Introduction
Proper diet allocation is critical for the etiology and prevention of many chronic illnesses, such as diabetes, obesity, and cancer. Therefore, precise dietary intake is essential for assessing health and overall individual body progress. For these reasons, accurate nutritional data is critical. Usually, these results are generated from interviewer-administered dietary assessment or self-report methods. One such approach is the 24-hour dietary recall interview (24HR). The well-structured method provides the individual with accurate information regarding their daily dietary use. It is a powerful tool for general assessment and decision-making. Therefore, this section of the paper aims to determine the limitation of applying the 24HR.
Despite its broad use, it is critical to realize that the application of the self-generated interview has quite many limitations. First, the ability of a single 24HR to show an accurate estimate of the long-term body energy requirement is limited. Subsequently, the number of recalls required by an individual may differ in terms of ethnicity, age, and activity. Finally, the participant may intentionally or accidentally provide erroneous data in the system. Finally, using the system is time-consuming, especially when converting the data into nutrients. These challenges directly show that the administered dietary interview may need to provide accurate information regarding the required dietary allocation for an individual. Therefore, it is critical to take care of all these challenges to achieve accurate information that may be used to make the right dietary decisions.
In Bob’s case, the automated interview may fail to provide the right results for several reasons. First, a single day may show a different estimate of the long-term body energy requirement. That implies Bob’s cases should be monitored for more than one week to achieve the correct data. Secondly, the entire system may fail to provide the correct data due to the nature of some foods that Bo is taking. In some cases, these forms of food are not present in the system. This trend limits the nature of the data presented and the results achieved. Finally, due to his age, Bob may fail to accurately interpret the results and effectively use them to make reasonable decisions. That implies he may need an aide to help him, which sometimes may be different.
Potential Nutritional Risks
Inefficient Fiber from Corn Flakes
Breakfast is considered one of the critical meals in an individual’s life. Adults who consume breakfast have better health and nutritional status. In most cases, they are most likely to meet their vitamin and mineral intakes. In Bob’s case, cornflakes are quite an essential source of his favorite meal as it is packed with macro and micro-nutrients. Food is a good source of proteins, vitamins, and minerals (Rock et al., 2020). The fortified flakes are rich in iron and vitamins C, D, and B12.
In most cases, they become nutritious when paired with fruits such as mangoes, apples, or blueberries. The food is highly healthy and beneficial since it can fight anemia, reduce heart diseases, and promotes muscle development. Further, homocysteine helps to reduce possible brain diseases such as dementia, Alzheimer and other cognitive declines.
Nevertheless, despite the above benefits, it is believed that cornflakes need more fiber and hence may be challenging to digest. Subsequently, this meal has high sugar content and may increase the body’s inflammation rate. This high sugar, when added to other sources of granulated sugar, may harm a person’s health. Therefore, taking these products as the first food in the morning may increase the possibility of diabetes and constipation in life of Bob. Refined food can also increase cancer risk as it usually contains high levels of added fat, sugar, and sodium, resulting in serious health problems.
High Level of Sugar (Granulated Sugar)
Granulated sugar is regarded as an essential source of energy for an individual. However, the renowned sweetener has a high source of calories that is very dangerous for health. In Bob’s case, it is believed that taking more than one tablespoon of the product is most likely to cause cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, and cancer. Research studies indicate that an individual can only take 24 grams (1 tablespoon) of sugar daily (Kaur, 2021). However, Bob’s case supersedes the above recommendation as he takes four tablespoons of the product daily. Therefore, the continuous use of the product may make him develop some diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and health conditions.
High Amount of Fats (Milk and Cheese)
Cheese and milk are rich sources of calcium, protein, and fats in the body. The product also contains high levels of vitamins A, B12, and riboflavin. The above benefits show that it is essential for Bob to improve bone function, protect the remaining teeth, and improve overall body function. Nevertheless, despite the benefits, the product may contain 6-10 grams of saturated fats (Steinman et al., 2020). The high level of fats presented is dangerous as it may result in cardiovascular diseases, obesity, and cancer. Therefore, Bob should sensibly use the products to limit the possible occurrences of the cases.
