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Write a 750 to 1,050-word paper that addresses the following points regarding your 3-day food intake analysis from iProfile. Submit the paper along with the iProfile Report titled "Intake Compared to DRI." Your paper is valued at a maximum of 10 points, and your iProfile Intake Compared to DRI Report is worth up to 5 points.
Use APA format with appropriate headings to clearly organize each section. Review the Center for Writing Excellence (CWE) sample paper for guidance on APA formatting, headings, in-text citations, and references.
Recorded intake of protein, carbohydrates, and lipids
Identify which foods in your recorded daily intake provide protein, carbohydrates, and lipids. Discuss the sources of each macronutrient in your diet—such as meats, dairy products, legumes for protein; grains, fruits, vegetables for carbohydrates; oils, nuts, fatty fish for lipids. Review how your recorded intake of these macronutrients compares with the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI). Analyze whether your intake was too high or too low, and suggest foods you might add or remove to better align with recommendations while maintaining a balanced nutrient profile.
Evaluate whether the protein in each food was complete or incomplete, and whether your diet relied on combining foods to achieve complementary proteins. Explain why understanding protein complementarity is important for health.
Macronutrient intake sufficiency and recommendations
Discuss the percentage of your daily recommended intake of proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids that you achieved based on your iProfile report. If your intake is insufficient or excessive, provide specific strategies to bring it within the recommended range—such as increasing fiber-rich foods, choosing leaner protein sources, or moderating fat intake. Include the potential health effects of consistently consuming too little or too much of each macronutrient, citing relevant research.
Macronutrient intake ranges and their importance
Explain why maintaining macronutrient intake within recommended ranges is crucial. Describe the health consequences of imbalance, such as the impact of inadequate protein on muscle health, insufficient carbohydrates on energy levels, or excess fats contributing to cardiovascular risk. Support your statements with scientific evidence.
Fiber intake and dietary adequacy
Assess whether your fiber intake meets 100% of the recommendation per your iProfile report. Verify if you met the minimum servings from each fiber-containing food group—fruits, vegetables, grains. Identify which groups fell short and specify foods that contributed the most or least fiber to your diet. Recognize patterns in your food choices that affected fiber intake, such as low vegetable consumption or reliance on refined grains.
Dietary modifications for improved fiber intake
Propose specific dietary modifications to increase fiber intake, such as incorporating more whole fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Discuss how inadequate or excessive macronutrient intake can influence health—for example, how low protein may impair immune function, while excessive fats could heighten cardiovascular risk. Provide concrete examples of foods or dietary changes that could support better health outcomes.
Insights gained from your dietary analysis
Summarize what you have learned about your diet from this assessment, including strengths and areas for improvement. Reflect on how understanding your macronutrient and fiber intakes can inform healthier choices and long-term wellness strategies.
References
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- US Department of Agriculture. (2021). Dietary guidelines for Americans 2020-2025. USDA.
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- National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. (2020). Dietary reference intakes for nutrients. NASEM Publications.