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Diet and NutritionSylvester Graham (1794-1851) was a Presbyterian minister who was a staunch proponent of abstinence, temperance, and vegetarianism. So committed was Graham to his principles that he dedicated his...
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HealthSarah has a lot to learn about nutrition. The reason her physician would warn against the perils of falling into the “diet soda” trap is because, other than calories, which can easily be...
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HealthThere are many theories, facts and myths when it comes to consuming food. Well-intended people give poor dietary advice and sometimes poor habits become entrenched and passed-down through...
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ObesityThe only connection between childhood obesity and this particular ad campaign is that greater amounts of childhood obesity lead to greater amounts of adult obesity. The prevalence of adult obesity...
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ScienceBeing a vegetarian does not have to be an unhealthy choice and, in fact, in this world where obesity is becoming commonplace, it is becoming a lifestyle choice of many. There are, however,...
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ScienceThe modern lifestyle demands a modern approach to food. Unfortunately many people are misinformed and ignorant about the dangers of consuming too much of ANY food and the world is nowe faced with...
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Diet and NutritionBy definition, a "desert" island would be arid, lacking fresh water and foliage. A better term would be "deserted" island, which would be an island without human inhabitants. This topic is a...
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HealthThe first thing you should do on a desert island is find a source of water because no matter what food groups you have, water is the life saver. In the event that there are no natural supplies of...
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HealthA diet consists of certain components, ordinarily - proteins, fats (lipids), carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. Amino acids are organic substances that make up the proteins in the body. Meat is...
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HealthNutrients are used for energy or to synthesize substances in the body after they are absorbed. Is...There are many well-meaning people who, with a limited understanding of diet and the contribution of nutrients, aim to guide and advise people on the use and application of nutrients. This results...
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Diet and NutritionIn the world today, the most common reason for people to be undernourished is because they live in areas where food does not get distributed well. In other words, it is not really a problem of a...
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Nutrition counselingNoah is going to have some serious nutritional deficiencies if he only eats whole grains. While grains do provide some proteins, these proteins are considered to be incomplete - this means that one...
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Diet and NutritionA high-protein, low-carb diet, such as the Atkins diet, is meant to trigger weight loss and help keep the body's metabolism high. There have been successes with these diets, but most people have...
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Diet and NutritionAs you need the functions of food and the nutrients they contain in the form of three primary functions, let me try that. The first function of the nutrients in food is to provide energy for the...
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Diet and NutritionWould "carbohydrates" be the correct answer to the nutrient that is the most energy efficient and...I do not know what you imply by the terms "energy efficient" and "energy densed." In terms of the amount of energy that nutrients contain, there are three nutrients that can provide energy. These...
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Diet and NutritionEvery living organism needs some substances that are essential for it to survive and which cannot be manufactured in the organism's body. These substances are used as sources of energy, for all the...
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Diet and NutritionThe nutrients our body can get energy for the various metabolic processes are carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Carbohydrates can be substituted as energy sources by proteins and fats and this...
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Diet and NutritionIt’s difficult to say which of the functions of food and the nutrients that they contain are the three primary ones. The nutrients in food serve as an energy source for the body. All metabolic...