Reflection On Energy Intake

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Afterwards, I observed my energy intake from calories. Our energy not only comes from nutrients such as proteins, but our energy intake is affected by the amount of calories that we consume. I observed to see if my energy intake is less due to the higher amount of calories that I consume recommend by the Mydiet analysis program. According to the actual intake versus the recommended intake report, my recommended calorie intake is 2,268.62. From the three day report my actual intake of calories was 1,193.45. I consumed 53% of the recommended value. My hypothesis ended up not being correct. My energy level was a lot higher during this time and it shows that your amount of calories have a huge effect on your energy intake for the day. What you put in your body affects your health, your mind, and your drive from day to …show more content…

Right now I am trying to lose weight. In order to loose even more weight I need to stick with what I am doing, but by adding the proper foods in the replacements to get proper nutrition. This will affect my energy intake by the amount of calories. I am at the half way mark of the 53%, but when I start to incorporate exercise into my routine I am going to need to consume higher amounts of nutrients to uptake my calorie intake level. This will help keep my energy intake to where it needs to be so I do not lose out on the energy that I need for the day. My current calorie intake is under the recommended value and I have lost a few pounds. Just by the three days my energy was very affected by the foods I ate. I had been changing the way I eat with higher protein and vegetable intake than carbohydrates. I was a lot more run down when I was eating higher carbohydrates into my diet. Calorie intake is very affected when it comes to your

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