Personalized Dietary Recommendations
Nutrients are essential for people within a specific range of intake. That means people should take a balanced diet that will help to promote the average growth and development of the body. People are usually faced with many risks in case of failure to adhere to the recommended range of intake. These risks comprise varied health challenges such as obesity, cancer, and coronary heart diseases (Rock et al., 2020). The bioavailability of the nutrients mainly relates to their absorption and accessibility to normal metabolic and physiological processes. It determines the benefits of the nutrients in the body and possible side effects that may occur in little or excessive intake. That implies people should take the right amount of these products to achieve the maximum benefits.
Take High Amounts of Vegetables
MyPlate is one of the well-guided recommendations that an individual may use to achieve a balanced diet. The well-crated and defined plate provides the proper guidance on the nature of food that people should consume. Ideally, the well-divided plat contains grains, vegetables, fruits, and protein-rich foods. According to the system, Bob must take a high level of vegetables. In this case, the vegetables comprise spinach, kale, and black-eyed peas. These forms of food are rich in vitamins, dietary fibers, and potassium.
Use of Low Fat Milk and Cheese
Secondly, Bob should continue using dairy products on a moderate scale. These dairy products include low-fat milk, cheese, and yogurt. These foods will help promote the development of the bones and regenerate the dead tissues and cells in the body. Subsequently, dairy products will help provide the required sugar levels and make Bob energetic. In other words, it will be an excellent replacement for the white granulated sugar that Bob had been taking previously. The application of low-fat milk will further reduce the chances of cardiovascular diseases, obesity, and cancer in the body.
Use of Whole Grains
Finally, Bob requires using a variety of whole grains such as oatmeal, brown rice, and whole-wheat bread. Whole grains are usually rich in nutrients and may help maintain the body’s cholesterol correctly. Research studies further show that whole grain has high fiber content, thus making it very easy to digest and reducing the possible cases of constipation. Therefore, Bob needs to start using this whole grain to help in keeping him energetic for the entire day.
Social and Environmental Recommendations
Providing an ideal social and cultural environment for the elderly is one of the best ways of improving their health and well-being. The most notable social and environmental aspects that should be considered in Bob’s case include improving social support networks, health care, and physical environment (Steinman et al., 2020). These factors play a critical role in shaping the individual’s health concerns. They will help to stabilize his deteriorating nature of Bob and provide him with new hope.
Improving Social Network
From the historical analysis, it is clear that Bob stays in an isolated setting. This trend has led to stress, poor eating habits, and a lack of social cohesion with other members of society (Kotwal et al., 2021). Therefore, an excellent social network should be constituted to help Bob. These networks may include family members, healthcare workers, or charity organizations. They will provide Bob with hope and the care he may require.
Improve the Social-economic Status
One lamentation that Bob has presented for his poor dietary skills is due to the expensive nature of the food he requires. It is essential for the concerned people, such as government and non-governmental organizations, to take care of people like Bob and provide them with pensions to cater to their needs. The money provision will help improve Bob’s purchasing power and allow him to take some of the meals he may require.
Improve in Physical exercise
Physical exercise plays a critical role in improving overall body function. In most case, the various forms help to strengthen the body and help it regain the strength. Bob requires taking simple yet critical exercises that will help to improve his overall body function. He must learn to walk a few kilometers daily to reduce the chances of possible cardiovascular arrest (Vernarelli & DiSarro, 2019). Subsequently, Bob must learn to carry out aerobic and anaerobic exercises to help strengthen the muscles and bones. Applying the above principles will help improve Bob’s overall health.
Conclusion
Based on the presented faces, proper dietary intake is quite essential for the assessment of the effect of diet on health. For these reasons, correct nutritional data is critical for promoting excellent health. Bob’s case is one perfect example of people struggling to meet their nutritional needs. Therefore, Bob should take the opportunity to take the right meals, operate in the suitable environment and carry out regular check-ups to determine any form of ill-health. The above recommendations should be used to help rectify the challenges and regain his strength. These approaches will help to improve the overall body function and reduces the chances of ill health that may occur in the body.
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