Name : Michelle Bae _____/20 points
What is your food product? Granola Honey Nut
1. What is the serving size? 1/2 cup (55g)
2. How many servings per container? About 12
3. How many calories per serving? 250
4. How many calories are from fat? 90
5. What percentage of each serving’s calories comes from fat? 36%
(Do the math yourself.)
6. What is the total fat percentage of your food? 15%
Is this content Low/Moderate/High? High
7. What is the saturated fat percentage in your food? 15%
Is this content Low/High? Low
8. How much of your diet should come from saturated fats?
2000 calories = less than 65 grams
2500 calories= 80 grams.
9. What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?
Saturated fats are found in animal products and processed foods, such as meats, dairy products, chips, and pastries. It is known for not heart healthy fat, which raises bad cholesterol. On the other hand, unsaturated fat are found foods such as nuts, avocados, and olives. Moreover they are heart-healthy fats, and have ability to lower bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol.
10. What is the percentage cholesterol in your food? 0%
Is that Low/Moderate/High Low
11. How much sodium is in your food? 20mg
Is this content Low/Moderate/High? Low
12. What is the carbohydrate content of your food? 37g
Is this content Low/Moderate/High? Moderate
13.What is the sugar content of your food? Milled cane sugar, and honey
Is this content Low/Moderate/High? Low
14. Why are sugars not good for you?
It can cause hyperactivity and also leads diabetes if we over consume.
15. How much fiber is in your food? 4grams
16.Why is fiber good for you?
Fiber is a carbohydrate that our body can't digest. It helps push along all the other food that we ate with it. It's good because it keeps the large intestine cleaned out. Moreover this prevents cancer, heart disease, and diabetes.
17. How much protein is in your food? 5g
Is this content Low/Moderate/High? Low
18. What is the Vitamin A , Vitamin C, Calcium, and Iron content of your food?
Vit. A none 0%
Vit. C none 0%, it exists only when comsume with fruits
Calcium Whole rolled oats, almonds
Iron none 0%
Are these amounts adequate?
This food alone got almost no Vitamin A,C and Iron. However, can exist when we eat this with other foods like fruits.
19. Overall, what would you say is the nutritional value of your food? Is it good for you? Why or why not?
This food, Honey nut Granola is perfectly nutritious with no choesterol,low sugar,and sodium. According to the ingredients list, it is mostly consist with organic whole grains, and made without GMOs and no preservatives, artificial flavors, or artificial colors. With this natural snack, I can have healthy breakfast.
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Nutrition Analysis
*Weekday
*Weekend
Reflection:
*weekday
During the weekdays I practice overall well balanced diet, with pretty appropriate amount of carbohydrate, protein and fat. However, while protein, vitamin c, and carbohydrate etc are consumed enough, I am still lack with vitamin A, E, and iron. Therefore, I need to try to fill up these nutrients through eating more dairies, nuts and beans to be more effectively balanced. By consuming these, it will not only balance the diet, but also go under other nutrients which are lack, and develop and strengthen our brain and bone.
*weekday
During the weekdays I practice overall well balanced diet, with pretty appropriate amount of carbohydrate, protein and fat. However, while protein, vitamin c, and carbohydrate etc are consumed enough, I am still lack with vitamin A, E, and iron. Therefore, I need to try to fill up these nutrients through eating more dairies, nuts and beans to be more effectively balanced. By consuming these, it will not only balance the diet, but also go under other nutrients which are lack, and develop and strengthen our brain and bone.
By looking at my nutrient log and data, I tend to eat too much carbohydrate and vitamin c. These are contained a lot in rice and fruits which I really like to eat whenever I fill hungry or need some energy. I always feel that it is not a proper meal without eating rice or fruits, so I must eat these at least once a day. As a consequence, I realized that I am not consuming enough vitamin D and iron which are contained a lot in meats, beans and dairies. Therefore I need to slowly change my eating habit with reduced carbohydrate and increasing what I am lack with.
*weekend
Similar with my weekday nutrition level, my weekend diet is quite balanced. However, according to the data, I realized the total calories are higher than the weekday’s, and also I am consuming more fats rather than protein. My deficiency of vitamin D is also seen during my weekend diet too. However, my carbohydrate consuming level and calories are relatively high although I always try to have healthy and balanced 3 times meals. I guess it is because I am having high calorie snakes frequently. Moreover, I tend to eat more during weekend. I mostly eat out with my mom to have special and delicious meals. This habit leads me to eat more.
*weekend
Similar with my weekday nutrition level, my weekend diet is quite balanced. However, according to the data, I realized the total calories are higher than the weekday’s, and also I am consuming more fats rather than protein. My deficiency of vitamin D is also seen during my weekend diet too. However, my carbohydrate consuming level and calories are relatively high although I always try to have healthy and balanced 3 times meals. I guess it is because I am having high calorie snakes frequently. Moreover, I tend to eat more during weekend. I mostly eat out with my mom to have special and delicious meals. This habit leads me to eat more.
During weekend I become lazy, eating more foods that contain unsaturated fat; my total calorie is exceeding the calories can be burnt!!. I often stay at home lying down and watching TV. I must not just eat too much snakes that increase fat and sodium level, need to consume more vitamin D and Iron like fish and nuts. Moreover, I should exercise rather than lying down. I would be much better for balancing and eating healthy food if I think before what I eat and whether it got many unsaturated fat or other substances that can harm my health system, also schedule what time I should have meal and snack. It will help to prevent eating late or skipping meal.
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