Things like vitamin c, folate, iron, and calcium had never even crossed my mind. I have looked at the carbohydrates, proteins and fats in the foods I have eaten before, but never really understood what they did and what they are.

The recommended intake for carbohydrates in men is about 275 to 300 grams a day. In my three day food record I met that intake one day, at 338 grams. The other two days were pathetic to what I should have taken, at 77 and 53 grams. So I need to eat more pasta, more fiber, and more bread to meet the standards of the average male.

With protein, I ate a little more than the standard, which is about 75 grams a day. I have been trying to consume more protein because I have been trying to gain muscle.

The other four items in my nutrition diet are pretty close to what I should be eating. The only thing I could probably improve on it my calcium intake. I am drinking a lot of milk and eating a lot of cheese. If I could cut down on those just a little I will be where I want to be.

Another way to improve my diet is to eat more vegetables and fruits. I hardly ever eat enough fruits and vegetables I should be eating. My mom always told me, “eat your vegetables.” I am now taking that into consideration to try to stay as healthy as possible. Fruits have a lot of sugar in them and I am trying to stay away from sugar so I feel I should not cut them out of my diet totally but maybe have an apple or an orange once in a while.

This project was a great learning experience for me because I am trying to loose weight and become a h

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