially, that is because so many protein-rich foods are also high in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium, all of which can enhance risk factors...
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...Food Intake Three-Day SCI/220 December 19, 2011 Laura Hatton Food Intake Three-Day Food intake consumed in one day is useful to record to note dietary habits, good, and bad, which are present. A record of three-day food consumption looks overwhelming in comparison. Evaluating three meals per day and snacks ingested is helpful to evaluate the effort made to eat healthier. The main portion of Proteins during the recorded three days comes from beef, yogurt, milk, beef jerky, peanut butter, and sea scallops. Carbohydrates come from oatmeal, sweet potatoes, yogurt, applesauce, pretzels, and grapes. Eleven percent of the carbohydrates come from oatmeal and grapes. The total lipid intake comes from peanut butter, blue cheese salad dressing, beef, and milk. According to the iProfile Daily Recommended Intake (DRI) (Wiley Plus, 2010), lipid intake should be within 53-93 g, and the personal intake is 31g. This is below the recommended requirement. Carbohydrate is extremely below the recommended DRI. 268-387g is the daily goal, and the intake is well below the recommendation at 85g. Protein intake is also below the DRI with a recommendation of 60-208g, the intake for three days is 50g. This is a concerning finding for the average person who is within the weight and height range. However, with this profile, for the height and current weight of the participant, oddly enough, the protein intake based on body weight is within limits. This would be appropriate to allow a weight loss...
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...Food Intake 3 Days Working with the Wiley PLUS iProfile has gotten better. At first it was not that much fun entering food was difficult. After working with the program it has gotten easier and I like working with it. And that is a big part of being able to use a tool like this. If you do not like it you will not use it. Reviewing the foods that I taken in over the three days the protein that I take in is mostly from Beef and chicken. But I am learning that there is protein in a lot of what I eat that I did not know about. Like in coffee, potato chips, salad, chocolate candy. This was shocking to me; my thought pattern was that all proteins are just from meat. Next I looked at carbohydrates witch I believed that they only came from bread. As I am learning that it comes from other things like salad, iced tea, jalapenos, and cheese. Looking for the lipid in my diet according to My Pyramid I have no intake of Oil. That is there is no present age of oil or it is under ten present. Which I thought that there would be a lot more oil in my food just in the cooking of the food. After reviewing my DRI I noticed that my carbohydrate intake is too low. I take in 182 g and it should be 311 – 449 g. To change this could add more whole grain breads and pastas because that would add carbohydrates and more fiber. My protein is also to low I get 47 g when I should be getting about 69 – 242 g. To get that up I am going to try and eat more turkey. And with the holidays...
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...addresses my personal food intake for the past three days. Next I will compare my food choices with my WileyPlus profile and determine whether I am maintaining healthy eating habits. There are foods that a person can eat in order to make sure that the daily required intake is being made. Sometimes it is really hard for a person like me to make sure I eat all the foods that I am supposed to so that I can consume all the nutrients that my body needs in a day. I know I will need to modify my eating habits along with exercising to complete a lifestyle change. Three Day Intake Foods recorded in my daily intake that provided protein were chicken and eggs. The foods that provided carbohydrates in my daily intake that was recorded were, bread, sprite, chicken and salad dressing. In the recorded food intake the foods that provided lipids were salad dressing, eggs, pizza, and chicken. Although these are three different groups of nutrients most of the foods listed are the same and they provide all three nutrients or at least two of them. Proteins, Carbohydrates and Lipids My average recorded protein, carbohydrate and lipid intake compared to the recommendations of the DRI were not completely met. My average recorded protein intake was 63g and the recommended intake based on my body weight was 77g. My protein intake was still within the acceptable macronutrient distribution range. My average recorded intake of carbohydrates was 286g, and the recommended intake was 324g – 468g. My total...
