...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 and lean meats. I will definitely eliminate fat foods and will emphasize in low fat – low carbohydrate foods. I ate both high quality and low quality proteins, and when combine both provided complimentary proteins. This is very important because they compensate for deficiencies in essential amino acid content in each protein (Wardlaw & Smith, 2011). In my life...
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...reports for the findings in the following paper, Food Intake—5 Day. The foods in my recorded daily intake that provide protein are: whole wheat toast, burgers, roast beef sandwiches, sausage, quesadillas, chicken wrap, and my daily supplements. The foods that provide carbohydrates are: roast beef sandwiches, French fries, tomatoes, quesadillas, chicken wrap, and soda. The foods that provide lipids are: roast beef sandwiches, sausage, burgers, fish tacos, onion rings, and eggs. After reviewing my recorded protein, carbohydrate, and lipid intake compares with the recommendations of the dietary reference intake (DRI), my results are as follows: Calories recommended: 2430, calories intake is 1255. My recommended in Fat Total is 20 - 35%, my intake is 686 kCal. My recommended in Carbohydrates 45 - 65%, my intake is 370 kCal. My recommended protein is 10 - 35%; my actual intake is 221 kCal. I am over acceptable macronutrient distribution range in my fat totals, under acceptable macronutrient distribution range in carbohydrates, and within acceptable macronutrient distribution range in protein (Grosvenor & Smolin, 2010). According to Cleveland Clinic (2013), “a gram of fat has about twice as many calories per gram as carbohydrates and proteins.” Reducing fat intake lowers cholesterol which will help reduce the risk of heart disease. By reducing the fat intake will also help reduce risks in developing high blood pressure, cancers, and...
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...Joshua Taylor Professor McKinney NFA 201 10 November 2014 Macronutrient Composition of Pyramid Groups 5 Major Food Groups | The Macronutrients (energy nutrients) | Non-nutrients | | Carbohydrates | Protein | Fat | Phytochemicals | GrainsExamples * Bread * Cereal * Rice * Oats * Pasta | Yes, there is a significant amount of Carbohydrates in Grains, altogether. | Yes, there is a significant amount of Protein in Grains, altogether. | Yes, there is a significant amount of Fat in Grains, altogether. | | VegetablesExamples * Starchy * Green, red, & * Yellow * Beans | Yes, there is a significant amount of Carbohydrates in Grains, altogether. | | No, there is not a significant amount of Fat in Grains, altogether. | | Fruits | Yes, there is a significant amount of Carbohydrates in Grains, altogether. | Yes, there is a significant amount of Carbohydrates in Grains, altogether. | | | Dairy (Milk, Cheese, & Yogurt) | No, there is not a significant amount of Carbohydrates in Grains, altogether. | | | | (Meat Poultry, Fish, Dry Beans, Eggs, & Nuts) | | Yes, there is a significant amount of Carbohydrates in Grains, altogether. | Yes, there is a significant amount of Carbohydrates in Grains, altogether. | | Following are some things to consider as you complete your chart: The macronutrients (energy nutrients) * Carbohydrates: Is the carbohydrate, in the food group, in the form of a starch, sugar, or fiber? If it’s a sugar...
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...to make some changes to meet my nutritional needs. I have found some huge nutrition gaps that I need to fill to remain healthy and avoid any long term problems. My Diet I have been consuming a low carb diet for awhile now, which has caused a significant rise in my protein intake. The I Profile reports helped me understand what foods I am consuming, and into what classifications they fall. The proteins that I consumed during the three days were as follows: Omelet, egg and cheese Pork, shoulder Spinach salad with cheese or eggs Steamed Crab Steamed Shrimp Sausage Patty Philly Cheese Steak Hot Wings Link Sausage Roasted Chicken Cheddar Cheese The carbohydrates that I consumed during the three days were as follows: Salad Michelob Ultra The lipids that I consumed were as follows: 2 Eggs Pork shoulder Spinach salad with cheese or egg Avocado Steamed crab Steamed shrimp Sausage, pork patty Documenting my food intake for three days was an eye opening experience. I have been eating a low carb diet and knew that my fiber and carb intake would probably be inadequate. What I did not know is that my diet would also be lacking in other areas. While my diet is full of proteins, it is lacking in...
