Diet analysis shows the quality of nutrition, and is essential in managing an individual’s health. Different types of food are included in regular diets, such as carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are energy-giving foods, and are vital in weight control. The recommended daily intake of carbohydrates ranges between 225 and 325g (FoodData Central). For Day 1, 2 and 3, carbohydrates intake was 2%, 4%, and 3%, respectively. The total carbohydrates for the three days was 207.51g, which is still below the minimum requirement for a single day. In such regard, more energy-giving food should be incorporated in the daily diet to avoid risks of symptoms of deficiencies, like general body weakness.
Fats are also sources of energy and a major component of cell walls. The dietary reference intake (DRI) for fats is between 44 and 77 grams daily. For Day 1, 2 and 3, fat intake was 0.5%, 0.7%, and 2%, respectively. The total fat intake for the three days amounts to 61.4g, which within the range for daily intake. Due to disproportionality of fat intake in the three days, more foods rich in fatty acids should be incorporated in the diet. Proteins are body-building foods and at least 0.36g per pound should be incorporated in daily meal. For Day 1, 2 and 3, protein intake was 1%, 0.8%, and 1%, respectively. For the three days, protein intake sums to 65.64g, which is recommended for a single day. More proteins should be integrated in the daily diet to avoid the related deficiency conditions, such as kwashiorkor.
Vitamins and minerals are essential in normal body functioning and have no impact when taken in excess. The three-day intake of vitamin C was 190.1mg which is above the daily requirements. Since there are not adverse effects of excessive consumption of vitamin C, no reduction plan can be advised. Such intake also helps protect an individual from vitamin C-related deficiencies, like scurvy. The intake of minerals such as sodium, iron, and calcium was within the acceptable level in the three days. Therefore, a person should not receive proteins, carbohydrates and fats below the DRI to avoid undernutrition, or above the recommendations to avoid over-nutrition.
Work Cited
FoodData Central. U. S. Department of Agriculture, 2021, Web.