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3/24/2021 Diet & Wellness Plus 1/11 Kusum Lamichhane [email protected] 3/24/2021 threeDayAverage  Report Parameters Day 1 : 03/22/2021 Day 2: 03/23/2021 Day 3: 03/24/2021 ï‚€ 3-Day Average Intake vs. Goals 03/22/2021, 03/23/2021, 03/24/2021 Report Data Nutrient DRI Intake % of DRI Notes below DRI over DRI at DRI (if range) Reported Intake Energy Kilocalories 2478.0 kcal 906.845 kcal 36.596% Protein 52.62 g 29.441 g 55.951% Carbohydrate 278..68 g 125.65 g 45.072% Fat, Total 55..37 g 33.638 g 61.083% Fat (Specific) Saturated Fat <27.5 g 5.847 g 21.263% Monounsaturated Fat No suggestion 7.899 g Polyunsaturated Fat No suggestion 3.514 g Trans Fatty Acid No suggestion 0.03 g Cholesterol <No suggestion 61.487 mg Essential Fatty Acids PFA 18:2, Linoleic 12.00 g 2.902 g 24.18% 2478.0 kcal 52.62 g 278.78 g 402.68 g 55.07 g 96.37 g 27.5 g 12.00 g Loading...ï„ 3/24/2021 Diet & Wellness Plus 2/11 Nutrient DRI Intake % of DRI Notes below DRI over DRI at DRI (if range) Reported Intake PFA 18:3, Linolenic 1.10 g 0.556 g 50.504% Carbohydrates (Specific) Dietary Fiber, Total 25.0 g 14.977 g 59.906% Sugar, Total No suggestion 11.578 g Other Water 2700.00 g 374.531 g 13.872% Alcohol No suggestion 0.00 g Vitamins Thiamin 1.10 mg 0.454 mg 41.28% Riboflavin 1.10 mg 0.26 mg 23.675% Niacin 14.00 mg 4.446 mg 31.76% Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) 1.30 mg 0.434 mg 33.368% Cobalamin (Vitamin B.40 µg 0.149 µg 6.197% Folate (DFE) 400.00 µg 308.924 µg 77.231% Vitamin C 75.00 mg 38.56 mg 51.413% Vitamin D (ug) 15.00 µg 0.359 µg 2.395% Vitamin A (RAE) ïš 700.00 µg 33.58 µg 4.797% Vitamin A (IU) ïš 2333.00 IU 3,816.097 IU 163.57% Vitamin K 90.00 µg 70.784 µg 78.649% Alpha-Tocopherol ïš 15.00 mg 2.314 mg 15.425% Minerals Calcium 1000.00 mg 549.031 mg 54.903% Iron 18.00 mg 18.101 mg 100.561% 1.10 g 25.0 g 2700.00 g 1.10 mg 1.10 mg 14.00 mg 1.30 mg 2.40 µg 400.00 µg 75.00 mg 15.00 µg 700.00 µg 2333.00 IU 90.00 µg 15.00 mg 1000.00 mg 18.00 mg javascript:void(0) javascript:void(0) javascript:void(/24/2021 Diet & Wellness Plus 3/11 DRI Report Nutrient DRI Intake % of DRI Notes below DRI over DRI at DRI (if range) Reported Intake Magnesium 310.00 mg 70.01 mg 22.584% Potassium 4700.00 mg 492.724 mg 10.483% Zinc 8.00 mg 1.969 mg 24.609% Sodium 1500.00 mg 1,013.82 mg 67.588% Profile Information Profile Active Profile: kusum lamichhane Height: 5 ft.

