How much food does the average American eat a day?
How much food does the average American eat a day?Depends on whether the person is a man, woman or child, and their age. It also depends on how you count "food eaten". Food eaten can be measured in pounds of food delivered to grocery stores which are then purchased or thrown out (by grocers...
Would you provide me with the name of nutrition software?
You mentioned that there is nutrition analysis software available. Would you provide me with the name of this software so that I can take a look at it and see if it is something I may want to purchase? Thank you,There are websites that will analyze your food intake/recipes and there are software programs...
Is there a way that I can find out how many calories I eat?
Just like the next person, I'm concerned about how many calories I eat. Unfortunately, I don't really know how many I'm getting. Is there a way that I can find out?You can take several approaches depending on how much time you want to spend.First, you need to write down everything you eat or drink....
Do I count calories or calories from fat?
Do I count calories or calories from fat?Depends on why you are counting.Counting total calories is helpful to maintain body weight. Counting fat is helpful to reduce your risk of heart disease and cancer.It might be easier to keep track of the grams of fat you eat each day. To determine how many grams...
Would weight loss be equal on 1200 calorie/day high protein, low carb vs. 1200 calorie/day high carb?
Given everything else identical, would weight loss be equal on 1200 calorie/day high protein, low carb vs. 1200 calorie/day high carb?Thanks for your reply.While a calorie is a calorie, it shouldn't make any difference. However in high protein, low carbohydrate weight loss diets, people lose weight faster due to loss of body water rather...
Where can I find a dietitian who can calculate how many calories I eat?
Where can I find a dietitian who can calculate how many calories I eat?The Medical Nutrition and Nutrition Entrepreneurs practice groups of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics can calculate your calorie intake from your food records and make recommendations for healthy eating changes. Dietitians often have their own private practice nutrition counseling services...
How many calories does the average alcoholic beverage have?
I have a question regarding alcohol, calories and weight gain. How many calories does the average alcoholic beverage have? And, is it typical for drinkers (depending on amount) to gain or lose weight? Thanks so much.Alcohol has been found to stimulate the appetite and 1 drink before meals have been prescribed for adults with...
I’m wondering where I might be able to find dietary information about sushi?
Hello, I'm wondering where I might be able to find dietary information about sushi, i.e., fat content, dietary fiber content and nutritional information about sushi in general. Do you know where I might find that type of information?Sushi is going to vary greatly from restaurant to restaurant depending on the fish, seaweed, rice, and...
Could you give me ideas about which nutrition analysis software to use?
I've noticed that you refer several times (on your website) to nutrition analysis software. I was wondering if you could give me any ideas concerning this. I have one that is pretty old and outdated (very limited products). Can you suggest any specific ones or companies or anything? I'd appreciate it.Since 1989, I have...
I heard some foods that use more calories to digest than they contain.
I am quite sure that you are flooded with a million requests a day and I would like to thank you ahead of time if you manage to find the time to attend to my request.I am a young healthy woman who is getting ready to get married and has gained a few pounds...