Comparing My Nutrition

1) Overall, I had numerous nutrients that I was excessive or deficient in. The main nutrients that I am in excesses in that stuck out to me are protein, calcium, and sodium. Looking at the Intake and DRI Goals compared, it says that protein is 145%. I had a total intake of 84.05 grams compared to the recommended, which were 58.06. Before looking at my results I never thought that I ate enough protein for someone who is relatively active. I ate about 30 grams more than needed for my body, which seems to be a lot. The only protein substance that is consistent in my everyday diet is grilled chicken, which is served in small portions. Calcium was another nutrient that I was excessive in according to the Intake and DRI compared. This surprised me because when I think of calcium, I think of dairy foods like fortified milk and cheese, which I tend to stay away from in my average day. The custom report states that my DRI for calcium is 1000mg, and I consumed 1410.04mg, with a percentage of 141%. The last nutrient that stood out to me that I was excessive in was sodium. My DRI for sodium is 1500mg, and over the 3 days I consumed …show more content…
I consider myself an active person, trying to be at the gym at least 4 days a week. If I do not go to the gym, I still am walking all around campus and up and downstairs each time I walk into buildings. I aim to eat a variety of foods, including different types of vegetables and fruits each day. For example, if I grab an apple for a morning snack I will make sure that I will have a different kind of fruit for my afternoon snack so I have that variety in my daily diet such as a clementine or banana. I do limit my salt intake; I tend to stay away from adding extra salt to my food at the table. Shown on my Intake and DRI goals compared I have a high intake of each vitamin that many Americans are often low in, Vitamin D and calcium for