Personal Narrative: My Carbohydrate Diet

After analyzing my carbohydrate intake and comparing it to the recommendations by nutrition calculator I am just below the normal range recommended for my age. The DRI (Dietary Reference Intake) recommends women between the ages 19-70 should consume 45-65% of their diet come from carbohydrates. My intake recommended by the nutrition calculator was 867-1252 calories, and I only consumed 803 calories, which was just below my goal for carbohydrates. DRI recommends 20-35% of my calorie intake should come from Fats (lipids). The nutrition calculator goal for fat intake was 385 to 674 calories, and I consumed 500 which put in the normal range for my DRI. The recommended protein was 10-35% of my calories come from protein. My goal for protein was …show more content…
After analyzing my consumption of those 5 things for a week I noticed I within the normal range for what is recommended for my age group. Although, some weeks I do go over the recommended numbers for m diet. One of the guidelines outlined is “Balancing calories with physical activity” (DGA2010) which is something I try to follow for my personal diet. Following this guideline helps me maintain a healthy weight and reduces my risk for cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and osteoporosis. The second guideline listed is “Consume more of certain foods and nutrients, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fat-free and low-fat dairy products, and seafood”. (DGA2010) This is a guideline I should try to follow more strictly when it comes to eating more fruits and vegetables. Although I am balancing my calories and keeping them within the recommended range I am at times not making the best choices when it comes to choosing nutrient dense foods. I tend to over enjoy foods that are rich in added sugars such as ice cream and yeast breads. I have made some changes to my diet in the last couple of years by cutting back on sweets and choosing a healthier alternatives in their place. One of the risk for over consumption of added sugars is increased risk of …show more content…
By keeping my diet and physical activity maintained it will lower my risk for serious health risk such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes. I have learned keeping a diary with my food intake helps keep me accountable for the food I am eating and the significance they have on my health. I’ve learned it important to beware of the fatty acids that are consumed in my diet. I think for my personal diet it is important I am mindful of the saturated and trans fats I consume so I am not over indulging because these types of fat can lead to increased blood