Category: Diet & Nutrition
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Omnivore’s Dilemma
Table of Contents Introduction Items The perfect meal Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The conventional American meal lacks visibility and transparency; not only does its price contain other hidden costs; it has a highly twisted and complicated food chain. It is almost impossible to trace the source of all the ingredients used in the typical McDonald’s…
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It Is High Time to Become Responsible
The modern world is changing rapidly and people have been changing alongside. Mass production and mass consumption have become a talking point and many people associate these concepts with the recent problem of obesity. Thus, lots of people accuse companies of turning them into victims of the advertising campaigns. More so, people sue McDonalds (as…
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The Origins, Production and Consumption of Cumin, Trace and Explored
The Oriental culture has always been a closed book for the rest of the world. However, it is not only the mystery, but also the specific charm and exotics that catch the attention of the Western people and make them explore the wonders of the East. The Eastern cuisine is no exception, which makes a…
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Let’s Go Kids Camp
According to Karnik and Kanekar (2012), the prevalence of obesity among children aged between 8 and 16 years has been on the increase, leading to increased health concerns. This paper examines the implications of a three week intervention plan to reduce children weight. It also aims at identifying whether innovative and fun interventions can encourage…
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Nutrition: Maximal Fat Oxidation Testing
Introduction The human body requires energy to be used for various activities. Different amounts of energy are required by various activities in the body depending on their intensity, frequency and duration. For instance, the rates of metabolism in men and women are not similar because they have different physiological characteristics. Women produce and use more…
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Sports Nutritionist: Position, Role and Requirements
Table of Contents Introduction Education Regulatory authorities/certification Practice setting Employment Works Cited Introduction In the modern world, sports science and technology has become an important discipline in higher education, especially due to the increasing role of sports in social, economic and cultural development. In fact, sports have become not only a form of culture, but…
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Breastfeeding and Its Benefits for Babies
Breast milk, known as liquid gold, is the best food for babies in their early months of life. It has many advantages and cannot be substituted for anything else. In the contemporary world, infant formula is prepared with the aim of imitating breast milk. However, it can never yield similar benefits to breast milk. Certain…
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“The Body Myth” by Rebecca Johnson
In September 1996, Vogue published the article “The Body Myth” by Rebecca Johnson, reflecting on the numerous negative feedbacks from readers regarding the thin models portrayed in the magazine. The audience was outraged that excessively skinny and obviously sick models were promoted as ideals of beauty, thus causing multiple cases of eating disorders and anorexia…
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Bolognese Sauce and Italian Gastronomic Tradition
Also known as, ragù alla Bolognese, the Bolognese sauce is a paste made of meat found in Bologna in Italy (Root 94). The recipe for this unique meat sauce was first documented in the 18th century in Bologna (Root 96). In the century-plus given that Artusi confirmed and afterward published his guidelines for macaroni alla…
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Physical Activities and Dietary Issues
Table of Contents Introduction Analysis Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Human health is a vital aspect of human life since it can not be replaced once wasted. People try to stay healthy through various means and thus try to find possible solutions to health complications. It is not enough to eat a balanced diet in order…