4 inches Weight: 145 lbs. Age: 27 years BMI: 24.886 Gender: Female Activity Level: Active Smoker: no Strict Vegetarian/Vegan: no Nutrient Data Nutrient DRI Notes Energy Kilocalories 2478.0 kcal Protein 52.62 g AMDR: 10%-35% of kilocalories RDA: Daily requirement based on 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram body weight Carbohydrate 278..68 g AMDR: 45%-65% of kilocalories RDA: 130 g/day for adults and children Fat, Total 55..37 g AMDR: 20%-35% of kilocalories Fat (Specific) Saturated Fat < 27.5 g Less than 10% of kilocalories Monounsaturated Fat * No recommendation Polyunsaturated Fat * No recommendation Trans Fatty Acid * No recommendation Cholesterol < * Less than mg recommended Essential Fatty Acids PFA 18:2, Linoleic 12.00 g PFA 18:3, Linolenic 1.10 g Carbohydrates (Specific) 310.00 mg 4700.00 mg 8.00 mg 1500.00 mg 3/24/2021 Diet & Wellness Plus 4/11 Macronutrient Ranges 03/22/2021, 03/23/2021, 03/24/2021 Carbs Protein Fat Alcohol 0..0k 1.2k 1.4k 1.6k C al o ri es Actual Recommended Nutrient DRI Notes Dietary Fiber, Total 25.0 g Sugar, Total * No recommendation Other Water 2700.00 g Alcohol * No recommendation Vitamins Thiamin 1.10 mg Riboflavin 1.10 mg Niacin 14.00 mg Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) 1.30 mg Cobalamin (Vitamin B12) 2.40 µg Folate (DFE) 400.00 µg Vitamin C 75.00 mg Vitamin D (ug) 15.00 µg Vitamin A (RAE) ïš 700.00 µg Vitamin A (IU) ïš 2333.00 IU Vitamin K 90.00 µg Alpha-Tocopherol ïš 15.00 mg Minerals Calcium 1000.00 mg Iron 18.00 mg Magnesium 310.00 mg Potassium 4700.00 mg DRI Adequate Intake Zinc 8.00 mg Sodium 1500.00 mg DRI Adequate Intake Report Data Recommended Actual Intake javascript:void(0) javascript:void(0) javascript:void(/24/2021 Diet & Wellness Plus 5/11 Fat Breakdown 03/22/2021, 03/23/2021, 03/24/2021 MyPlate Analysis 03/22/2021, 03/23/2021, 03/24/2021 Recommended Actual Intake Total Calories 2478 kcal 906.845 kcal Carbs 1,115.1-1,610.7 kcal 45%-65% 502.602 kcal 55.423% Protein 247.8-867.3 kcal 10%-35% 117.765 kcal 12.986% Fats 495.6-867.3 kcal 20%-35% 302.745 kcal 33.384% Alcohol 0 kcal 0% 0 kcal 0% Report Data Source of Fat Percent of Average Daily Value Monounsaturated Fat 7.856% Polyunsaturated Fat 3.495% Saturated Fat 5.815% Trans Fatty Acid 0.03% Unspecified 16.258% * Transfat data is not yet reported by all sources and therefore may be under-represented.

Report Data Goal * Actual % Goal Grains 8.0 oz. eq. tips 6.696 oz. eq. 83.696 % Vegetables 3.0 cup eq. tips 0.452 cup eq. 15.067 % Fruits 2.0 cup eq. tips 0.0 cup eq. 0.0 % Dairy 3.0 cup eq. tips 0.0 cup eq. 0.0 % Protein Foods 6.5 oz. eq. tips 1.834 oz. eq.

28.215 % Empty Calories 330.0 kcal 174.333 kcal 52.828 % javascript:void(0) javascript:void(0) javascript:void(0) javascript:void(0) javascript:void(0) javascript:void(0) javascript:void(0) javascript:void(0) javascript:void(0) javascript:void(/24/2021 Diet & Wellness Plus 6/11 Your results are based on a 2478 calorie pattern. Make Half Your Grains Whole! Aim for at least 4.0 oz. eq. whole grains. Vary Your Veggies! Aim for this much every week: Dark Green Vegetables = 2 cups weekly Orange Vegetables = 6 cups weekly Dry Beans & Peas = 2 cups weekly Starchy Vegetables = 6 cups weekly Other Vegetables = 5 cups weekly Oils: Aim for 7 teaspoons of oil a day.

