What I Eat: Around the World in 80 Diets


The Lock and Dam Operator
John McQuiston: Minnesota, USA
John McQuiston, a longtime operator of Lock and Dam 1 on the upper Mississippi River in Hastings, Minnesota. The lock and dam system is maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and creates a navigable waterway for river vessels.
From the coverage for the What I Eat project, but not included in the book.

Age: 55 • Height: 5'10" • Weight: 240 pounds
ONE DAY’S FOOD in June
CALORIES  3,064

BREAKFAST   Banana (2), 13.1 oz • Grapes, 6 oz • Coffee (4) with Great Value half and half, 31.5 fl oz; and Splenda sweetener, 0.5 tsp

LUNCH   Homemade chicken noodle soup with homegrown vegetables and homemade stock, 1.5 lb • Panera whole grain bread, 12.6 oz; with Great Value butter, 1.5 tbsp • Salad of mixed lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, and red peppers, 7.1 oz; with Hidden Valley, The Original Ranch dressing, 2 tbsp; and Wish-Bone Western Sweet and Smooth dressing, 2 tbsp

DINNER   De Wafelbakkers frozen buttermilk pancakes, 5.6 oz; with Great Value pancake and waffle syrup (5% real maple syrup), 1.2 oz; and butter, 1.5 tbsp • Milk, 1%, 11.4 fl oz

THROUGHOUT THE DAY  Dr. Pepper (5), diet, 60 fl oz  • Tap water, 7 fl oz

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