3 Day Diet Analysis - - 2

Diet Analysis 1

3 Day Diet Analysis
Cortez Hardman
Professor Mezu
University of Phoenix
February 17, 2013

Diet Analysis 2 Throughout my long military career, physical fitness and nutrition have always been a major factor in my life. There is more to living healthy than just exercise. Knowing nutrition, as well as proper dieting, goes hand and hand with exercise. Portion control and knowing nutritional values help ensure a path to a healthy lifestyle, however, exercise needs to be maintained. Being deployed away from home cooking, it’s not always easy to get the healthiest and more nutritionist foods. I have always maintained healthy eating habits. A normal day for me is to start my breakfast off with something light like oatmeal and fruit. I also like to drink my milk in the morning time. Lunch and dinner typically consist of either fish or chicken. I only eat grilled, boiled, or baked meats. I stay away from fried foods. I normally have a salad with either lunch or dinner. I will drink either water or un-sweet tea. I stay away from carbonated drinks as much as possible. The Food Pyramid gives us a guideline of the different nutrients and servings we need on a daily basis. It’s a guideline that even I am guilty of not getting all the correct nutrients of everyday. I strive to follow the Food Guide Pyramid everyday but I fall short sometimes. For breakfast I get my servings of fruits equal two about 2 cups. I eat vegetables 2 servings of vegetables per day equal to 2 cups. I stay away from potatoes because of all the starch. I eat lean meat like fish or chicken and try to stay away from red meat. The whole wheat I do eat is whole grain bread or pasta. I get my dairy in take on the milk I drink in the morning. (“Food Pyramids and Plates”, 2013).

Diet Analysis 3

According to the Food Pyramid and my eating habits, I need more intakes on whole grains and dairy. I need to modify my diet in order in incorporate them in my daily meals. I will start to eat yogurt in the morning along with my milk. When it comes to whole grains, I will focus more on whole wheat items and stay away from white breads. The best nutrient foods that I need to incorporate more in my diet is vegetables that are plant based. When I get the urge to have a snack, eat nuts such as almonds, is an excellent choice. (“Food Pyramids and Plates”, 2013). Eating healthy takes a lot of discipline. Following the Food Pyramid can help you maintain eating healthy and keep giving your body the nutrients it needs. There are six different classes of nutrients. They are: carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals, and water. They all have different make ups and serve different purposes for your body. It’s important to get all these nutrients in a day. These nutrients help keep your body replenished and help with all the process that involves your organs. It’s important you get all these nutrients; the best way to make this happen is to eat a variety of foods. (Boyers, 2011). The new diet that I am working on will help my health by focusing on the nutrients I lack. I will focus on continuing to get enough protein daily and by staying away from red meats. (“Food Pyramids and Plates”, 2013). As far as my mineral and vitamin intake, I need to start on taking supplements to help with what I’m not getting in foods. I am going to start a multivitamin as well as some mineral supplements. I try to drink milk on a daily basis but fall short sometimes. I am going to take a Calcium supplement as well as a Potassium supplement, these are two mineral I lack in my diet. Diet Analysis 4

Eating healthy and exercising can be challenging and time consuming. Making time to exercise on a daily basis, as well as shopping for healthy foods is not the easiest thing to do. These goals are more than obtainable; you just have to be mentally strong enough to do it. Living a healthy lifestyle is a choice we have to make for ourselves. Gaining a basic understanding of nutrition and proper dieting is essential in living healthy. Portion control and knowing nutritional values help ensure a path to a healthy lifestyle, however, exercise needs to be maintained.

Diet Analysis 5

Reference Page

Food Pyramids and Plates: What Should You Really Eat? (2013). Retrieved from: http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/pyramid-full-story/

Boyers, L. (2011). Six Types Of Nutrients That We Eat. Retrieved from: http://www.livestrong.com/article/511091-six-types-of-nutrients-that-we-eat/

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