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...During my three-day food intake I learned about myself. There are many benefits of good nutrition. ”Medical Online” states “besides helping you maintain a healthy weight, good nutrition is essential for the body and all its system to function optimally for a lifetime.” A healthy diet promotes good sleep, gives the body what it needs to stay healthy, and provides energy. According to “Mealtime Memo” Good nutrition means getting the calories that we need for energy and the nutrients we need for proper growth. I’m learning that variety, balance, and moderation are the key to healthy nutrition. As I am learning what I should and should not eat I will like you to invite you to take a look at my food intake. This essay will converse about my intake of protein, carbohydrates, lipids, macronutrients intake ranges, fiber intake ranges, and dietary modifications based on three full days of my food intake. After recording my dietary intake for three days through the Wiley iProfile and reviewing the reports, I have found that this provides a better scope of my eating habits and the nutritional value in each thing I eat. According to the Wiley iProfile 2.0 (2010) I am within the recommended range for protein the range is from 68-240g and I only received 69g. I am on the lower end of the range. The main sources of protein recorded in my three-day study were yogurt, homemade spaghetti, lays potato chips sour cream and onions and McDonalds big Mac. All of the food that I ate seemed to have...
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...nutrient needed are protein, fats, and carbohydrates; these macronutrients help provide just the right amount of energy needed for our bodies witch we call calories. Nevertheless, my diet consist of chicken, fish, and soy, also I don’t have much sugar or junk food because of my diabetes. I do also eat a lot of rice, beans, and vegetable. In conclusion, I do have a lot of energy from eating a lot of nuts, peanut butter, and Red lines. The product Red Line is not the best product to be drinking for large amounts of energy because of the mass quintiles of vitams and caffeine that your inducing does have quite the side effect. Anita knows that bran flakes are higher in fiber than corn flakes are, but she cannot think of any other changes. A few days after making the suggested changes, Anita complains that she is bloated and feels more constipated than she was before changing her diet. One possible reason that Anita felt bloated and more constipated than she was before changing her diet, is that the bran flakes and the banana combination could have the effect of causing more constipation, due to the congested nature of the fiber that is located within the banana, which when mixed with the fiber of the bran flakes, causes bloating and congestion within her intestines as this food is being digested. In addition, it is also quite possible that the bran flake and orange juice combination can also be the cause of her bloated feeling, due to the fact that the combination of high-fiber bran...
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...Daily Diet Intake I discovered that my daily intake should contain the appropriate balance of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids. The key to essential growth for a healthy body is making sure that I have the right amount of vitamins and minerals. I learned that lack of these two micronutrients my body could face a lot of damage. Each role that the carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids play in my diet are important to keeping my body functioning. Proteins are a very important to the development and growth for my body. Proteins help to repair tissues in the body, helps the body regulate hormones and enzymes. Proteins are what gives the body a source of energy. When it comes to carbohydrates this is where I get my main source of energy that is broken down into glucose (sugar) which is used for my energy. Carbohydrates play a huge role in helping to keep my nervous system, brain, and muscles to function properly. I learned that with the right amount of carbohydrates, proteins, or lipids that this will help to promote a healthy and high function body. I will be discussing throughout my paper my three-day food intake of what proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids that I had. Over the three days the results took me by surprised because, I felt as I didn’t eat foods that was very nutritious. My protein intake was above the recommend amount but my carbohydrates could have been better. I feel as if I didn’t incorporate enough vegetables within the three days like I should have. My daily...
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...Turnitin Originality Report * Processed on: 22-Feb-2015 7:56 PM CST * ID: 508248008 * Word Count: 237 * Submitted: 1 Overcrowded Prisons By Brittany Hobson Similarity Index 0% Similarity by Source Internet Sources: 0% Publications: 0% Student Papers: N/A Overcrowded Prisons Brittany Hobson Eng/147 Feb 23, 2015 University of Phoenix Overcrowded Prisons Thousands of innocent people are accused of crimes that were not committed. Some of the accused were in the wrong place at the wrong time. However, our prisons are overcrowded. Innocent people shouldn’t be sent to prison. He are she could have been framed by the guilty person. People are given lengthy prison sentences. Least dangerous people should not get long prison sentences. “Eliminating the least dangerous offenders is helping to free up space in overcrowded prisons.”(America’s Prisons, 2006) Meanwhile, the violent criminals should remain locked up. (America’s Prisons, 2006) Also they should get the right amount of time for there crimes. In addition, non-violent prisoners are sent to prison for non-violent crimes. Some people break the laws just to have a place to stay. But 55 percent of those in the federal system are there for petty drug offenses. (America’s Prisons, 2006) I believe that non-violent drug offenders should get treatment instead of time in prison. Violent criminals that harm innocent people deserve time in prison. **Optional: If you have written a fourth body paragraph, place...