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...of reference values used to assess and plan a healthy individual’s nutrient intake (Wardlaw et. al., 2011, p. 60-61). During a consecutive three-day period, protein intakes, carbohydrate intakes, lipid intakes, macronutrient intake ranges, fiber intake ranges, and dietary modifications are recorded and analyzed in iProfile. Recorded Protein, Carbohydrate, and Lipid Intakes. Macronutrients are substances needed for growth, metabolism, and for other body functions. Macronutrients are nutrients that provide calories or energy (Gary R. 1998) Good day mam, i noticed you graded me a zero in the week one game quiz. I was only added to the class a day before the start date and i did not have access to the class until the first day of class, so i managed and rush to get all my assignments done that same day. Infact i did the game quiz test at the laptop room downstairs during our 30minute break in class just becuase i wanted to get things done then only to find out i got a zero for it. Please may i request to take the game again because i really do not like losing marks. Protein, Carbohydrate, & Lipid Foods In my recorded daily intake, the foods consumed that provided the proteins consisted of: the baked fish fillets, hard boiled eggs, turkey bacon, and oven-baked chicken. The foods that provided the carbohydrates consisted of: strawberry yogurt, honeydew melons, strawberries, watermelon, blueberries, salad blend with iceberg and romaine lettuce, raspberry vinaigrette dressing...
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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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...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% of the DRI for protein-carbohydrate-fat intake, which I was happy to see. However, my protein intake based on body weight was 370%, which was high. I feel that the protein in each of the foods I ate was overall at a good rate, which combines to be complementary. This is important for having a healthy balanced meal, which attributes to good health. Macronutrient Intake Macronutrients...
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...studies have clarified that taking a nutritional approach, and controlling the intake of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins can decrease health risks associated with one’s dietary intake. A staggering increase in diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and other medical conditions has lead medical professionals to recognize that controlled diets can help restore ideal health and lower the risk of medical conditions associated with poor diet. In my own personal 3 day food intake study, I became aware of the importance of balancing proper proportions, eating frequent meals as opposed to binge eating, and the dietary modifications that are necessary for me obtain optimal health. This study has helped me to understand the importance of balancing nutrients such as proteins, carbohydrates and lipids. Proteins are foods that come from animals and plant sources and contain a good source of zinc, iron and calcium, but many of these foods can contain a high level of saturated fats and cholesterol. Foods rich in protein help regulate body functions including the immune system. Carbohydrates are a good source of fiber and micronutrients and are found in foods such as; vegetables, fruits, and foods containing whole grains. Carbohydrates are important because they are a main source of energy to the body, but too many carbohydrates can cause diabetes and hypoglycemia. There are many sources of carbohydrates, and information on food labels can help select proper amounts recommended to reduce the risk...
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...analyzing the results. A. Recorded intake of protein, carbohydrates, and lipids 1. Which foods in your recorded daily intake provide protein? Which provide carbohydrates? Which provide lipids? a. Looking at my iprofile I discovered that I wasn’t getting enough protein in my diet, here is a list of the foods that I recorded that had protein: Mini-Wheat’s 3g, coffee brewed .6g, Milk low fat 2% 8.19g, chips, potato 2.29g, sandwich, peanut butter, and jelly 10.39g, steak, sirloin 45.9g, salad, green 1.39g, rolls, dinner 6.29g, beer, light 1.7g, ice cream, vanilla 5.0g, sausage mcmuffin, with egg 21g. b. I looked at my iprofile, and didn’t like what I had seen about my carbohydrate intake it was also low. Here is a list of my carbohydrates: Mini-wheat’s 24g, milk reduced fat 2% 11.7g, chips, potato barbecue 15g, soda, root beer 26.1g, sandwich, ham and cheese 41.9g, salad, green 3.3g,salad dressing, thousand island 4.7g rolls, dinner 29.6g, beer, light 11.6g, ice cream, vanilla 34.0g, sausage mcmuffin, with egg 30g, soda, cola 23g. c. As I looked at my lipids in my Iprofile I realized that it was really high, here are some of my lipids: Mini- wheat’s .5g, coffee, brewed 1.1g, milk reduced fat 2% 4.8g, salad dressing 11.2g, ice cream, vanilla 15.8g, sausage, mcmuffin with egg 27g, chips, potato, salted 10.3g, whopper jr. sandwich 23g, cake, chocolate 12.8g. 2. I reviewed my DRI; I found that my carbohydrates were low compared to my DRI. I need to add more...
