Nutrition of eaten food

Nutrition of eaten food

Introduction

Food is an essential aspect of the standard living of human beings. It is one of the basic needs of man. The body has mechanisms of utilizing the food eaten by breaking it down into the different nutrients that are essential for the growth and survival of a human being. It is in this regard that scientists advise people to always have a balanced diet to help maintain a healthy lifestyle (Troesch et al. 2017). Various people have suffered from diseases related to lack of multiple nutrients or an excess intake of a specific aspect of food. The disorders are either because of deficiency or over nutrition. An example is obesity caused by a high intake rate of calories in comparison with the exercise that an individual does. The occurrence distorts the energy balance in the body. A high intake of goitrogenic foods causes goiters. A high intake of vitamins can cause vitamin poisoning. Kwashiorkor and marasmus occur because of a lack of protein-energy. The deficiency of calcium caused rickets and tetany. Iron deficiency can also cause goiter. Breberi’s leading cause is lack of vitamin B. Scurvy comes about because of lack of vitamin C. Lack of vitamin A causes night blindness (Klasing and Korver, 2020). These are just a few of the many diseases related to nutrition. It is, therefore, important for people to consider their nutritional intake for the betterment of their healthy life. This paper has a focus on personal food intake and cultural influences, and the plans to maintain and improve the diet.

Nutritional behavior on a personal basis

There is always a tendency of sticking to a balanced diet and doing lots of exercises daily.  In the morning, the preference is always to have a cup of coffee, bread and an egg or sausage. The nutritional value of this breakfast is high. Considering coffee alone, it has some proteins, carbohydrates, sodium, fiber and calories (Iriondo-DeHond et al. 2019). A cup of coffee has water, sugar and the coffee itself, which are vital in human growth. The calories get burnt during the exercising sessions in the evening.

There is a cultural influence of being black, whereby, the love for seafood and any fried food is intense. Seafood includes fish and shellfish. The foods have a high protein content. Proteins play a vital role in the growth of human beings and the repair of worn-out tissues. Oily fish that have omega 3-fatty acids have nutrients that help prevent lots of heart diseases. It is a widely known fact that proteins are an essential part of any cell in a living organism. The growth of nails and hair depends on the protein content. The body requires proteins to make hormones, enzymes and other useful chemicals in the body. They also help in building the skin, muscles and blood. When proteins get combined with carbohydrates and fats, the group is known as a ‘macronutrient’. The term helps in realizing that the body needs them in large amounts as compared to the ‘micronutrients’ made up of minerals and vitamins. It is also worth noting that the body does not have protein reserves, a factor that makes it necessary to intake more protein content to increase supply (Uenda, 2011)..

I am also into a lot of carbohydrates. Carbohydrates give energy to the body. My love for dairy products, bread, cereals and fruits is high. These foods contain some amounts of carbohydrates. Others include rice, plant-based legumes and vegetables having starch. The body breaks down the carbohydrates to produce glucose, which is the primary energy source of the body. It is interesting to note that glucose can immediately get absorbed and used as a source of energy or get stored for future energy production. It is also a vital source of minerals and vitamins. I love taking carbohydrates that are rich in fiber (grains, fruits and vegetables). The reason for this move is that it takes a longer time to completely digest them and they give the body a lot of nutrients along with calories.

There is also a love vitamins. A high intake level of vegetables and minerals is essential for the performance of a lot of roles in the body. However, there is always a limitation on the intake of the vitamins, which is healthy. A lot of vitamin intake can harm the body. The limitation has been successful through the maintenance of a healthy and balanced diet. The body is only in need of small amounts of vitamins, which when a person fails to intake them, there may arise several diseases, as mentioned in the introductory part of this paper. The micronutrients also help in the formation of strong bones and healthy teeth.

Plans to improve or maintain proper nutrition

There are no significant plans for improving the nutritional content of the food taken. However, a small improvement would be to eat more vegetables. Besides maintaining the nutritional content of food, there shall be the elimination of foods with simple sugars because they contribute a lot towards weight gain. The plan is to reduce weight gain through this initiative and doing lots of exercise to burn up more calories in the body. The food intake shall consider foods with high aunts of fiber s it has been the case because of their optimal nutritional provision to the body. There is also a fullness sense that one gets from consuming food with high fiber content. Diets having more vegetables and fruits with less pasta are essential in weight loss. With these few steps while maintaining my previous diet, the expectation is that the continuation to live a healthy life is inevitable.

References

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