After finishing my Nutrients Report, I recognized some very important things regarding my health. I know I have high Cholesterol because my doctor told me about the bad impacts it can have on my health. I have been trying to treat this by eating healthier, but after recording seeing my Nutrients Report I noticed I am still 100mg over where I should be. I know this doesn’t necessary mean It’s bad but I still beleave I need to work on that. I will look up things to help me with this on the Internet.
Other than my Cholesterol being high, I am actually right on track with the other Nutrients and Minerals. My Carbohydrates are “okay” as it say’s. I drink a lot of sports drinks so I think that’s the reason it is okay. My protein is also “okay”, I drink protein shakes everyday that I use with weight training. My total fat is “okay” as well, I try to stay away from fatty foods but It can be hard some times. When I think I need something, which I know, has a lot of fat I grab a protein bar. Which also helps with my total percent of protein. My Saturated fat is over the limit I should have. I don’t really think Saturated fats are bad but I am not a doctor. Saturated fats are derived from animal products such as meat, dairy and eggs. But they are also found in some plant-based sources such as coconut, palm and palm kernel oils. For minerals my Sodium levels are also over the target.
The Essay on Nutrition: Fat, Proteins, And Carbohydrates
Many Americans can tell you what components make up their food. Looking at a nutrition facts label, they can tell you the content of fat, carbohydrate, and protein in the foods they eat. Many participate in low carbohydrate dieting, one of the most popular diets around. Others have opted for the United States Department of Agriculture’s low fat diet, but neither understands the chemistry of ...
