NUTR 331 Nutrition for Health- The Food Intake Quality

Table 2: Serving size of Food Intake

(Source: Capozzi, Francesco, and Alessandra Bordoni, 3)

I take 84gm of whole wheat bread in the breakfast that needs be 50 gm. I consume 180 gm of MAHATMA Rice, Basmati, which needs to be 100 gm for a typical day according to the Canada’s Food Guide. I take two pieces of whole white bread. I consume whole fruits regularly and consume sufficient amount of vegetables. I consume one large size of whole vegetables. However, I need to take medium size of whole vegetable. Lease, Haidee, et al. (25) suggested that a person needs 250 ml milk regularly. However, my diet is lack of milk therefore; I need to add milk in my diet. I consume more quantity of meat products. Canada’s Food Guide suggested that 100gm of meat is safe for the people 40 years above (Johnson, 56). However, I take 172 gm of meat that needs to be minimized to avoid health issues.

I take 10 gm oil, 2 gm of cheese and 18.5 gm of Nutella spread respectively whereas Canada’s Food Guide recommended 30 gm of fat/day. In comparison to the recommended amount, I take sufficient amount of fat daily. I need to be more careful during choosing my diet to avoid the health problems regarding diet. I need to quit smoking as it is injurious to health. I must decrease the amount of meat products from diet, instead of meat and add lean fresh fish. Fish is less harmful than meat products and provide sufficient amount of energy (Keast, Russell and Andrew, 1). I daily take 2.7 liter water that is sufficient and good for the health. Turner-McGrievy et al. (514) suggested that to reduce fat of body water helps much. Therefore, one needs to take sufficient amount of water regularly.

The primary diet imitates typical eating habits. I mainly try to follow mentioned diet chart regularly. I prefer to take whole fruits than the cooked foods. However, I take limited food in normal range.As per my food intake records, I do consume 30-40 gm of fats. As per Canada’s Food Guide, one should consume 30-40 ml fats regularly for physical need (Leatherdale and Rachel, 42). However, I consume 30.5 gm fat daily.From Food Intake Diary, it is found that I consume limited foods, beverages and oils. The limited foods and beverages are coffee (227 g), sugar (10 g) and herbal tea (236 gm). Vanderlee, McCRORY, and David Hammond (148) recommended that limited amount of limited food creates less risks to health.

Examination of the food intake quality according to Canada’s Food Guide

a. Dark green and orange vegetables: 

I consume fewer amounts of orange and dark green vegetables. I try to take one serving of green and orange vegetables at least daily in proper amount.

b. Whole fruits and vegetables: 

As per the food intake diary, I consume whole fruits excluding added salt, fat or sugar. I avoid fruit juice and try to prefer whole fruits like apple and banana.

c. All whole grains (unrefined): 

I mainly take unrefined whole grains such as whole white bread. The quantity of whole white bread is 84gm.

d. All grain products with low salt, sugar or fat: 

I take basmati rice, which is lower in salt, sugar and fat. I want to be health conscious and enthusiastic to reduce weight.

e. Low-fat milk and lean meat: 

According to the food intake diary, I do not take milk or milk products in daily diet. Therefore, I need to add 250 ml milk in diet.

f. Beverages: 

With 2.7liter water, I take beverages like coffee and herbal tea. However, the major source of fluid in body is water (Mathe et al., 68).

6. Key nutrients found in food group

Table 3: Key nutrients found in food group

(Source: As created by Author)

Age: 42 years

Height: 163 cm

Weight: 72 kg

Status: Very active

2. BMI calculation 

To calculate the BMI, I need to know the weight and height.

Table 4: BMI 

(Source: Baer, Heather, et al., 599)

BMI= weight (kg)/ (Height in cm) 

= 27.1 kg/cm

Based on the above discussion, gaining of weight can be risky and health problems like hypertension, obesity and kidney problems may occur. My weight should be in between 51-61kg according to my age. I need to follow strict diet and do moderate exercises to lose weight.

Personal activities for typical day

Table 5: Personal activities for typical day

(Source: As created by Author)

My weight is changing over years. Physical activity can affect weight. From the previous years, I began to lose my weight as I have started fitness training and brisk walking. 

