In school a few weeks ago we were given a diet log and told to record everything we eat for 3 consecutive days, and break them down into carb, protein and fat grams.
We then switched with other classmates and were given an analysis assignment, which I love to do, so that made me happy. Its funny that the homework we get is actually stuff I enjoy doing anyways. It was hard not to write 10 pages of diet suggestions. There is way too much information floating around in my head from the piles of nutrition books and journals I browse every week, but we had to limit to a page. So here's my first analysis. I'm sure as time goes on they'll get more and more complex, so this will be fun to look back to a year from now.
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At first review, the diet I was assigned to analyze looked to be quite balanced and efficient. Averaged daily calories totaled approximately 2700, which I would agree is a decent number for a highly active male of 26.
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It's funny that this guy who's diet I was assigned was sooo much better than mine. I wouldn't be surprised if anyone fudged their diet logs for effect though, but as for me, I told the 100% truth. Panera Bread broccoli cheddar soup bread-bowls and ALL (which, btw have about 900 calories total).
Eeek right?
Having to research that took all the FUN out of going to Panera.
:*(
Hit me up if you're in the need of a reality dose yourself.
We then switched with other classmates and were given an analysis assignment, which I love to do, so that made me happy. Its funny that the homework we get is actually stuff I enjoy doing anyways. It was hard not to write 10 pages of diet suggestions. There is way too much information floating around in my head from the piles of nutrition books and journals I browse every week, but we had to limit to a page. So here's my first analysis. I'm sure as time goes on they'll get more and more complex, so this will be fun to look back to a year from now.
The first sentence got chopped out of the image, so here you go.
At first review, the diet I was assigned to analyze looked to be quite balanced and efficient. Averaged daily calories totaled approximately 2700, which I would agree is a decent number for a highly active male of 26.
(click to enlarge)
It's funny that this guy who's diet I was assigned was sooo much better than mine. I wouldn't be surprised if anyone fudged their diet logs for effect though, but as for me, I told the 100% truth. Panera Bread broccoli cheddar soup bread-bowls and ALL (which, btw have about 900 calories total).
Eeek right?
Having to research that took all the FUN out of going to Panera.
:*(
Hit me up if you're in the need of a reality dose yourself.
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Nice work sister! What did you use to do the analysis? There a a bunch of ones online but I recommend the USDA My Pyramid: http://www.mypyramidtracker.gov/ I also have this great book with EVERY single food and its official nutritient content. I had to do a project last semester where I analyzed my typical diet and then had to adjust it to meet diabetic and then renal restrictions.
Your comment about your client's "perfect diet entry" is a good one. Almost all people under report their food intake so it is difficult to do an accurate nutrient analysis. It is also very likely that he falsified some of his entries because he knew a cute young girl was going to be analyzing it. Then again, when people keep food diaries, they become more conscious about what they are eating and actually eat better!
You have the right info about carb requirements. Even intense strength trainers need the correct proportion of protein and carbs. If they are too high in protein and too low in carbs, the excess amino acids cannot be excreted and build up in the blood and kidneys. Your body uses carbon structures from carbohydrates to bind to excess amino acids and excrete then as ketones in the urine. As excess ketones are simply excreted (a waste of precious animal protein nitrogen if you ask me) excess amino acids present in a deficit of carbon skeletons can result in metabolic acidosis. The most common effect of metabolic acidosis is cardiovascular compensation (increased respiratory rate) but chronic high protein intake can result in deterioration of kidneys, stroke and death.
I have so much more information on this topic and athletic diets in general if you ever have questions!
I sent out my applications yesterday for dietetic internships so in almost a year I will be registered!!
Thanks Jules! :)
I actually didn't use any websites for the analysis, just kind of took what we'd learned in school so far and mixed in a bit of what I've researched the past few years. Altho I'd love to check that pyramid tracker site out! That could become a really helpful resource!
I think the reason my guy's diet was so perfect is because he's been working out for years before starting school. We were talking about having read a lot of different health books while working out the previous week and so I kind of got the idea he knew what he was doing. And he always brings steamed veggies to class to eat as a snack... so I think his log was the real deal ;)
Thank you for explaining the effects of too much protein in strength training! Those slim guys who drink massive amounts of protein in drinks always scare me a bit. Don't want to see any metabolic acidosis or kidney failure happenin!
Woot to dietetic internships!
I hope you get everything you're hoping for this year and that marathon #2 training is going well!! <3
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