Discuss your reaction to the analysis for each meal; what did you think about each meal? What surprised you with regard to the nutrient levels/amounts?
Need for both healthy meal and unhealthy meal. I picked out the food that I will talk about and I just need the analysis reflection and critical thinking and the reference part.
Nutritional Analysis
Write a nutritional analysis of the meal you have created (include macronutrients, key vitamins, minerals and any other nutrient worth mentioning); make sure to touch on the major macronutrients like carbs, protein and fat but also include sugar, fiber, sodium, cholesterol and any vitamin and minerals your meals may have.
Reflection
Discuss your reaction to the analysis for each meal; what did you think about each meal? What surprised you with regard to the nutrient levels/amounts? In this section, it is imperative that you compare the nutrient levels to the standard RDA’s and make comments such as “in the unhealthy meal, 40% of the total calories come from fat and considering the diet is only supposed to contain between 20-30% fat for the entire day, this meal is quite unhealthy”. Make sure to do this for both meals
Critical Thinking
How will the above information (the details from the analysis) affect your future food choices?
Will you still go to the restaurant; will you change what you will eat; what steps will you take with regard to your health in light of the details you examined from the analysis?
I would still go to restaurants and eat with moderation. I would probably rotate one week eat a healthy meal then the next week I would cheat a little with the calories. I enjoy food and after seen what I have been putting in my body I do need to make healthier choices. However, I also need a good greasy hamburger occasionally.
Mechanics
Includes name, citations within body of essay, proper spelling, grammar, and separate bibliography.
Unhealthy Meal
Entree
Double Cheese Burger
Dessert
Chocolate Sunday
Drink
Coke
Side
Large Fries
Healthy Meal
Entree
Wheat Pasta & Garlic Shrimp
Drink
Glass of Water
Side
Roasted Asparagus with Orange Vinaigrette
Dessert
Greek Yogurt & Fruit