Analysis of Carbohydrate Intake
The analysis is for diet intake for three consecutive days; Thursday April 06,
2017, Friday April 07, 2017, and Saturday April 08, 2017. An analysis of physical
activities is also done for the week that these three days are inclusive of. The analysis was
done with the aid of an online software on ChooseMyPlate.gov.
On checking the analysis report, it is found that 47% of calories was from
carbohydrates during the three day period. This meets the recommended percentage of
calories consumption from carbohydrates to be between 45 percent and 65 percent of the
total calories intake. Had it not been within the recommended range, a number of changes
would have been necessary for example increasing or reducing consumption of rice,
white and wild blend, cooked with margarine and pasta. Had the percentage been on the
lower side of the range, then an increase of the two foods would be required while if it
had been on the upper side of the range then a reduction in their intake would be
appropriate.
On average, the fiber consumed was 73% of what is required. White bread with
added fiber and rice and beans, cooked with margarine provided the greatest amount of
fiber during the three day period. The fiber intake was low and two fiber rich foods that
can boost the intake of fiber are beans and peas (“Weight Losing,” 1995). On average, the
daily added sugar intake was 67g. Multiplying this value by 4 calories per gram, we get
268 calories. This is way above the American Heart Association recommendations to get
no more than 150 calories per day from added sugars. Soft drinks and milkshake
provided the greatest amounts of added sugars.
