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Diet Analysis Project
Day Food Record
Having a diet does not necessarily mean a balanced diet where proteins, carbohydrate and vitamin-rich food are spread out in the individual's daily eating habits. The first day's diet for 28th January 2013 is therefore highlighted below.
Breakfast (7.00am):
egg
tbsp. canola oil margarine
1/2 apple sliced
piece whole-grain bread
cups green tea
Lunch (12.30pm):
tuna sandwich on whole-grain bread w/lettuce and tomato and 1 tbsp. low-fat mayonnaise
1/2 cup baked chips
glass juice
Snack (3.00pm):
whole orange and 4 slice of 3-4-inch celery sticks with peanut butter
Dinner (8.30pm):
cup chicken casserole with mozzarella cheese, onions, scalloped potatoes, low-fat milk
cup green salad with 1 tbsp. olive oil and vinegar dressing
pieces whole grain bread (baguette)
glass water
Dessert (9.00pm):
3/4 cup chocolate frozen yogurt
The daily food and beverage consumption for the second day 29th January is given below as well as the proportions and amount.
Breakfast (7.30am):
1/2 cup cooked oatmeal
8 ounces slivered almonds
1 medium apple
8 ounces water
Snack (10.00am):
1 medium banana
24 ounces water
Lunch (1.00pm):
3 cups spinach salad w/veggies, tossed and 1 tbsp. olive oil
2 ounces tuna canned in water bean
1 cup vegetable soup
5 whole meal backed crackers
12 ounces water
1 glass juice
Snack (3.00pm)
4 ounces non-fat cottage cheese
1/2 cup mandarin oranges
16 ounces water
Dinner (7.00pm)
4 ounces grilled chicken breast, boneless, skinless
2 cups steamed broccoli
1 cup steamed brown rice, 2 tbsp.light margarine
8 ounces water
Snack (8.30pm)
8 ounces low-fat yoghurt mango
1 cup kiwi and strawberry slices
The food dairy for the third day January 30 is highlighted below.
Breakfast (6.30am):
1/2 cup of strawberries
1/4 cup of orange juice
1 scoop of whey protein
1.4 cup of oatmeal
Snack (9.30am)
2 cliff bars
Lunch (12.00pm)
2 slices of rye bread
1/2 can of tuna with 1 tbsp. light mayonnaise
1/4 cup of grapes
1 kiwi
Snacks (2.30pm)
ae cup of edamames
5 baby carrots
1/2 cup of strawberry yoghurt
Dinner (7.30pm)
1/2 chicken breasts
2 corn tortillas
1/4 cup of black beans
2 tbsp. olive oil
Snacks (9.00pm)
1 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup blueberries
Analysis of Daily Intake
My daily intake of the different food is almost near what my food pyramid recommends. I was within the range for grains and fruits. My consumption of meat and beans and discretionary calories were 45% and 59% below my recommendation respectively. Vegetables consumption was also low at 35% of my recommended goal. It is clear from my basic food guide pyramid that I am consuming meats and fruits in higher quantities than vegetables. Therefore, I need to readjust my daily diet to consume more vegetables and a slight increase in fruits......