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Evaluation of My Food Plan

Students Name

Institution
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Evaluation of My food Plan

Dietary Strengths

On Thursday 11th 2021, my dietary strength was taking 8oz of glass of water during lunch

and 8oz glass of water twice after dinner. These are 240z glasses of water in that day. The

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following day that is on Friday 12th 2021 I took 5 ounces of protein food, which include 2
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scrambled eggs containing 2 ounces of protein, I serving of chicken salad containing and one

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serving of steak. My meal also contained 2 cups of vegetables which consisted of 1 cup of
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asparagus, I cup of mashed potatoes and a tuna sandwich and I took 8oz glass of water twice. On

Saturday 13th 2021 I took 2cups of fruit which is 2 cups of apple juice and 8oz glass of water

twice.

In comparison to the recommended healthy eating routine I was unable to reach most of

the food group targets but I managed to take the required amounts of vegetables, proteins and

fruits on Friday and Saturday. To top that I managed to take 16 to 24oz glasses of water each

day.

Dietary Weakness

On the other my food plan consisted of a bunch of weakness. For example on Thursday

11th 2021, I did not take any fruit neither did I have any vegetable hence did not reach the

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required 2 cups of fruit and 3 cups of vegetables. I ate I cup of oxtail to fit the protein
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requirement though it is not a lean meat thus a weakness. I took 9 ounces of grains consisting of

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1 cups of oatmeal, 1 cups of cereals and 1 cups of rice, which was more than the required 6
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ounces of grain. The cake and one bag of chips contains more than 50g of sugar and fat which is

also not recommended.

On Friday 12th 2021, I took more 3 cups of fruits i.e. bananas and strawberries, 1 cup of

orange juice and 2 cups of lemonade. I also ate four ounces of grains ie two bread French toast

and tuna sandwich which less than the 6 ounces required. Saturday 13th 2021, my meal did not

consist of any vegetables and also took a lot of junk food which included of 1 beef burger,

French fries, spirit sodas, ice cream, two hotdogs with ketchup and 4 pancakes. All these foods

contain more than 50grams of sugar and fat. I was unable to meet the protein requirements

because I only took scrambled eggs

Select on weakness and plan how to improve that dietary issue

My main weakness is taking a lot of junk foods that contain a lot of sugar and fat. I plan on

improving these by substituting the junk foods with more vegetables, proteins and fruits during

the day and occasionally replacing my snacks with dairy or forfeit soy alternatives such as

yoghurt for a healthy going. I also want to work ensuring that each day has every food group in

the correct amounts i.e. not in excess or in deficit. This includes taking of I cup of fruit juice and

two to three different kind of fruits. I will also eat more leafy salad greens, lean meat, chicken,

turkey and red meat for proteins. My stews should also contains beans, peas, green grams and

lentils. I will also search other variety of foods with more health benefits and ensure they reach a

target of 2000 calories.

Overall Impression of the tools used in My Plate website

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Though it is clear on the amount and groups of food that each age should focus on, it does

not take into consideration the difficulties of balancing all food groups at the same meal

especially in the right amount as indicated. They also do not take into consideration the

importance of taking water. Not everyone can afford to eat as required due to financial

constraints and may opt to go for the cheaper alternative for the meal, which may not necessarily

fit with My plate requirements