Today in our society we are constantly asked to take a good look at our diets for the benefit of our health. We know that food is sustenance for our bodies, however several of us consume food for the flavor, because we’re hungry, or we may even be bored. It is important that we see food as fuel. We should realize that what we put in our bodies can help determine our eating patterns, and also shape the way we live. In this paper I will be analyzing my eating patterns, which will allow me to compare my daily diet and nutrient intake to recommended outlines.
For a second time this semester I was tasked with the assignment to record my daily food intake for a week’s length. I initially took this assignment lightly, however this second time around …show more content…
My lunch was normally a wheat bread sandwich with turkey or ham and cheese; which counts towards some of my dairy needs. I typically ate at different times each day, but my dinner time seemed to always come around 7:00 pm. This meal consisted of a main course meat; usually chicken, (4-5 ounces) and every once in a while a lean steak, (4-6 ounces) a cup of vegetables, and a cup of white rice. During the day I would consume snacks between classes or work, and that consisted of an apple or sometimes popcorn if I was craving something salty. Most times my fruit intake was through fruit smoothies (16-20 fluid ounces). Very early on throughout this assignment I realized that I was typically consuming the same foods during the week and this has persuaded me to try new foods in the …show more content…
While I was able to meet the suggested intake for protein with ease, I found that meeting the daily 3 cups of dairy was hard. I also tended to reach the daily target of 2 and a half cups of fruit but had trouble eating 3 and half cups of vegetables and 10 ounces of grain. I came to find that all of the meals I consumed throughout the week were missing at least two food groups. While reading my reports from the week I began to rethink my eating habits, and I have come to discover that I want to be more aware of the food groups on my plate and to understand why each food group is equally
For a second time this semester I was tasked with the assignment to record my daily food intake for a week’s length. I initially took this assignment lightly, however this second time around …show more content…
My lunch was normally a wheat bread sandwich with turkey or ham and cheese; which counts towards some of my dairy needs. I typically ate at different times each day, but my dinner time seemed to always come around 7:00 pm. This meal consisted of a main course meat; usually chicken, (4-5 ounces) and every once in a while a lean steak, (4-6 ounces) a cup of vegetables, and a cup of white rice. During the day I would consume snacks between classes or work, and that consisted of an apple or sometimes popcorn if I was craving something salty. Most times my fruit intake was through fruit smoothies (16-20 fluid ounces). Very early on throughout this assignment I realized that I was typically consuming the same foods during the week and this has persuaded me to try new foods in the …show more content…
While I was able to meet the suggested intake for protein with ease, I found that meeting the daily 3 cups of dairy was hard. I also tended to reach the daily target of 2 and a half cups of fruit but had trouble eating 3 and half cups of vegetables and 10 ounces of grain. I came to find that all of the meals I consumed throughout the week were missing at least two food groups. While reading my reports from the week I began to rethink my eating habits, and I have come to discover that I want to be more aware of the food groups on my plate and to understand why each food group is equally