I realise that I eat noodles, bread and fruits very often. These are all required in larger amounts as shown in the food pyramid. However, through the 'Food intake assessment', I also found out that my sodium intake is greater than the recommended amounts. With excess sodium, our blood volume will increase and raises the blood pressure in our vessels. With hypertension or high blood pressure, the risks of getting strokes or a heart attack is higher. This is evident from the food pyramid, as salt is recommended to be consumed in very small amounts.
From the assessment, I also found out that I do not get enough calcium, which may result in developing, a condition where your bones becomes weak and brittle, which may then result in easy fractures.
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