Nutritional Assesment Grain Products

Question: Discuss about theNutritional Assesmentfor Grain Products. Answer: Part A Days Vegetables and Fruits Grain Products Milk and Alternatives Meat and Alternatives Oils and fats Beverages Day 1 4 servings 3 servings 1 serving 1 serving 40-50 mL 3 times Day2 3 servings 2 servings 2 servings 0 serving 30-45 mL 2 times Day 3 5 servings 2 servings 1 serving 2 servings 40-50 mL 3 times Day 4 3 servings 1 serving 2 serving 1 serving 40-50 mL 2 times Day 5 4 servings 2 servings 1 serving 1 serving 40-50 mL 4 times In comparison to the Canada Food guide, I ate less servings of vegetables and fruits in comparison to the recommended servings of vegetables and fruits that should be included per day. Moreover, the servings of Grain products were also less as compared to the recommendation (2). The serving of meat was also less in comparison to the recommended food guide. Further, the oil consumption was more than recommended limit, which have been used in preparation of the foods, as well as, for salads. The number of beverage consumption should be limited, but I consumed them more than the recommended (3). The food I ate within 5 days of assessment, which is a good source of vitamins include: Food Source Broccoli Vitamin A Soy milk Vitamin D Spinach cooked Vitamin E Cucumber Vitamin K Eggs Vitamin B Papaya Vitamin C Vitamin A helps in the formation and maintenance of healthy teeth, soft tissues, skeletal tissues, and skin. It also aids in the provision of good vision. Vitamin D is an essential component for maintaining the normal levels of phosphorus and calcium in the blood. In short, vitamin D is required for good health of bones and helps in preventing the occurrence of fractures. Vitamin E is known as an effective antioxidant, thus, protecting the body tissues from any kind of harm that can be caused by free radicals, which are the substances that can damage cells, organs, and tissues. Vitamin K help in clotting of blood also aids in the formation of strong bones and prevention of heart diseases. For healthy skin, eyes, hair, and liver, vitamin B plays a significant role, and it also helps in proper functioning of the nervous system. Vitamin C plays an important role in the growth, as well as, repair of various tissues present in all parts of the body. It is an important vitamin for healing wounds and for maintenance and repair of teeth and bones (6). The diet, which is lacking in the vitamins above-mentioned will affect the functioning of the body systems. A diet low in vitamin A could cause poor night vision, dry mucous membranes, rough skin, slow healing of the wound, vitamin D deficient diet could lead to rickets in the children and osteomalacia in the adults. A diet low in vitamin E may cause the inability of absorbing fat, while vitamin K-deficient diet can lead to clotting problems. The diet or food that is low in Vitamin C can lead to scurvy and vitamin B deficient diet can cause weight loss, anemia, stomach upset, and nerve damage. Hence, for the proper functioning of the body systems, it is very important to have a diet that is a rich source of all these vitamins to prevent any kind of complications (4). Part B The negative factors that I discovered during this five-day assessment plan were that though there should be limited consumption of beverages in a day, I couldnt restrict myself to an extent in consuming them. This habit of my hinders following the proper diet regime even having familiar with the fact that beverage consumption has adverse effects on the body. Moreover, to add more oils and mayonnaise while making salads and vegetable is also a negative attribute towards the dietary requirements. Further, I have a habit of skipping breakfasts, which can adversely impact my health (1). The choice of nutrition and diet have a significant role in determining the health of the individual. Nutrition is an element that determines the physical well-being, mental, as well as, the emotional health of the individual. The high amount of consumption of beverages can affect the health adversely. The beverages contain a high amount of sugar in it, which can lead to various health implications like obesity, increased blood glucose level, heart problems, and much more. Hence, I should limit the consumption of beverages, as well as, oil and fats for better and healthy living. 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