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Food Diary Analysis Student’s Name Institution’s Affiliation Abstract The client's food diary included data recorded on her dietary pattern for five consecutive days. Findings obtained from the diary indicated seasonal food intake patterns with some of the breakfast dishes missing. Carbohydrate intake was lower than the recommended daily intake. Proteins, though adequate, are taken intermittently and are inadequate in some days such as in the third day. The diary also has indicated higher hunger levels during breakfast. This phenomenon can be attributed to lack or limited fiber containing diet during breakfast sessions. Fluid and water intake is consistent and meets the essential daily requirement of 2 to 3 liters. The level is sufficient to sustain the recommended level in the body, even after strenuous exercise. She follows a regular exercise schedule involving various activities such as treadmill running incline walk and row machine. Maximum health can be attained by ensuring that we observed a regular dietary pattern that complies with the recommended standards. An energy balance can be achieved efficiently by providing that both energies gained and energy lost is in a state of equilibrium. Keywords: Food diary, glycogenic index, macronutrients, and micronutrients Food Diary Analysis On the first day (January 19), she balanced her diet, evenly across breakfast, lunch, and dinner and took food from all classes. Her dietetic composition seems to include sufficient macronutrients and micronutrients as well. However, her food intake pattern is irregular according to the data provided. Throughout the recorded days, she maintained a consistent water
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