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24 Hour Recall Analysis

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24 Hour Recall
Courtney Redburn
Azusa Pacific University

24 Hour Recall
The purpose of this essay is to analyze findings from a 24-hour recall interview that was initiated with a client. The 24-hour recall interview involves prompting the client to recall all food and beverages ingested in the last 24 hours. In addition to recording the foods the client has eaten, I will also reflect on how nutrient-dense his food choices were, discuss the findings from the SuperTracker, and give recommendations for nutritional improvement.
Data Collection
The client recorded food intake from one o’clock in the afternoon to one o’clock in the morning. As seen in Table 1., at approximately one o’clock in the afternoon, the client went out to a restaurant. …show more content…

Food Intake Form
Time Amount and Food/Beverage Item Description How
Prepared Consumed
Where?
1:00pm 1 cup ceviche (raw and cooked shrimp) tomatoes, cucumber, onion, avocado, lemon Prepared in restaurant Culichi Town VIP
1:00pm
1 8oz glass of Horchata with whole milk Prepared in restaurant Culichi Town VIP
1:00pm
3 pieces of …show more content…

First, I would recommend decreasing the amount of sodium and saturated fat in his diet. The client should be conscious of what is in his food and educate himself on portion sizes.
The U.S Department of Health and Human Services (2005) explains how important it is to reduce the amount of added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium to prevent weight gain or health problems such as hypertension, heart failure, high cholesterol or diabetes (HHS, 2005, para. 3-12).
In addition, I would also recommend increasing whole foods in his diet. Eating healthy snacks such as apples or oatmeal could help reach his calorie limit as well as decrease hunger throughout the day. There are also many benefits to whole foods. Rui Liu (2003) explains that consumption of whole foods is strongly associated with reduced risk of chronic diseases (para.10).
Finally, I would recommend increasing his daily intake of water and avoiding sugary drinks such as juice, horchata, soda, etc. Getting enough water every day is very important to our body and its functions. The CDC (2016) states that water keeps our body temperature normal, lubricates and cushions our joints, protects sensitive tissues, and gets rid of waste in our body (para.

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