The diagnosis of diabetes has increased over the last couple of years and is affecting a wider range of individuals. The increase in obesity in this country could be a contributing factor to the increase in diabetes diagnosis. However‚ as research has set out to prove the connection between diabetes and genetics‚ others set out to find the correlation between diabetes control and lifestyle changes. Diabetes control takes more than medication alone‚ it needs a lifestyle that includes a healthy nutrition
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would say I am fairly healthy‚ though I am out of the target range in a few areas. My profile calculated from my weight and height indicates that I have a BMI of 20.5. This is considered to be healthy; the healthy range is anywhere between 18.5-25. This was reassuring to hear because I am happy at my current weight‚ and would not like to make any major changes. The basic Bar graph report compared my intake values to the recommended intake values for my age‚ gender and activity level; overall
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through the Wiley iProfile 2.0 and reviewing the reports‚ I have found that this provides a better a broader scope of my eating habits and the nutritional value in each thing I eat. According to Wiley iProfile 2.0 (2010)‚ I am 65% below the recommended target DRI intake. The main sources of protein recorded in the three day study were the chicken‚ garbanzo beans‚ Greek yogurt‚ and eggs. There were signs of protein from other foods as well‚ such as the bread‚ apples‚ pasta‚ and cheeses. There
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1. INTRODUCTION Research Topic A comparative study of macronutrient intake between Indonesians 16-18 from two different socio-economic groups and their links to malnutrition Research Question Is there a significant difference between macronutrient intakes of Indonesians with a high and low socio-economic status (SES) in Jakarta‚ Indonesia? Reasons For Choice of Topic During the course of the International Baccalaureate program‚ I was privileged to be able to participate in one of the CAS projects
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computer-based program because within a few seconds of entering my data it provides me with clear a snapshot of my nutrition‚ not only statistically but also graphically. My total calorie intake for the average day is low when compared to RDA values (Recommended Dietary Allowance) and that is the plan I have been following since my brief Personal Evaluation in week two. I was overweight‚ 145 pounds‚ at the time and I started following a 1500-calorie diet knowing that my RDA is around 2000 calories. This
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NUTRI 300/FCS 340 Nutrition Dietary Analysis Project- Part II OVERVIEW Part II of the dietary analysis project involves an in-depth analysis of your diet by comparing your dietary intake to the recommendations for macronutrients and micronutrients. It will be based on your 3-day average intake and the reports that you printed out. Before you begin PART II‚ make the changes to part I of your project based on my comments and any other errors you see. It is important to make these changes
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Intakes are to be used on food labels. the Daily Values are a better way of determining nutrient goals of individuals. the Dietary Reference Intakes do not account for age or gender. Question 2 1 out of 1 points When referring to the DRI recommended intakes‚ it is important to remember that: Selected Answer: they are based on the latest available scientific research. Answers: they are designed to help an individual recover from an illness. they are the minimum values needed to maintain
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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 days‚ I am fairly satisfied with my daily intakes in comparison to the DRIs‚ being that my energy intake all fall within the recommended values with the averages 19% for protein‚ 61% for carbohydrate‚ and 20%
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fruits nor dairy. My intake compared to the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges match the ranges very well accept in one category. In protein the acceptable ranges is 10-35% and my average was 14%. In carbohydrate the acceptable range 45-65% and my average was 39%‚ I was very close but I need to change my diet so I can reach at least 45%. In fast the acceptable range is 20-35% and my average was 48% which is way over the acceptable range. According to my nutrient Intake report‚ the food groups
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1 WHAT IS NUTRITION? Latin derivative‚ nutritio‚ nourish • “All the processes involved in the taking in and utilization of food substances by which growth‚ repair‚ and maintenance of activities in the body as a whole or in any of its parts are accomplished. Includes ingestion‚ digestion‚ absorption‚ and metabolism (assimilation). Some nutrients are capable of being stored by the body in various forms and drawn upon when the food intake is not sufficient.” Tabers
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