Nutrition Intake
Daily Recommended Servings
The FDA recommends that each person consume between eight and 11 servings of breads and grains per day. On my first day, I ate three servings of food from the grain category: oatmeal, a baked potato, and pasta. On my second day, I ate five servings of grains: wheat toast, rice, and crackers. I am not consuming enough whole grain foods.
The FDA recommends between three and five servings of vegetables per day. On both days, I only consumed one serving of vegetables in the form of mixed vegetables. I am not consuming enough vegetables, especially fresh ones.
The FDA recommends between two and four servings of fruit per day. On day one, I consumed one serving of fruit, a banana, and on the second day I might have consumed one serving of fruit, though I am not certain what the actual fruit content of the jelly was.
The FDA recommends between two and three servings of dairy products per day. I did not consume any dairy on day one, and consumed one serving of dairy on day two in the form of frozen yogurt. However, many studies point to dairy actually being detrimental to the health of a person, so I choose to eat soy products whenever possible instead of dairy.
The FDA recommends between two and three servings daily of protein foods, such as meats, fish, and beans. On day one, I consumed four servings from this category: soy creamer, soy milk, turkey, and salmon. On day two, I consumed three servings from this category: soy creamer, salmon, and mahi. I am getting adequate servings of the protein category every day.
The FDA recommends using fats and oils sparingly, and my eating habits reflect a very low fat diet, so I am additionally following this recommendation.
Calories
The daily recommended caloric intake is generally assumed to be 1,500 to 2,500 calories per day, depending on the age, size, and activity level of the person. On day one, I consumed 1370 calories. (Drink 90 + Oatmeal 160 + Banana 105 + Baked Potato 145 + Turkey 160 + Vegetables 55 + Salmon 155 + Pasta 170 + Wine 95 + Coffee w / Soy 110 + Soy milk 125 = 1370). On day two, I consumed 1690 calories. (Drink 90 + Toast 210 + Salmon 155 + Rice 275 + Wine 95 + Coffee w / Soy 110 + Crackers w / pb& j 400 + Frozen Yogurt 140 + Vegetables 55 + Mahi 160 = 1690). I am consuming a low amount of calories per day, but not a dangerously low amount of calories. I do not have a very fast metabolism and I am attempting to lose weight. Many diets recommend around 1300 calories per day, so I believe I am consuming an appropriate balance between a weight loss diet and normal eating behavior.
Protein
The daily recommended amount of protein intake is between 45g to 55g, depending on gender and activity level. Protein is important for building strong muscles and bones. On day one, I consumed 73.5g of protein. (Oatmeal 5g +Turkey 20g + Salmon 40g + Soy creamer 3.5g + soy milk 5g = 73.5g). On day two, I consumed 130g of protein. (Bread 8g + Salmon 40g + soy creamer 3g + Crackers w/PB & J. 12g + Mahi 25g + rice 4g + yogurt 13g + mahi 25g =130g) I am consuming more than enough protein to meet recommended daily intakes.
Fat
A little bit of fat is necessary for healthy body tissue, manufacturing hormones, and to carry some vitamins. However, fat should be consumed sparingly because it is easy to consume too much. Saturated fats should be avoided, because they contribute to high levels of cholesterol and heart disease. Animal fats are not as healthy as vegetable fats, and fats from red meats and dairy are worse than poultry and fish fat. The daily recommended maximum intake for fat is between 53g and 93g of fat per day depending on caloric intake. On day one, I consumed 37.5g of fat. (oatmeal 2g +banana 2g + turkey 3.5g + Salmon 21g + Pasta 1g + soy creamer3g + soy milk 5g = 37.5g) On day two, I consumed 56g of fat. (Toast 4.5 g + Salmon 21g + rice 0.5 + soy creamer 3g + pbj 18 g + frozen yogurt 4g + mahi 5g = 56g) On day one, I was below even the lowest maximum recommended daily intake of fat, and on day two I was just barely above the lowest maximum recommended daily intake of fat. I am consuming a very low-fat diet and should continue...
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