Diet Analysis Project Day Food Record Having Essay

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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......

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