| Proposal |
| Bar Type |
| Graph Displaying % of Energy Bars |
| Formula for Calculating Calorie Intake |
| Example |
| Using Formula To Sustitute |
| Table |
| Graphs |
| Analysis and Suggestion |
| Bibliography |
The total energy
requirement of an individual is dependent upon the amount of energy required
for maintaining basal metabolism, physical activity, sleep, growth, pregnancy,
lactation, rehabilitation from disease or inactivity, the specific dynamic
effect, and the maintenance of ideal body temperature. It is apparent
that we are all different physically, therefore, we require different needs
in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle, including diet. I want
to calculate from a formula; the total calorie intake for individuals based
on their weight and their activities over a 24-hour day. With this
in mind, I will compare this approximate calorie intake to the actual calorie
intake for the particular individual. The purpose of comparing these
two-calorie totals is to determine how the individual can come close to
the calculated amount. It is important for a person, especially an
active person to meet their daily caloric needs if they want to be healthy,
and perform at their very best.
It is apparent that carbohydrates,
proteins, and fats are essential for a well-balanced diet. Some individuals
require more or less of these nutrients based on the activities they participate
in.
Therefore, in my project,
I have set up a model that calculates the total requirement of daily calorie
intake based on weight and regular activity. Based on the activities,
I suggest the appropriate energy bar that fits the needs of the individual,
as a supplement to fulfill the need of certain calorie intake and/or for
the nutrients, such as carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
| High-Carbohydrate Bars:
|
|
Power Bar Clif Bar
Boulder
|
| High-Protein Bars:
|
|
Promax
Steel
Met-Rx
|
| 40-30-30(ratio carbohydrates-proteins-fats):
|
|
Balance
Ironman ProZone
|
Graph Displaying % of Energy Bars
Formula for
Calculating Daily
Calorie Requirement
w = weight in lbs.
(w/2.2) = conversion of lbs. to
kilograms
6: 6 segments/hour;
calorie per lb. per activity determined
by table
Basal calculation for non-sleeping
hours:
(w/2.2)(1cal/kg)(non-sleeping hours)
Sleeping calories during sleeping
hours:
(w/2.2)(0.9(1)cal/kg)(sleeping
hours)
Activity calories:
6[(calorie per lb. per activity)(hours
for activity) + others]
| Weight:150 lbs. |
| Hours of Activity: 17 |
| Sleep Hours: 7 |
| Activities: walking 2mph - 4.5 hrs |
| sitting (TV) - 4 hrs. |
| washing/dressing - 1 hr |
| standing (light activity) - 4 hrs. |
| general HW - 4hrs. |
| walking upstairs - 1/4 hr. |
| walking downstairs - 1/4 hr. |
| Actual Calories: ~ 1,360 calories |
Basal calculation for non-sleeping
hours:
(150/2.2)(1cal./kg)(17)
= 1,159
Calories during sleeping hours:
(150/2.2)(.9((1)7)
= 430
Activity Calories:
6[(35)(4.5) = (12)(4) + (24)(3)
+ (12)(1) + (41)(4) + (175)(0.25) + (67)((0.25)]
= 3,204
Result with 10% Energy from Food:
1.1(1,159 + 430 + 3,204)
= 5,272
We can interpret this result by
stating that an adequate amount
of calories are necessary for me
based on the weight,
activities, and the time factor.
Although, the
Balance Bar with the 40-30-30 ratio
would be a good
bar to eat because it would give
some calories and the energy
to continue throughout the day.
There are more sugars and fats included
in the bar, along with a good concentrated
amount of carbohydrates and protein.
1. Nutrition and Athletic Performance Darden, Ellington, The Athletic Press, Pasadena, CA; 1976.
2. Food For Sport, Smith,
Nathan J. and Worthington-Roberts, Bonnie, Bull Publishing Company,
Palo Alto, CA; 1989.