Essay On Personal Diet Analysis

Personal Diet Analysis Review Recent studies have shown that 2/3 of Canadian adults are now either overweight or obese (Grodner, Roth, & Walkingshaw, 2007). With heart disease beginning in early childhood, health care professionals need to implement strategies to increase the health of individuals, families, groups, and communities. Early education about nutrition is essential in order for our health care system to remain sustainable. Nutrition is study of nutrients; carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, vitamins, minerals, water, and the process by which they are used by the body (Grodner, et al., 2007). Digestive processes such as digestion, absorption, and metabolism are work together to provide all body cells with energy and nutrients (Grodner, …show more content…
In my diet analysis, I had a calcium intake of 288.94 mg per day, while the recommended level is 1 000 mg per day (see Appendix B). Peak bone mass attained before age 20 is a key factor in its prevention, yet many individuals, including myself, lack the recommended daily calcium intake (Schrader, et al., 2005). Most commonly, calcium deficiency is associated with replacing milk with non-dairy drinks, thereby preventing bones from getting the calcium they need (Schrader, et al., 2005). There are a variety of measures that I can adjust in my lifestyle in order to increase my calcium intake and decrease bone density loss. First, I can correct this lack of micronutrient by starting to purchase dairy milk instead of almond milk. With increased milk intake, I will decrease my caffeine intake as it has been tied to urinary excretion which takes calcium levels with it (Grodner, et al., 2007). As well, long-term alcohol consumption has also been linked to reduce bone density (Grodner, et al., 2007). All of these dietary adjustments will decrease the potential impact of calcium deficiency on my