Go Lean with Protein! Aim for this much every week: Seafood = 10 oz weekly Meat, Poultry & Eggs = 31 oz weekly Nuts, Seeds & Soy Products = 5 oz weekly * MyPlate contains recommendations only for calorie levels up to 3,200 per day. If Diet & Wellness Plus recommends more than 3,200 calories per day for you, talk to your instructor for guidance on how to use MyPlate. Intake Spreadsheet 03/22/2021 Diet Entries for 03/22/2021 Item Name Meal Quantity Wt (g) Kcal Bread, Italian Breakfast 2.00 slice(s) 60.00 162.60 Rice, White, Long Grain, Boiled Lunch 1.00 cup(s) 158.00 205.40 Dal Dhokli (Indian Curry made with Redgram Lentils and Wheat Dumplings) Dinner 1.00 serving(s) 190.00 694.28 Total 408.00 1,062.28 Nutrients for 03/22/2021 Item Name Protein (g) Carb (g) Fat (g) Sat Fat (g) Bread, Italian 5.28 30.06 2.10 0.00 Rice, White, Long Grain, Boiled 4.25 44.509 0.442 0.122 Dal Dhokli (Indian Curry made with Redgram Lentils and Wheat Dumplings) 25.612 86.73 29.167 5.783 Total 35..299 31.709 5.905 Nutrients for 03/22/2021 Item Name Mono Fat (g) Poly Fat (g) Trans Fat (g) Chol (mg) Bread, Italian 0.488 0.834 0.00 0.00 Rice, White, Long Grain, Boiled 0.139 0.12 0.00 0.00 Dal Dhokli (Indian Curry made with Redgram Lentils and Wheat Dumplings) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total 0.627 0.954 0.00 0.00 Nutrients for 03/22/2021 Item Name Linoleic (g) Linolenic (g) Diet Fiber (g) Sugar (g) Total 0.872 0.081 16.21 9.173 javascript:void(0) javascript:void(0) javascript:void(0) javascript:void(0) javascript:void(/24/2021 Diet & Wellness Plus 7//23/2021 Item Name Linoleic (g) Linolenic (g) Diet Fiber (g) Sugar (g) Bread, Italian 0.774 0.06 1.92 1.902 Rice, White, Long Grain, Boiled 0.098 0.021 0.632 0.079 Dal Dhokli (Indian Curry made with Redgram Lentils and Wheat Dumplings) 0.00 0.00 13.658 7.192 Total 0.872 0.081 16.21 9.173 Nutrients for 03/22/2021 Item Name H2O (g) Alcohol (g) Thiamin (mg) Ribo (mg) Bread, Italian 21.42 0.00 0.284 0.176 Rice, White, Long Grain, Boiled 108.135 0.00 0.258 0.021 Dal Dhokli (Indian Curry made with Redgram Lentils and Wheat Dumplings) 22.056 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total 151.611 0.00 0.542 0.197 Nutrients for 03/22/2021 Item Name Niacin (mg) Vit B6 (mg) Vit B12 (µg) Fol (DFE) (µg) Bread, Italian 2.628 0.028 0.00 182.40 Rice, White, Long Grain, Boiled 2.332 0.147 0.00 153.26 Dal Dhokli (Indian Curry made with Redgram Lentils and Wheat Dumplings) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total 4.96 0.175 0.00 335.66 Nutrients for 03/22/2021 Item Name Vit C (mg) Vit D (ug) (µg) Vit A (RAE) (µg) ïš Vit A (IU) (IU) ïš Bread, Italian 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.60 Rice, White, Long Grain, Boiled 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Dal Dhokli (Indian Curry made with Redgram Lentils and Wheat Dumplings) 9.219 0.00 0.00 848.19 Total 9.219 0.00 0.00 848.79 Nutrients for 03/22/2021 Item Name Vit K (µg) Alpha-T (mg) ïš Calcium (mg) Iron (mg) Bread, Italian 0.72 0.174 46.80 1.764 Rice, White, Long Grain, Boiled 0.00 0.063 15.80 1.896 Dal Dhokli (Indian Curry made with Redgram Lentils and Wheat Dumplings) 0.00 0.00 678.305 20.778 Total 0.72 0..905 24.438 Nutrients for 03/22/2021 Item Name Magn (mg) Potas (mg) Zinc (mg) Sodium (mg) Bread, Italian 16.20 66.00 0..00 Rice, White, Long Grain, Boiled 18.96 55.30 