Carbohydrate Diet Analysis

After many years of thinking I was a good eater, I realized there are many adjustments I need to make to my regular diet for it to be more nutritious. By reviewing my regular eating patterns, I realized I eat too many carbohydrates a day. The amount of carbohydrates I consumed was more than double the RDA, Recommended Dietary Allowance. To help reduce my carbohydrate consumption, I plan on eating less cereal because that has become a go-to meal for me at college. Cereal can add up in sugar and carbohydrates quickly when it is eaten as a meal or in large amounts. I also plan to eliminate the amount of bread I eat, by reducing the amount of sandwiches I eat or resorting to salads instead. I will also try to eat less breaded meat and pick grilled
I know that iron gives the body energy and it is important to consume appropriate recommended amounts. When too much is consumed, it builds up, can cause damage to the liver and heart, and possibly lead to future diseases, such as diabetes. Most days, I did not consume enough calories, but it was not a major deficiency. To be sure I am eating enough calories a day, I plan to watch what I am eating and note how many calories are in each meal. Consuming enough calories helps give the body the energy it needs to get through the day, so I plan to watch what I am eating to be sure I am providing my body with enough calories. I also did not include enough fiber in my diet. To help get the recommended amount of fiber, I plan to eat more grains, beans, nuts, and
Overall, I consumed a good amount of fats per day. It was slightly low compared to the Adequate Intake guidelines, but not a major deficiency. Therefore, I do not plan on adjusting my daily fat intake. My protein consumption was slightly high compared to the Recommended Dietary Allowance guidelines by the Dietary Reference Intake. I previously assumed that I consumed too much protein because I purposefully put it in my diet to help myself gain muscle mass. I will continue to consume protein similar to how I have been because my protein intake is not too much above the recommended intake to need adjusting. Proteins also help me feel more full and energized throughout the day, which leads to me having a better attitude as