FIELD RESEARCH REPORTEric DewellENG 104_Spr133/11/13

RESEARCH QUESTIONS What are the adverse effects of foods

considered normal in one’s diet? How would a diet that is usually reserved for a

person with certain health concerns affect one in perfect health?

Can adjusting one’s diet have effects on his/her health other than the obvious physical improvements (i.e. cognitive function, social interaction, emotions, etc.)?

RESEARCH METHOD Adjust my diet to match that of someone with

a specific dietary condition (Candida Albicans). Monitor my physical, emotional and behavioral

conditions. Record my thoughts, conditions and

experiences via blog posts. Record the content of my meals by taking iOS

pictures and supplementing them to my blog.

DIET REVIEW What haven’t I eaten?

Red meats (steak, ground beef*, etc.)

Starches and yeast-based products* (leavened breads, breaded foods, potato products, carbs, etc.)

Dairy based products, except yogurt

Sugary foods and drinks (soda, desserts, candy, etc.)

*I allowed myself small portions of these in moderation (i.e. ½ muffin and the occasional ground beef).

DIET REVIEW CONT. What did I eat/drink?

Vegetables (lettuce, carrots, corn, onions, salsa)

Fruits (apples, oranges, grapes, tomatoes, pineapple, unsweetened fruit juices)

Tortilla chips/wraps and Pita bread

Yogurt (various flavors) Water, Coconut water and

Silk (soy milk) Poultry and Pork (including

sausage) Eggs and Beans

SO HOW MUCH DID I EAT (APPROX.)? 81 veggie portions 54 fruits portions 60 tortilla chip portions 31 poultry products 30 pork products 26 yogurts

SO HOW MUCH DID I EAT (APPROX.)? 14 Naked juices 14 tortilla wraps 11 egg portions 7 bean portions 5 pita bread portions 5 Silk drinks 1 coconut water 7 beef products 10 muffins

FINDING ANSWERS Research Calorie levels of each food item Determine my daily average Calorie intake over

the 30 days Compare my intake to the average 2,000

Calories needed daily Explore effects of sugars, starches, carbs,

protein, etc. on the human body Delve into the psychology of dieting and food

flavors’ effect on the human body

RESULTSDay 30Day 1

RESULTS Very lean physique Diligent homework completion and time

management Greater appreciation for my healthy condition,

which allows for carbs, sweets and red meats in moderation

I realize now how much foods affect my emotions and mood (a lot!!)

PHOTO BIBLIOGRAPHY dietandi.com baking-management.com againsthighcholesterol.com www.gtsportsplex.com romafoods.com taosunlimited.blogspot.com www.noshtopia.com www.twopeasandtheirpod.com