Reflections - Do you consider your diet a healthy one?

No, I do not consider my diet a healthy one. Based on the Food Intake Assessment, I know that my diet is high in fat, sodium and cholesterol, but low in dietary fibre and calcium. The amount of fat I consume is more than the recommended amount, and high fat diets may lead to health problems like overweight and heart related problems. The amount of sodium I consumed was also more than the recommended amount. Sodium holds water in our body, and by having excess sodium, the blood volume increases, raising the pressure in our blood vessels. This may then lead to high blood pressure. Along with my high fat diet, too much cholesterol can also cause heart related diseases. It is good to include dietary fibre in my diet as it can reduce blood cholesterol and also promote proper bowel motions. My diet also lacks calcium, which can lead to weak and brittle bones. Therefore, my diet is not considered a healthy one as I do not consume many nutrients according to the RDDA.