Category: Diet & Nutrition

Carbohydrates Defined The dictionary defines carbohydrates as: “Carbohydrates are the major source of metabolic energy, the sugars and starches. Chemically they are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in the ratio C n : H 2n : O n” (Bender and Bender 1995, p. 72). Carbohydrates are organic compounds important as food to plants and…

Table of Contents Problem Statement Proposed Policy Goal Intended Impacts References Problem Statement Campus students deal with a lot more distress over interpersonal issues and classes. High food prices across campus constitute a significant challenge that many students experience. The challenge does not only affect students; it is a global challenge. In the year before…

Diets are a popular phenomenon nowadays, with people often using false, scientifically unsubstantiated information to create their own weight loss diet. I prefer, in principle, not to stick to any particular diet; instead, I comprehensively study how to eat and live properly in general. This essay will explore the criteria of proper nutrition, a healthy…

The United States has a controversial history of dietary habits that are not determined as the healthiest ones. A separate topic on this matter is fast-food and its popularity among all age groups of the population. This amount of cholesterol and sugar has negative consequences for the body and has to be significantly reconsidered together…

Customers are likely to realize many benefits when using zip-lock bags to keep their cereals fresh. Kellogg’s, a prominent cereal manufacturer, has addressed the use of zip-lock bags on several occasions, claiming to have tried it in the past. The company discovered that closures of the zippers sometimes did not close properly and food or…

Introduction In modern times, the public is becoming mindful of calorie intake. Calories are a necessity for the proper functioning of the body. An increase in body weight today is no longer regarded as an indication of healthy living. In most of the developed nations, obesity has affected more than 500 million people with adults…

Table of Contents Introduction Simple vs. complex carbohydrates Complex carbohydrates Healthy sources of carbohydrates Healthy sources of carbs Break-down of sugars Soluble vs. insoluble fibers Lactose intolerance Reference Introduction Carbohydrates are macronutrients, which include naturally occurring sugars, starches, and fibers. They are made up of sugar molecules, which form fibers and starches when linked together.…

More than twelve and a half Americans are employed in the restaurant industry. This makes the restaurant industry a significant contributor to the gross domestic product of the United States. As a fast-food operator, the main ethical and moral dilemmas are centered on health and safety. There is an increasing awareness of food safety issues…

Table of Contents About the author Supporting the thesis Convincing arguments Another point to be considered References “Eating is not only a political act, but it is also a cultural act that reaffirms one’s identity and worldview” (Salmón, 2012, p. 8). It is the statement from the book Eating the Landscape: American Indian Stories of…

For a very long time, cheese has been one of the major foods at any table. Every sort of cheese has its unique qualities that differentiate its taste, color and shape. There are many ways to make cheese and a very small thing can change a lot in the final product. As it is a…