1. DA+ Original diet

Table 6: DA+ Original Diet

(Source: As created by Author)

Table 7: Calculation of percentages of total energy for macronutrients

(Source: As created by Author)

‘Fat breakdown’ and ‘Initial Diet Intake versus Goals’ recommended that determination of diet is very important for the wellbeing of life (Lairon, Denis, and Machteld Huber, 298). I am taking 113.02 gm protein and calorie percentage of the protein intake is 28.25%. AMDR suggested that percentage of the protein must be 20-35% (Rachul, S59). My carbohydrate intake amount is 673.35 gm and percentage of calories is 79.26%. AMDR recommended that the percentage of carbohydrate calories needs to be 45-65% (Vannice, Gretchen, and Heather Rasmussen, 141). Therefore, my carbohydrate calorie percentage is high than the recommended amount.

My total fat consumption is 78.04 gm and the fat percentage of calorie is 8.67%. According to AMDR, the percentages of fat calorie should be between 10-20%. The quantity of saturated fat expenditure is 5 gm and percentages of saturated fat calorie are 0.67%. The AMDR recommended that the saturated fat percentages should be not as much of 10%. I take carbohydrate inn higher amount than fat, protein and saturated fat. I need to increase the amount of protein and reduce the amount of carbohydrate. However, the protein should be taken in form of meat, fish and egg (Capozzi, Francesco, and Alessandra Bordoni, 4). I do not take alcohol that helps to avoid the serious health issues regarding alcohol. However, I have the habit of smoking that I need to quit so that it cannot harm my health. Therefore, I can lead a healthy and well lifestyle.

I take limited foods in fewer amounts like sugar, coffee and herbal tea.

Table 8: Energy of Limited foods

(Source: Smith, Jimmy, et al., 10)

Table 9: Result of micro nutrients

(Source: As created by Author)

6. Modified diet 

The suggested diet chart shows balanced diet foods for a woman, who is 42 years old. This diet chart provides the DRI goals because the diet is very rich in micronutrients and macronutrients. I will get help to modify my diet and will be able to take proper amount foods according to the ‘Canadian Food Guide’. The Canadian Food Guide helped to improve my daily diet according to Dietary Reference Intake (DRI). 

The DRI (Dietary Reference Intake) and Canada’s Food Intake agree with each one according to the Diet Analysis Plus. According to Canada’s Food Intake, I need to have proper amount of protein, carbohydrate and fat. However, Dietary Reference Intake suggests that the protein should be 20-35%, carbohydrate should be 45-65% and fat should be 10-20% (Bolzetta et al., 1790). Dietary Reference Intake recommends that the percentage of macronutrients same as the Canad’s Food Guide (Fieldhouse).

Strength and weakness of Canada’s Food Intake and DRI

Canada’s Food Guide has various strengths and weakness that are discussed below:

Strengths:

• The strength of Canada’s Food Guide is that it gives a clear idea of the proportional balanced diet (Volpi, Elena, et al. 680).

Weakness:

• The weakness of Canada’s Food Guide is that this food guide does not give idea of the correct quantity of calories.

As Canad’s Food Guide has strength and weakness, therefore, I need to consult with nutritionist or dietitian and my physiologist before following the Canada’s Food Guide to know all thern pros and cons of using the food guide to prepare my diet chart.  

Strength and weakness of DRI:

The DRI (Dietary Reference Intake) suggests mainly about the micronutrients intake such as thiamine, iron, foliate, vitamin A, riboflavin, magnesium, dietary fiber and retinol (Pursey et al., e4). However, DRI cannot provide the details of the requirements. The Dietary Reference Intake chart is prepared on the basis of sex, age group and physical activities.

The modified diet chart needs to include sufficient amount of protein, carbohydrate, fat, saturated fat, fiber, vitamins, sodium, and additional minerals. According to Huth et al. (1) 60 gm of serving needs to add 9% of protein, 870 Kj energy, 9% of carbohydrates, 1% of fat, 1% of saturated fat, 5% of sodium and 11% sugars (Moble et al., 1530S). With the modified diet, one should practice some exercises, which is a good habit and lead to a healthy and wellbeing lifestyle.  

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