Nutrient Intake Part 3 b) Food energy is important for providing energy for one’s daily activities and body function. However‚ there should be a balance between the amounts of energy you consume through foods with the energy you expend during the day. According to the DRIs Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges for adolescences‚ the Canadian diet should provide 45-65% of energy as carbohydrate‚ 20-35% of energy as fat‚ and 10-30% of energy as protein. After analyzing my daily intakes for three
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Food Intake – 3 Days A term that is used to encompass nutrient recommendations produced by the National Academy of Sciences and the Food and Nutrition Board is called Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI). DRI is also a common term for a guideline 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
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Three Day Food Intake Monica Cova SCI/220 December 18‚ 2012 Ms. Walker Three Day Food Intake According to "English- Word Information" (2003)‚ “Part of the secret of success in life is to eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside” (Quotes: Eating‚ Food). During the past three days I have been keeping a journal of my meals in order to determine my intake compared to the daily recommended intake (DRI). The results I am about to share with you were very surprising to me. From the
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• Recorded intake of protein‚ carbohydrates‚ and lipids Protein day 1: 108 grams - Carbohydrates day 1. 102 - Lipids Protein day 2: Protein day 3: o Which foods in your recorded daily intake provide protein? Which provide carbohydrate? Which provide lipids? The foods that I recorded in the last three days that include protein are Eggs‚ Bacon‚ Tomatoes‚ Kale‚ Fish‚ Broccoli‚ protein bar and protein shakes. The foods that provided Carbohydrate are‚ Eggs‚ Tomatoes‚ fish oil dietary
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Three Days Food-Intake 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
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therefore called organic compounds (meaning‚ literally‚ ‘alive’).” 5. Which of the organic nutrients in number 4 above does not yield energy? Vitamins. 6. In the right margin‚ define macronutrient and micronutrient. Macronutrient-Carbohydrates‚ fat and protein are sometimes called macronutrients because
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Task 1 [P3‚ M1] Describe/explain potential sources of energy intake and expenditure and the factors that affect intake and expenditure such as basal metabolism‚ age‚ gender‚ climate and physical activity. Food is a source of energy intake as it contains carbohydrates; there main function is to store energy in the muscles. Carbs are a macronutrient and come in two different forms‚ simple which are foods like chocolate and sweets these release energy quickly‚ the other form is complex which are foods
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require up to 6‚000 mg of potassium. Vegetarians could consume up to 11‚000 mg‚ due to the large amount of fruits and vegetables‚ which are excellent sources of potassium. Overall‚ male and female adults have almost the same amount of adequate potassium intake. Food source There are many food sources where people of all ages can obtain adequate amounts of potassium. An excellent source includes fruits and vegetables such as oranges‚ bananas‚ avocados‚ strawberries‚ plums‚ peaches‚ corns‚ asparagus
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Tools—Standards and Guidelines MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which of the following is an appropriate use for dietary reference intakes (DRI)? a. ensuring that maximum nutrient requirements are met b. estimating the nutrient needs of persons with medical problems c. planning diets for population groups such as military personnel d. estimating the inadequacy of an individual’s nutrient intake ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: Page 30 2. Which of the following standards establishes population-wide average requirements
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eat contains calories. Excess calorie intake means that the daily intake of calories is too much and above the daily use of energy. Nowadays‚ the major nutritional problems are excess calorie intake such as fat‚ protein‚ and sugar and insufficient intake of the fiber and nutrients provided by vegetables and fruits. A well-balanced diet is important for our body to function optimally‚ everyone needs to be conscious about the bad effects of a high-calorie intake. Why are so many people consuming
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