Category: Diet & Nutrition

It is important to differentiate between dietary which simply means (what we eat) and body fat that affects how we physically look. If it is keenly studied, it seems so easy to be lean-for-life and in good physical shape (healthy). I happened to be standing next to a meat counter in my grocery store and…

Table of Contents Introduction Nutritional needs Balanced diet Folic Acid Minerals Vitamins Proteins and carbohydrates Exercise Conclusion References Introduction There is no doubt that pregnancy is a special condition that calls for special care for expectant mothers. During pregnancy, a woman’s body goes through drastic changes. Often, the body goes through hormonal, physiological and physical…

In this assessment, Australian Dietary Guidelines for a female aged between 31 and 50 and is approximately 1.7m tall is used. In addition, the guideline takes into consideration a female that has an inactive lifestyle with no vigorous physical activity, and, in most cases, is seated in an office doing her work. These descriptions closely…

This chapter investigates the aspects surrounding Chinese medicines and how they relate to dietary specifications. The chapter notes that the art of using meals as medicines dates back to a few thousand years ago. It is also noted that these medical practices touch on the political, economical, and social aspects of the Chinese society. The…

Table of Contents Nutrition for Infants Nutrition for Teenager (Males & Females) Nutrition for Adults (Males & Females) Nutrition During Pregnancy Nutrition for the Elderly (Males & Females) Conclusion Nutrition for Infants No difference in nutritional requirement for male and female infants. Adequate nutrition crucial to growth and development of infant. Breast milk and infant…

Table of Contents Introduction Main body Reflection Introduction The snack I made has two main components that are kale chips and avocado smoothie. This snack consists of kale, vinegar, olive oil, sea salt, avocado, cucumber, spinach, milk, water. All these ingredients were selected due to their health characteristics and advantages in terms of nutrition. I…

Table of Contents Likes Dislikes Recommendations The article discusses why and how nutrition science has been so controversial. Research debates continue to rage unabated. There are opposing view-points among nutritionists and the focus of researches and studies as well as food advertisements tend to center on single nutrients and not on dietary patterns. Nutrition advice…

Table of Contents Introduction Research Models Conclusion References Introduction Obesity is a health disorder that manifests itself through excessive weight gain by an individual due to too much consumption of carbohydrates and fats. Scientists have carried out various research studies and have recommended that substitution of sugar like glucose and sweeteners like saccharin would result…

News websites are the common place where people usually check the validity of some information. However, news stories may not always be accurate on the findings by scientists. The news article on nutrition introduces the readers to the difference between intermittent fasting and regular calorie restriction in losing weight. In her article, Putka (2021) refers…

Table of Contents Shaping Healthy Choices Program (SHCP) Team Nutriathlon The Nutriamigos® Program Food a Fact of Life National School Lunch Program Programs introduced by the British government References Shaping Healthy Choices Program (SHCP) This program is a multi-component project aimed at improving children’s health through 4 components. The program primarily aims to improve nutritional…