Healthy Eating, Nutrition, and Exercise Plan
Healthy Eating, Nutrition, and Exercise Plan
Donna Mullins “Gregory”
SCI/241
May 26, 2013
Tiffany Glenn
I have a very hectic life style, and in saying that I can say that eating habits are terrible. After I completed the diet analysis, I realized just how terrible my eating habits are right now. I do try to eat at
Least a little something at each meal, but because I have one patient that I have to feed, some- times I get caught up in the business and just do not feel like eating. In all reality, the only reason during the past three days is because of the analysis. I did not want to show how bad my eating habits really are. The Food Guide Pyramid is a tool for planning diets that meet nutrition recommendations, and according to the Food Guide Pyramid, on day one my food group targets were off quite a bit. I was under in grains, vegetables and dairy, and I was over in fruits and protein. I do not eat a large amount
Of dairy products, especially milk. I have never been a milk drinker, and eating yogurt or cheese is not one
Of my favorites, however, I will eat a small cup every once in a while. On day two, I was under in grains, vegetables and dairy and I were under in fruits and protein. On day three, I was normal in grains, over in vegetables and fruits, and under in protein again. When I looked at the Nutrients Report, I could see where
I was under in quite a few of the different nutrients. I do take potassium and magnesium pills every day due to my blood work showing that I was deficient in these two minerals. I also take a women’s multi- vitamin every day and a special vitamin for my hair, nails and skin. I go to the gym and work out at least three times a week; therefore, I will have to take a good long look at the way I eat and make some serious changes. I do try to drink at least four (4) large glasses of water every day, especially on the days I work out. I believe that if I add some nutrient
Donna Mullins “Gregory”
SCI/241
May 26, 2013
Tiffany Glenn
I have a very hectic life style, and in saying that I can say that eating habits are terrible. After I completed the diet analysis, I realized just how terrible my eating habits are right now. I do try to eat at
Least a little something at each meal, but because I have one patient that I have to feed, some- times I get caught up in the business and just do not feel like eating. In all reality, the only reason during the past three days is because of the analysis. I did not want to show how bad my eating habits really are. The Food Guide Pyramid is a tool for planning diets that meet nutrition recommendations, and according to the Food Guide Pyramid, on day one my food group targets were off quite a bit. I was under in grains, vegetables and dairy, and I was over in fruits and protein. I do not eat a large amount
Of dairy products, especially milk. I have never been a milk drinker, and eating yogurt or cheese is not one
Of my favorites, however, I will eat a small cup every once in a while. On day two, I was under in grains, vegetables and dairy and I were under in fruits and protein. On day three, I was normal in grains, over in vegetables and fruits, and under in protein again. When I looked at the Nutrients Report, I could see where
I was under in quite a few of the different nutrients. I do take potassium and magnesium pills every day due to my blood work showing that I was deficient in these two minerals. I also take a women’s multi- vitamin every day and a special vitamin for my hair, nails and skin. I go to the gym and work out at least three times a week; therefore, I will have to take a good long look at the way I eat and make some serious changes. I do try to drink at least four (4) large glasses of water every day, especially on the days I work out. I believe that if I add some nutrient
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