nutrition

 This should be a substantive response (between 120-175 words minimum) to the topic(s) in your own words, referencing (using APA format) what you have discovered in your required reading and other learning activities.  You may use resources in addition to your textbook that supports your post(s); however, you must mention the source(s) that you used in your post(s) using APA format in-text citations and reference lists.  Think about your most recent meal. 

• Identify foods and beverages that were sources of carbohydrates in the meal. 
• Identify simple sugars
• Identify any added sugars
• Identify any complex carbohydrates (starches and fiber). 
• Explain what happens to carbohydrates in the digestive system.
•   Place the food you consumed into a food tracker app (MyFitness Pal, etc.)  or into a paper journal. Be specific with your portion sizes and quantities. Connect also has a tracker you can use for free called Nutrition Calc. You may create your food log in that as well. Your food journal should include the following information: 
•      All of the food that you consume. This includes all meals, snacks, desserts, etc.    
•     All of the beverages you consume. This includes water, alcoholic, and non-alcoholic beverages.   
•    All of the supplements, vitamins, etc. that you consume.       Include a full weekend: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday to compare to your weekday choices.   
•      Include any exercise or physical activity.  

  

Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday 

Breakfast 

8 Ounces of Green Machine Juice (Naked) 31 g of carb,28g of sugar,2g of protein

1 slice of 21 Whole Grains (organic bread) Total fat 1.5g 22g of carb, 5g of sugar, 5g Dietary fiber,5g of added sugar.

1tbsp of Olive oil extra virgin 14g of fat,0g of carbs no sugar no proteins.

Snack

Banana: Calories: 89, Protein: 1.1 g, Carbs: 22.8 g, Sugar: 12.2 fiber: 2.6 g, Fat: 0.3 g

Lunch

Tuna salad

One cup (238 grams) of tuna salad contains: Calories: 466, Protein: 24 g, Carbs: 7 fats: 38 g

Snack

1 orange: Calories: 66, Protein: 1.3 g, Carbs: 14.8 g, Sugar: 12 fiber: 2.8 fat: 0.2 g

Vitamin C: 92%, Folate: 9%, Calcium: 5%, Potassium: 5% 

Dinner

Grilled chicken salad: Calories: 500, Protein: 30 g, Fat: 20 g, Carbs: 6 g, Fiber: 4 g

Friday Saturday and Sundays 

On Fridays I do my regular diet