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...Food Intake – 3 Days SCI/220 Food Intake – 3 Days I kept a record of my dietary intake for three days using the WileyPLUS iProfile food intake journal. I definitely feel that the journal is a great tool since it breaks down the ingredients of my diet and shows me exactly what it is that I am putting into my body on any given day. In addition, since starting this journal I feel that it is important to be aware of what I am eating and I plan to continue to use this journal in the future. Not only does the journal allow me to record my daily diet but it also shows me the recommended daily values for each of the food groups, minerals, and vitamins based on my age, height, and body weight. Understanding what is being put into my body is essential for living a long, healthy life. I tried to eat a wider variety of foods over the course of the three days so that I could have a balanced diet to write about. Out of the foods that I included in my diet, only a few foods contained protein, carbohydrates, and lipids. The protein in my diet was attributed to the chicken and the green vegetables that I consumed over the three days. The carbohydrates in my diet were mainly from the bread and the pizza that I consumed over the three days. The lipids that I consumed over the three days were from the fatty foods that I ate, such as fish, bacon, and pizza. Lipids come from the fats and oils that are in my diet (Carter). According to the Dietary Recommenced Intake, I had exactly 100%...
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...Kimintang Sidibeh BI 213 Three Day Diet Analysis According to the food pyramid, my diet is horrible considering what I have consumed in these 3 days. It shows that I need to start eating more, and better quality foods. My sugar intake is too high and should be reconsidered. Possibly I could swap out processed sugars for natural sugars; such as in fruit. It is obvious from the records I have provided that I do not take in as much (if any) fruit that one should be consuming on a daily basis. Thus, not only am I depriving myself of vitamins, I am also depriving myself of the fiber needed in order for my digestive system and metabolism to work as necessary. I will have to incorporate more whole grains with fruit and vegetables to act as roughage, as going to the bathroom proves difficult for me- most likely this is why. I was astonished by how many carbohydrates I take in too. Eating a lot of carbs can add to the blockage/ movement in the bowels so I need to consider decreasing the TYPE of carbohydrates that I eat, cutting out white and processed breads and grains, replacing them for whole grains and wheat products. The only milk I intake is with my coffee and tea. Although I have four hot beverages a day with around 2 tablespoons of dairy, I am aware that this is no-where near the recommended 2 cups a day. On a good note however, I do not drink many sugary drinks at all- if any. Coffee, tea and water are my staple liquids therefore the sugar that I eat equals out...
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...NUT2040: Introduction to Nutrition Diet Analysis Project 1: MyPyramid Analysis and Macronutrient Analysis (100 points) Introduction to Overall Diet Analysis Project The Diet Analysis Project is divided into 3 projects due throughout the semester. The entire project is worth 200 points – Project 1 is worth 100 points, Project 2 is worth 35 points, and Project 3 is worth 65 points. The goal of the Diet Analysis Project is for you to understand your typical dietary habits in order to learn how you can improve your eating habits to benefit your health. To do this you will keep a 3-day food record and then analyze your diet by entering the data into an online software program called MyDietAnalysis. You will use the same 3-day food record and reports from MyDietAnalysis for all diet projects due throughout this course. Note: You will NOT be graded on your dietary habits; you will be solely graded on your performance for ANALYZING your diet. Introduction to Diet Analysis Project 1 Diet Analysis Project 1 is worth a total of 100 points. Following are instructions to complete the first section of the project. Using MyDietAnalysis When you purchased your text you should have received a card with your book that includes an access code to allow entry to an online program called MyDietAnalysis. If you purchased a used book with no access code, simply go to www.MyDietAnalysis.com[->0] where you can purchase access directly at the website. This is a required element of the...
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