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...Recorded intake of protein, carbohydrates, and lipids Which foods in your recorded daily intake provide protein? Which provide carbohydrate? Which provide lipids? lasagna, and baked fish, chikfila burrito, lipids will be sausage. * Review how your recorded protein, carbohydrate, and lipid intake compares with the recommendations of the dietary reference intake (DRI). If your recorded protein-carbohydrate-fat intake was too high or too low, which foods might you add or remove to achieve your goal and keep other nutrients in balance? After reviewing my recorded intake on protein, carbohydrates, and lipids it was determined that my carbohydrates is high 519-750g. My protein intake was also too low. In order to balance my numbers out for my carbohydrake intake as well as protein, removing the breakfast burrito and substituting more eggs in my diet would be more ideal. * Is the protein in each of the foods you ate complete or incomplete, thus combining to become complementary? Why is this fact important? yes each protien that I consumed was in fact complete. in which each source of protein came from an animal. It is important to eat protein in which the source is an animal so that you receive all of the amino acids contained. When not eating protein from an animal source you lose necessary nutrients. * How much of your daily-recommended protein, carbohydrate, and lipid intake did you achieve? Were you surprised by the number? If your macronutrient intake is insufficient...
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...Carbohydrate, Fat and Protein Lab (SP-14) My lab |Name: |Janine Lesniak | |Date: |February 20, 2014 | Macronutrients Answer the following questions using the printout of your Recommended versus Actual Intakes (MyDietAnalysis): Sources of Calories: Current recommendations for macronutrients are 45-65% of calories from carbohydrates, 20-35% calories from fat and 10-35% calories from protein. Compare your intakes with the recommendations. Use your 3 day average for the calculations below. 1. Average Average Average % Total Daily Intake Calories from Total Calories Calories (grams) Macronutrient Carbohydrates: __177.12__ X 4 kcals/g = ___708.48____ / __1,391.93___ = __51%____ Total Fat: ___55.69___ X 9 kcals/g = ___501.21____ / __1,391.93___ = ___36%_____ Protein: ___56.18___ X 4 kcals/g = ___224.72____ / ___1,391.93___ = ___16%____ 2. Compare your % total calories from carbohydrates, fat and protein to the current recommendations. I currently get 51% of my calories from carbohydrates, so I’m right in the middle of the recommendation. Additionally, I get around 36% of my calories from fat; this is slightly above the recommendation...
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... Recorded Intake of Protein, Carbohydrates, and Lipids According to the spreadsheet of foods that were recorded in the three day intake I Profile, many of the foods listed provided an overlap of protein, carbohydrates and lipids. The foods recorded that provided the majority intake of protein were Eggs, Chicken, Turkey ham, Cheese, Breakfast Sausage. (University of Phoenix, 2012). Next, the foods that provided the majority of carbohydrates were: Croissant, Bagel and Pasta Broccoli Alfredo, Fries. (University of Phoenix, 2012). Lastly, the foods that provided the majority of lipids or fats were: was Butter, BBQ chips, mayo, fries, oils, BBQ Sauce and breakfast sausages. (University of Phoenix, 2012). The recommended dietary reference (DRI) intake provided by I Profile for protein were 67 – 235g, carbohydrate were 302 – 436g, and lipids were 29.8g. Comparing the DRI figures and the food consumption during the three day food examination, protein was 45g, carbohydrate was 95g, and lipids were 20.9g (University of Phoenix, 2012). Therefore, according to the comparison protein intake was just within the recommended range or below, carbohydrates and lipids are below the recommended range. Since the recorded information showed that protein, carbohydrates and lipids were just within range or not at all, adding foods such as nuts, fish and vegetables might assist in achieving the recommended ranges and support the balancing of other nutrients. The protein consumed throughout the...
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...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 percent of calories from saturated fat. Recommendations for protein intake range from 10 percent...
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...Food Intake Which foods in your recorded daily intake provide protein? Which provide carbohydrates? Which provide liquids? The foods that provide protein in my 3 day intake are eggs, chicken and turkey. There were some foods that provided carbs also. Those foods were sweet potato, fried chicken and rice. Lipids constitute a broad group of naturally occurring molecules that include, fats, waxes, sterols, and fat-soluble vitamins (such as vitamins A, D, E, and K. I didn’t know what lipids were at first, but most people think of lipids negatively because they associate them with fats. Although come lipids are classified as fats, lipids are not bad. The food that contained lipids on one of my intake days were eggs. Other foods that contain lipids are poultry foods, such as beef, fish and cheeses. Review how you recorded protein, carbs, and lipid intake compares with recommendations of the DRI. If your recorded protein-carbohydrate-fat intake was too high or too low, which foods might you add or remove to achieve your goal and keep other nutrients in balance? My protein on this 3 day intake is an average of 125g, and the recommendation on my DRI says that it should be at 69-242g. My carbs on this 3 day intake is an average of 90g, and my DRI says that it should be at 311-450g, so this means my carbs are lower than should. I would add more good carbs to my diet and more protein intake. Is the protein in each of the foods you ate complete or incomplete, thus combining...
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...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 carbohydrate intake was 54% and within acceptable macronutrient distribution range. My recorded intake of lipids was 87g, and the recommended intake...
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