0.774 1.58 Dal Dhokli (Indian Curry made with Redgram Lentils and Wheat Dumplings) 0.00 0.00 0.00 405.404 Total 35.16 121.30 1.29 736.984 Diet Entries for 03/23/2021 Item Name Meal Quantity Wt (g) Kcal javascript:void(0) javascript:void(0) javascript:void(/24/2021 Diet & Wellness Plus 8/11 Item Name Meal Quantity Wt (g) Kcal Rice, White, Long Grain, Enriched, Dry Lunch 0.25 cup(s) 46.25 168.812 Nuts, Mixed, with Peanuts, Dry Roasted Afternoon Snack 1.00 ounce(s) 28.35 172.082 Garbanzo Bean Curry (Vegan) Dinner 6.50 ounce(s) 171..637 Water, Tap Total Water 1.00 cup(s) 237.00 0.00 Total 483..531 Nutrients for 03/23/2021 Item Name Protein (g) Carb (g) Fat (g) Sat Fat (g) Rice, White, Long Grain, Enriched, Dry 3.298 36.977 0.305 0.083 Nuts, Mixed, with Peanuts, Dry Roasted 5.528 6.356 15.167 2.271 Garbanzo Bean Curry (Vegan) 4.354 22.715 6.375 0.515 Water, Tap 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total 13.18 66.048 21.848 2.869 Nutrients for 03/23/2021 Item Name Mono Fat (g) Poly Fat (g) Trans Fat (g) Chol (mg) Rice, White, Long Grain, Enriched, Dry 0.095 0.082 0.00 0.00 Nuts, Mixed, with Peanuts, Dry Roasted 9.79 2.795 0.009 0.00 Garbanzo Bean Curry (Vegan) 3.655 1.925 0.021 0.00 Water, Tap 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total 13.54 4.801 0.031 0.00 Nutrients for 03/23/2021 Item Name Linoleic (g) Linolenic (g) Diet Fiber (g) Sugar (g) Rice, White, Long Grain, Enriched, Dry 0.068 0.014 0.601 0.056 Nuts, Mixed, with Peanuts, Dry Roasted 2.765 0.023 1.814 1.417 Garbanzo Bean Curry (Vegan) 1.402 0.522 4.459 5.836 Water, Tap 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total 4.234 0.559 6.875 7.309 Nutrients for 03/23/2021 Item Name H2O (g) Alcohol (g) Thiamin (mg) Ribo (mg) Rice, White, Long Grain, Enriched, Dry 5.374 0.00 0.266 0.023 Nuts, Mixed, with Peanuts, Dry Roasted 0.604 0.00 0.085 0.113 Garbanzo Bean Curry (Vegan) 136.022 0.00 0.068 0.047 Water, Tap 236.763 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total 378.763 0.00 0.419 0.183 Nutrients for 03/23/2021 Item Name Niacin (mg) Vit B6 (mg) Vit B12 (µg) Fol (DFE) (µg) Rice, White, Long Grain, Enriched, Dry 1.939 0.076 0.00 178.988 Nuts, Mixed, with Peanuts, Dry Roasted 1.763 0.102 0.00 17.01 Garbanzo Bean Curry (Vegan) 0.707 0.431 0.00 58.598 Water, Tap 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total 4.409 0.609 0.00 254.596 Nutrients for 03/23//24/2021 Diet & Wellness Plus 9//24/2021 Item Name Vit C (mg) Vit D (ug) (µg) Vit A (RAE) (µg) ïš Vit A (IU) (IU) ïšItem Name Vit C (mg) Vit D (ug) (µg) Vit A (RAE) (µg) ïš Vit A (IU) (IU) ïš Rice, White, Long Grain, Enriched, Dry 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Nuts, Mixed, with Peanuts, Dry Roasted 0.227 0.00 0.00 1.134 Garbanzo Bean Curry (Vegan) 14.857 0.00 0.00 526.618 Water, Tap 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total 15.083 0.00 0.00 527.752 Nutrients for 03/23/2021 Item Name Vit K (µg) Alpha-T (mg) ïš Calcium (mg) Iron (mg) Rice, White, Long Grain, Enriched, Dry 0.046 0.051 12.95 1.993 Nuts, Mixed, with Peanuts, Dry Roasted 3.402 1.738 24.664 1.057 Garbanzo Bean Curry (Vegan) 9.126 1.311 36.567 1.29 Water, Tap 0.00 0.00 7.11 0.00 Total 12.575 3.10 81.291 4.341 Nutrients for 03/23/2021 Item Name Magn (mg) Potas (mg) Zinc (mg) Sodium (mg) Rice, White, Long Grain, Enriched, Dry 11.563 53.188 0.504 2.313 