Principles of Nutrition

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Question 1

Upon referring to my 5-Day average file from Diet and Wellness Plus+, I was more deficient in the intake of Thiamin, Riboflavin, Folate (DFE), Vitamin C, Vitamin D (ug), Vitamin A (RAE), and Alpha-Tocopherol. From the look, I was deficient in all the vitamins. The following is my vitamin intake and the percentage DRI intake which indicate that I was deficient:

Thiamin 11.616%

Riboflavin 13.775%

Niacin 48.849%

Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) 50.23%

Cobalamin (Vitamin B12) 35.84%

Folate (DFE) 11.273%

Vitamin C 0.696%

Vitamin D (ug) 0.515%

Vitamin A (RAE) 2.882%

Vitamin A (IU) 3.175%

Vitamin K 10.803%

Alpha-Tocopherol 3.587%

Question 2

Since I had vitamin deficiency in all my intake, I will have to take some foods to boost each type of vitamin. The following are two foods for each vitamin deficiency that I can eat to provide the vitamins. I will also state whether or not I can manage to eat these foods.

Thiamin: Meat and fish. Yes, I would eat these foods.

Riboflavin: Eggs, and milk. Yes, I would eat these foods.

Niacin: Liver and Salmon. I can eat both liver and Salmon.

Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6): Peanuts and soya beans. Yes, I would eat these foods.

Cobalamin (Vitamin B12): Sardines and beef. I can manage to eat these foods.

Folate (DFE): Broccoli and brussels sprouts. Yes, I would eat these foods.

Vitamin C: Kiwifruit and grapefruits. Yes, I would eat these fruits.

Vitamin D (ug): Fatty fish such as tuna and mackerel. I would eat these two foods.

Vitamin A (RAE): Carrots and spinach. Yes, I would eat these foods.

Vitamin K: Cabbage and Collards. Yes, I would eat these foods.

Alpha-Tocopherol: Almonds and Sunflower oil. Yes. I can take these two foods.

Question 3

I was not boarder line deficient in any of the vitamins. In all of them, my vitamin intake was below 51%.

Question 4

I did not have any borderline vitamin deficiency in all of my vitamin intake. All of them were below the average supposed intake.

Question 5

I was deficient in all of the vitamin intake in my 5-Day Average file from Diet and Wellness Plus+. None of these was on the average DRI. There are some main health conditions associated with vitamin deficiency. There are also some health implications or symptoms associated with vitamin deficiency. Below are the main health conditions and implications associated with my vitamin deficiency:

Thiamin deficiency: Beriberi health condition. Symptoms include confusion and memory loss

Riboflavin deficiency: Liver disorder. Symptoms include sores at the corners of the mouth, edema, and excess blood.

Niacin deficiency: Pellagra health condition. Implications include hallucinations, fatigue, and vomiting.

Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) deficiency: Cardiovascular disease. Implication are itchy rashes, mood changes, and seizures.

Cobalamin (Vitamin B12) deficiency: Condition include Nerve problems. Implication include loss of appetite and irritability.

Folate (DFE) deficiency: Megaloblastic anemia. Symptom include trouble concentrating, extreme tiredness, and lack of energy.

Vitamin C deficiency: Scurvy health condition. Symptom include fatigue, dry skin, and bright red hair follicles.

Vitamin D (ug) deficiency: Osteomalacia disorder. Implication include bone pain, muscle weakness, and fatigue.

Vitamin A (RAE) deficiency: xerophthalmia condition. Implication include inability to see in low light, poor wound healing, and night blindness.

Vitamin A (IU) deficiency: Anemia. Symptoms include dry skin and bumpy skin.

Vitamin K deficiency: Osteoporosis condition. Implications include bruising and bleeding problems.

Question 6

Upon checking on my mineral intake, I was deficient in all my mineral intake. It implies that I had less than 66% of DRI in all the minerals. Below are the percentage:

Calcium- 9.405%

Iron- 13.456%

Magnesium- 10.719%

Potassium- 4.171%

Zinc- 14.738%

Sodium- 44.003%

Question 7

Since I had mineral deficiency in all of my intake. There are some foods am supposed to take. Below are two foods that I could eat that would provide the mineral. I will also state whether I would actually eat these foods or not.

Calcium: Cheese and yoghurt. Yes, I would take these nourishments.

Iron: Lean meat and sea food. Yes, I would take these foods.

Magnesium: Almonds and spinach. I would take these foods

Potassium: Dried apricots and bananas. I would take these meals.

Zinc: Oysters and fortified breakfast cereals. Yes, I would eat these foods.

Sodium: Bacon and sausage. Yes, I would take these foods.

Question 8

In all the mineral intake, I was not borderline in any of my intake. I had mineral intake of less than the average DRI.

Question 9

I did not have any borderline mineral deficiency. All my mineral intake were less than 45% DRI. The average is usually supposed to be 66%.

Question 10

I was deficient in all of my mineral intake in the 5-Day Average file from Diet and Wellness Plus+. None of these was on the average DRI. There are some main health conditions associated with mineral deficiency. There are also some health implications or symptoms associated with mineral deficiency. Below are the main health conditions and implications associated with my mineral deficiency:

Calcium deficiency:  Low bone mass (osteopenia). Symptom include numbness and tingling in the fingers.

Iron deficiency: Anemia condition. Symptom include weakness and tiredness.

Magnesium deficiency: Heart disease condition. Symptom include loss of appetite and headache.

Potassium deficiency: increase blood pressure condition. Symptom include prolonged diarrhea or vomiting.

Zinc deficiency: Health condition include delayed sexual development in adolescents and impotence. Symptom include hair loss, diarrhea, and eye and skin lesions.

Sodium deficiency: hyponatremia health condition. Symptom include altered personality, confusion, and fatigue.

Question 11

I currently do not take any supplement. 

I am not pleased with my 5-day regular diet pattern since I had most deficiency in my nutrients intake. According to my recommendation, it would be beneficial for me to take some supplements.

It would be necessary for me to take a combination of supplements. All of my mineral and vitamin DRI percentages were very low and below the average. The extra nutrients that the supplements provide will be beneficial in preventing marauding free radicals from harming healthy cells, speed the repair and regeneration of damaged cells, and facilitate renewal. The combination of supplements will enhance the nutrient density of my diet and bridge the nutritional gap. As a result, supplements will make sure that I am obtaining the right amount of nutrients tailored to my dietary needs.