Which additional nutrients do you track (or should I track,

daddyratty

I noticed that there is room for up to 5 additional components (aside from calories) to track on here. Carbs, fat, and protein are the defaults, but these can be changed or left alone and two others added.

My question is what items do you track? Why have you chosen these, and what would you recommend for me? My specs can be found on my profile page if that makes a difference.

taso42_DELETED

I've added sodium and fiber. I wish I could add sugar but there are no additional slots. Sodium is good to keep an eye on because it's easy for sodium intake to get out of control if you don't keep an eye on it.

jclji4

I try not to go over too much on my cholesterol. Sometimes it is impossible...esp if I eat 2 eggs. But the other day I ate two soft tacos with no cheese from taco bell, and when I looked at the summery I noticed the cholesterol was waaaayyyy over. So, now I know not to eat those things too much. I also track sodium. You would be amazed at how much sodium we consume if we are eating out alot and eating alot of processed food. But I keep track of these on my phone. They all show up on the phone. I also track my fibre. Fibre is very important. But on the phone you can track your iron, vitamins, and those that I have mentioned here.

Nigel99

I track cholesterol and sodium - two things that it doesn't seem a lot of people are tracking. It is really easy for me to stay under calories and fat - adding even more calories while staying under sodium can be the challenge. A low cal salad, fat free item from the store, or some seemingly healthy soup can be loaded with sodium. It doesn't take long for it to add up, too.

The first week I was on MFP, I didn't track sodium. When I added it, I went back to look at that first week - I was over 6 of 7 days. Once I started tracking it, I have been under all but one day in the last 40. You just have to know what you're taking in sodium-wise with your diet to control it better. As they say, "Knowing is half the battle..."

purplefreak60

I always track Cals, Carbs & Fat and then switch up the other two every couple of weeks...

Trishkit

I track calories, fat, fiber, protein, calcium, and iron. Being vegan, I like to keep tabs on the last three.

believetoachieve

I track...

Calories
Fat: need to make sure this stays reasonable.
Fiber: many many people don't get enough, it's a sneaky one!
Protein: I need to make sure I'm getting enough!
Sugar: I want to limit this!