Nuts, Mixed, with Peanuts, Dry Roasted 64..287 1.151 1.134 Garbanzo Bean Curry (Vegan) 33..082 0..746 Water, Tap 2.37 2.37 0.00 7.11 Total 111.47 611.927 2..302 Diet Entries for 03/24/2021 Item Name Meal Quantity Wt (g) Kcal Eggs, Fried Breakfast 1.00 item(s) 46.00 90.16 Rice, Fried, Vegetable Lunch 1.00 serving(s) 506..285 Dal Dhokli (Indian Curry made with Redgram Lentils and Wheat Dumplings) Dinner 1.00 serving(s) 190.00 694.28 Water, Tap Total Water 1.00 cup(s) 237.00 0.00 Total 979.175 1,156.725 Nutrients for 03/24/2021 Item Name Protein (g) Carb (g) Fat (g) Sat Fat (g) Eggs, Fried 6.261 0.382 6.826 1.989 Rice, Fried, Vegetable 8.13 62.493 11.365 0.997 Dal Dhokli (Indian Curry made with Redgram Lentils and Wheat Dumplings) 25.612 86.73 29.167 5.783 Water, Tap 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total 40..605 47.358 8.768 Nutrients for 03/24/2021 Item Name Mono Fat (g) Poly Fat (g) Trans Fat (g) Chol (mg) Eggs, Fried 2.844 1.495 0..46 Rice, Fried, Vegetable 6.687 3.291 0.04 0.00 Dal Dhokli (Indian Curry made with Redgram Lentils and Wheat Dumplings) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total 9.53 4.787 0..46 javascript:void(0) javascript:void(0) javascript:void(0) javascript:void(0) javascript:void(/24/2021 Diet & Wellness Plus 10/11 Item Name Mono Fat (g) Poly Fat (g) Trans Fat (g) Chol (mg) Water, Tap 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total 9.53 4.787 0..46 Nutrients for 03/24/2021 Item Name Linoleic (g) Linolenic (g) Diet Fiber (g) Sugar (g) Eggs, Fried 1.279 0.063 0.00 0.184 Rice, Fried, Vegetable 2.319 0.964 8.187 10.876 Dal Dhokli (Indian Curry made with Redgram Lentils and Wheat Dumplings) 0.00 0.00 13.658 7.192 Water, Tap 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total 3.599 1.027 21.845 18.252 Nutrients for 03/24/2021 Item Name H2O (g) Alcohol (g) Thiamin (mg) Ribo (mg) Eggs, Fried 31.956 0.00 0.02 0.228 Rice, Fried, Vegetable 302.443 0.00 0.381 0.174 Dal Dhokli (Indian Curry made with Redgram Lentils and Wheat Dumplings) 22.056 0.00 0.00 0.00 Water, Tap 236.763 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total 593.219 0.00 0.401 0.402 Nutrients for 03/24/2021 Item Name Niacin (mg) Vit B6 (mg) Vit B12 (µg) Fol (DFE) (µg) Eggs, Fried 0.038 0.085 0.446 23.46 Rice, Fried, Vegetable 3.932 0.433 0.00 313.055 Dal Dhokli (Indian Curry made with Redgram Lentils and Wheat Dumplings) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Water, Tap 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total 3.969 0.518 0..515 Nutrients for 03/24/2021 Item Name Vit C (mg) Vit D (ug) (µg) Vit A (RAE) (µg) ïš Vit A (IU) (IU) ïš Eggs, Fried 0.00 1..74 362.02 Rice, Fried, Vegetable 82.157 0.066 0.00 8,861.54 Dal Dhokli (Indian Curry made with Redgram Lentils and Wheat Dumplings) 9.219 0.00 0.00 848.19 Water, Tap 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total 91.376 1..74 10,071.75 Nutrients for 03/24/2021 Item Name Vit K (µg) Alpha-T (mg) ïš Calcium (mg) Iron (mg) Eggs, Fried 2.576 0.603 28.52 0.869 Rice, Fried, Vegetable 196.481 3..963 3.877 Dal Dhokli (Indian Curry made with Redgram Lentils and Wheat Dumplings) 0.00 0.00 678.305 20.778 Water, Tap 0.00 0.00 7.11 0.00 Total 199.057 3..898 25.524 Nutrients for 03/24/2021 javascript:void(0) 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Dietary Analysis and Recommendations

