3 Day Food Journal Assignment

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Midterm Assignment: 3-day Food journal and its impact on the mind and body. Ashley M. Alcon Pueblo Community College June 22, 2024 Dietary Nutrition Dr. Tara Mashburn I really enjoyed this assignment because, as a mother and wife, I am responsible for meal planning and preparation for my entire family. During the 3-day assignment, my family also joined in and actively participated with me. However, I was mindful not to put too much strain on my boys' eating habits as they are still kids. I also sought input from my husband and son on their thoughts and feelings about the meals. Here are the meals that I have planned out for the 3 days: Day 1- Morning- Breakfast: Oatmeal with berries and milk - Macronutrients: - Carbohydrates: 40g (oats …show more content…

Day 3- Breakfast- Smoothie with spinach, banana, almond milk, and protein powder - Macronutrients: - Carbohydrates: 30g (banana) - Protein: 20g (protein powder) - Fat: 5g (almond milk) - Micronutrients: - Potassium (banana): 400mg - Vitamin A (spinach): 1500 IU - Calcium (almond milk): 200mg = 300 calories Lunch- Quinoa and black bean bowl with avocado and salsa - Macronu Beef stir-fry with bell peppers, onions, and jasmine rice - Macronutrients: - Carbohydrates: 40g (jasmine rice and vegetables) - Protein: 25g (beef) - Fat: 10g (cooking oil) - Micronutrients: - Iron (beef): 3mg - Vitamin C (bell peppers): 60mg - Vitamin B12 (beef): 2.5g = 700 calories Total calories = 1600 Total fat: 52 g …show more content…

Personally, I enjoyed the food portions, but my husband did not. However, my 10-month-old and 6-year-old both enjoyed the food, although I made sure to give them more snacks and fruits and vegetables than I did myself. This is because they are growing boys and have a strong preference for these healthy options. For myself, I appreciated how the meals kept my mood and energy levels stable. I didn't feel like I was overeating or gross after a meal. I had more energy and felt happier about myself, which motivated me to be more productive. Moving forward, I plan to continue eating healthily and incorporating more nutritious options into my husband's meals as well. This assignment was eye-opening, and I was amazed at how quickly my body responded to the food in terms of my mood and energy levels. Additionally, I only drink water and I believe this also contributed to keeping me stable in terms of my mood and energy levels. Usually, I portion myself a lot more than I usually did for this assignment, and I felt a huge change in my mood and energy since I learned how to portion

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