Food Nutrition Assignment: EER, Calorie Intake, and BMI Analysis

This assignment presents a detailed analysis of an individual's nutritional status. It begins with the calculation of Estimated Energy Requirements (EER) using a standard formula, considering age, height, weight, and physical activity level. The assignment then involves a comprehensive dietary analysis, where all food consumed in a day is listed with corresponding calorie counts, providing insights into the balance of macronutrients and overall caloric intake. Finally, the assignment concludes with the calculation of Body Mass Index (BMI), comparing the result to established healthy ranges and providing an assessment of the individual's weight status and lifestyle recommendations, supported by relevant references. The analysis demonstrates the importance of a balanced diet and its impact on overall health and well-being.

Food Nutrition

1. Find your EER
As I am 21 years women and my height is 5ft 3 inches my ideal weight should be 55-
61kg. My actual weight is 60 kg.
So my EER is following-
Age - 21years
Height - 5ft 3 inch=1.6002 m
PA of an active woman is 1.27
Weight - 60 kg
[354 – (6.91 x age)] +PA [(9.36 x weight in kg) + (726 x height in m)]
= [354 – (6.91 x 21)] +1.27 [(9.36 x 60) + (726 x1.6002)]
= [354 – 145.11] +1.27 [561.6 + 1161.7452]
= [208.89] +1.27*1723.3452
= 208.89 +2188.648404
= 2397.538404 EER

2. List all of the food you eat in one day. Next to the food, list the amount of
calories. Make sure you check the serving size
Food Serving size calories
Mixed nuts oil roasted with
salt added
100 607
Rice 2 ½ cups 515
Bean ½ cup 350
Mashed Potatoes ½ pound 200
Bread 3 slices 160
Chicken breast, roasted 200 gm 400
Coffee with milk 2 cup (200gm each) 150
Fruit salad 1 cup 124
Total 2382
From the above chart it clearly visible that the person on a balance diet. She maintains a proper
balance of carbohydrate, protein and fat. The food she intakes are very rich of vitamin and
others nutritional ingredients. The person has to keep a balance between exercise and diet.
Poor diet may cause fatigue in her. She will continue to stay fit if she maintains this diet.

3. BMI according to the equation below. Is this a good BMI-- why or why not?
Weight -- 60 kg = 132.277 ibs
Height -- 5ft 3 inches = 63.6 inches
BMI= 132.277
63.62 ×703 = 22.98 ≈ 23
The BMI, body mass index ("Body Mass Index (BMI) In Adults", 2018) denotes the value of
weight with respect to the height of a person in numeric order. According to BMI, the normal
weight of a person is from 18.5 kg/m^2 to 25kg/m ^2. . A person having BMI less than
18.5kg/m^2 is considered underweight and a person having BMI between 25kg/m2 to 29.9
kg/m^2 is overweight.
BMI 23 is a healthy BMI for a woman age 21years.
According to the BMI we can easily say that--
 The person on a healthy eating plan or on a balanced diet plan
 The person has a healthy lifestyle along with a daily physical activity
 The person can do light cardio exercises (V. Tuppil, 2018) regularly, for maintain stamina
and reduce stress.

References
Body Mass Index (BMI) In Adults. (2018). Retrieved from https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-
living/healthy-eating/losing-weight/bmi-in-adults
V. Tuppil, T. (2018). The comparative study of portable virtual reality aerobic exercises vs
Zumba aerobic exercises in promoting cardio-pulmonary endurance of elderly clients in
the area of cavite. Journal Of Physiotherapy & Physical Rehabilitation, 03. doi:
10.4172/2573-0312-c2-005