Introduction
In today’s health-conscious society, it has become imperative to understand our nutritional intake. The Diet & Wellness Plus report provided suggests a comprehensive overview of dietary habits, serving as an effective tool to analyze nutrient consumption and determine necessary lifestyle adjustments. This report evaluates the dietary intake of Kusum Lamichhane over a three-day period (March 22-24, 2021) against established dietary reference intakes (DRIs). The goal is to identify areas of improvement in dietary habits that promote better health outcomes.
Overview of Nutritional Intake
According to the report, the average daily caloric intake for Kusum over the three days was approximately 906.85 kcal, representing only 36.59% of the recommended 2478 kcal. This caloric deficit indicates a need for increased energy intake to meet daily requirements. Furthermore, the reported intake of macronutrients shows variability when compared to the DRI guidelines. For instance, protein intake averaged 29.44 g (55.95% of DRI), carbohydrates at 125.65 g (45.072% of DRI), and total fat at 33.64 g (61.08% of DRI) (Ng, 2019).

Macronutrient Breakdown

1. Energy and Macronutrients:
- Carbohydrates: The average intake of carbohydrates significantly falls short of the DRI, suggesting a need for more energy-dense foods such as whole grains, legumes, fruits, and vegetables to increase overall caloric consumption (USDA, 2021).
- Protein: The protein levels approach the lower end of the recommended range, necessitating the inclusion of protein-rich foods such as lean meats, dairy, legumes, and nuts in her diet (Institute of Medicine, 2005).
- Fats: While the intake of total fat is slightly above the DRI, the challenge lies in the type of fats consumed. The report indicates a healthy balance of unsaturated fats with very little saturated fat; however, optimizing fat sources through increased consumption of avocados, nuts, and seeds while reducing saturated fat from animal products is crucial (Mozaffarian et al., 2010).
2. Micronutrients:
- Vitamins C, D, and A are notably below the DRI levels, emphasizing the necessity for dietary adjustments to boost these values. Incorporating citrus fruits, leafy greens, and fortified foods can enhance vitamin intake (NIH, 2021).
- The intake of calcium and magnesium is also deficient. Increasing dairy or fortified plant-based alternatives will help elevate calcium levels, while adding nuts and seeds can enhance magnesium intake (Yetley, 2008).

Dietary Recommendations

To address these nutritional shortfalls and achieve a balanced diet, the following recommendations are proposed:
1. Increase Total Caloric Intake: Aim to consume at least 2000-2478 kcal daily. This can be achieved through an increase in portion sizes and food frequency, targeting food sources high in energy.
2. Carbohydrate Sources: Incorporate whole grains such as brown rice, quinoa, oats, and whole wheat products. Aim for 45-65% of total calories from carbohydrates (USDA, 2021).
3. Protein-Rich Foods: Introduce protein sources to meet or exceed the RDA of 0.8-1.0 g/kg of body weight. Incorporating legumes, fish, poultry, eggs, and dairy will support muscle health and overall recovery (Hoffman & Falvo, 2004).
4. Healthy Fats: Transition towards a higher intake of unsaturated fats while limiting saturated and trans fats. This can be facilitated through the usage of olive oil, increasing intake of fatty fish, and promoting consumption of nuts and seeds (Bistrian & Hsu, 2017).
5. Fruits and Vegetables: Aim to increase the intake of fruits and vegetables to meet or exceed the recommended servings of five per day. This approach will not only enhance fiber intake but also increase essential vitamins and minerals (Slavin & Lloyd, 2012).
6. Hydration: Ensure adequate water intake throughout the day, aiming for around 2-3 liters, especially if engaged in physical activity.

Societal and Economic Implications

Improving dietary habits can lead to better health outcomes, which can subsequently reduce healthcare costs related to chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases (Sassi, 2010). A positive dietary shift, particularly through locally sourced whole foods, can also contribute to the local economy while fostering a culture of health (Gottlieb & Fisher, 2013). Moreover, education on nutritional awareness can empower communities to make healthier choices and improve food accessibility.

Conclusion

The three-day dietary analysis of Kusum Lamichhane reveals significant areas for improvement regarding caloric intake and specific nutrient deficiencies. By focusing on increasing overall caloric intake and diversifying food choices, improvements can be made not only for personal health but also for societal economic benefits. These recommendations, grounded in dietary science, provide a roadmap to more balanced and health-conscious eating patterns.

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