Carbohydrates Day 2 Study Guide

To determine the level of my fiber intake from a 3 day sample of my diet, I performed a Prospective Diet Analysis. On average, I consumed 22.3 grams of fiber, just missing the recommendation of 25 grams. Coherent to the findings of the related studies, my cholesterol intake decreased and by the third day totaled 124.5 mg, which relates to 42% of the Daily Recommended Intake of 300 mg.

eating food products that consist of whole grains is also one of the best ways to increase fiber in your diet. Whole grain food includes cereal, whole-wheat bread, and brown rice.

The DRI states that I should consume about fifty-two grams, and I consumed about eighty-seven grams. I am a person who loves to eat red meat, fish, and cheese. I love cheese. My recommendations for proteins is going to have to be that I cut back on my portion sizes. I do not eat the recommended portion sizes for meat, I will eat the whole slab.

8. Referring to your printout, how much fiber did you consume on average per day?

The DRI recommends that I consume a minimum of 25 grams of fiber daily. My current intake of dietary fiber falls short of meeting my recommended amount. Fiber is important in a healthy diet. It is beneficial in maintaining good digestive health and with prevention of diseases, including colon and rectal cancer. Adequate amounts of fiber also decrease the risk of heart disease by lowering the amount of LDL cholesterol within the blood.

The recommended amount of fiber put forth by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans is 25-38 grams of fiber

For the most part, I’m getting good amounts of vitamins and minerals. I was extremely

I went over the amount of calories I should have used. My average calories a day was 2068. My empty calories were also over with an average of 483 eaten each day. My report showed I was over in the protein group, but under in the seafood I should have eaten. I was under in the dairy group and also under in the vegetable category. The report showed that I was over in the refined grains and under in the whole grains. I was over in the fruits category also. In the grains food group I averaged 4.5 ounces a day all from refined grains. The vegetable category shows I averaged only 2 cups a day, with no dark green vegetables. I averaged 5 cups of red or orange, 2 cups of beans and peas, 1.5 cups of starchy vegetables, and 4 cups of other vegetables daily. I was over in the fruit group with 2.75 cups of fruit, no fruit juice. I actually did not consume any dairy products. I was over in the protein department with 8 ounces with only 3 ounces of seafood. I was 1 teaspoon over in the oil department. (United States Department of Agriculture)

My fiber intake was 41.1% of the recommended daily intake. I definitely feel that my fiber intake over the three days is about right. Fiber is an important part of a diet and a male such as me should consume 38 grams of fiber each

Insoluble fiber provides bulk. It is what is responsible for the feeling of fullness after we eat. Insoluble fiber does not digest completely in the digestive tract, meaning that it is also the bulk of the matter we eliminate from the bowels. While it does not dissolve in water, it does absorb it, helping to maintain the correct balance of water in the bowels and prevent constipation or diarrhea. Strange how more fiber in the diet prevents both extremes of bowel problems! High fiber foods are especially good for cleansing the colon.

The goal of eating the fruit food group was to consume an approximate 1 1/2 cups. Carry out this goal, consuming more fruits as snacks or during my breakfasts, replacing it with other foods. Compliance with this food group was satisfactory since it consumed varied and good fruits of flavor where it could vary them in the meals. In many cases, the limit of the amount of intake was passed, consuming fruits that contained a higher level of sugar and

Changes that I would make among my vegetables, fruits, meat and meat alternatives and grain choices to increase my fiber intake would be to eat whole fruits instead of drinking fruit juice,

During the three days of documented intake, my fiber consumption was only 24.3% of the daily recommendation. Fiber helps promote proper digestive functions, helps lower cholesterol, and helps in lowering the risk of diabetes and heart disease. My intake was too low based on the recommended consumption, and according to the data, I should eat more foods that are rich in fiber. These can be insoluble fiber sources like wheat bran and nuts or soluble fiber sources like oats, beans, and apples. The only foods that provided fiber in my meals were the bagels.

My average daily in not similar at all to my recommendations. The only one that is in my recommended daily range is my dairy calorie level. For my fruits I ate 2 cups less for my daily intake. For my vegetables I ate a cup and a half less then I supposed too. For my daily dark- green vegetables I ate a cup and a half less than my recommended intake. In my red and orange vegetables I ate 4 and half cups less than my recommended value. For my beans and peas I ate a cup and a half less than my recommended value. For starchy vegetables I am 4 cups lower then my recommended intake. For grains I’m on the low side. For protein foods I don’t eat any seafood and I’m in recommended range for meats and poultry. And I am also in range for nuts, seeds and soy products. For oils I am low and also for sofas I am in recommended range.

Eating habits and food choices play vital roles in the maintenance and improvement of overall health for those suffering with health-related conditions. With an intensive health assessment that includes high blood pressure and cholesterol levels as well as low levels of fiber, healthy daily food choices are necessary to reverse my poor health and promote better wellbeing. Thus, the prominent goals when assessing my dietary habits with the described health conditions are reducing my daily intake of fat, cholesterol and sodium while simultaneously increasing my intake of fiber per day.