Write 6 page essay on the topic Human Nutritionuk.Download file to see previous pages... I did poorly in this area also because my saturated fat consumption was 47.6 grams.I could have decreased my to

Write 6 page essay on the topic Human Nutritionuk.

I did poorly in this area also because my saturated fat consumption was 47.6 grams.

I could have decreased my total fat and saturated fat intake by decreasing my portions of chimichanga to one serving instead of two. I also had a doughnut and potatoes au gratin which are higher in fat than other foods. I could have selected items with a lower fat amount such as fruits and vegetables or lean meats such as white chicken meat. I could have selected a baked potato instead of the potatoes au gratin. I could have selected cheese that was made from 2% milk instead of whole milk, which would have also decreased the amount of fat for the day. The combination of two chimichangas plus the doughnut and the potatoes au gratin increased my fat intake.

If I could substitute a serving of lower fat lasagna for the higher fat choice, I would have probably selected healthier, less fatty choices since I was being aware of the lower fat amount in the lasagna. This would give me less calories and fewer calories from fat but still have the same nutrients. Foods that are high in nutrients and lower in calories and fat are healthier choices.

Considering regular lasagna, the ingredients most likely contribute most to the total fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol are the beef (meat) and cheeses used. A leaner selection of meat or ground beef and cheeses made from skin milk or 2% milk instead of whole would decrease the amount of total fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol.

I did not consume the amount of calories needed for my daily expenditure. Because I did not consume the recommended calories for one day, I did not meet the recommended vitamins, minerals, fiber, and other nutrients. I did not meet the daily nutrition requirements in all areas except for Vitamin E (which is found in fatty foods) and calcium due to the amount of cheese in the chimichanga and the potatoes au gratin. I did not get enough folate also.

The chimichangas were too fatty and the doughnuts did not contain any nutrients. I should have eaten only portion of chimichanga or substituted a baked bean burrito. I could have selected a whole grain cereal or oatmeal for breakfast instead of a doughnut and coffee which contains no nutrients but fat and calories. This selection was a calorie-dense, nutrient-poor choice on my part.

As reported by Nutrition Fact Sheet: Niacin (Vitamin B3) (n.d.), niacine is "a water-soluble vitamin, significant amounts can be lost if large volumes of liquids are used in preparation and cooking of food sources. As with other B vitamins, niacin is lost in the milling of grains. To compensate for these losses, white flour and rice are enriched with the vitamin." Beef (in the chimichanga), peanuts, and the potatoes that I consumed are good sources of niacin.

My vitamin C intake was very low because I did not consume much fruits and vegetables. Good sources of vitamin C come from fruits and vegetables especially citrus fruits. However, I did get a little in the grape juice that I had.

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My total energy/calorie intake was below the recommended daily allowance which caused my intake of nutrients to be lower too.