Category: Diet & Nutrition

The incidence of various congenital anomalies has been an ever-growing problem. Although, various approaches have been underway to pinpoint the exact risk contributing mechanisms, Nutrition has turned to be a reliable intervention strategy. The relation between peri-conceptional folic acid intake and Neural tube defects (NTDs) has become the area of much research interest. It was…

The article published by Potgieter (2013) in the South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition presents the background, process, and outcomes of research on the international guidelines for sports nutrition and exercise. Using a review method, the researcher investigated the most critical issues of nutrients’ intake by athletes before, during, and after training to maintain health,…

Women are reportedly highly vulnerable to media influence, which explains why they are among marketers’ key target groups. McLean et al. (2016) assert that marketers and advertisers have successfully created an unfounded notion that the slim and tall woman is the perfect female body. In my view, this outlook is primarily advanced through ads featuring…

Table of Contents Introduction Nutrition Promotion Nutrition Knowledge and Behavior Change Conclusions and recommendations References Introduction Australian government works over the realization of various programs in order to improve the well-being of its citizens. In this respect the healthcare approach is a grave example of how Australia takes care of its citizens. Here the example…

Table of Contents Introduction Analysis and Suggestions Conclusion References Introduction For a person to become an outstanding athlete, they have to engage in various exercising regimes. In addition to this, athletes have to ensure that their intake of certain nutrition is optimal and to achieve this, some athletes employ the use of chemicals of various…

It is not a secret that what we eat ultimately contributes a great deal to our general fitness. This cuts across all borders be it mental, physical or emotional fitness. As a result, one should be very careful about what they eat and drink because it can either make or break you in the long…

Table of Contents Health and Nutrition Problems Personalized Plan Planning Ahead Evidence of Effectiveness Urgency References There is no denying the fact that many Americans are suffering from the effects of obesity. There is the constant menace of being overweight as well as the deadly effects of type 2 diabetes and coronary disease. Although the…

I do not agree that menu labeling would help reduce the rate of obesity in the U.S. An article in Time magazine revealed that there is a new proposal pushing for every restaurant in several states to post calories on menus. This article went ahead to report that 82% of New Yorkers made their orders…

Many believe that industrialization and mass production have had a positive impact on the world of business and mankind alike, but is this really so? It is a fact that people do not have to pay exorbitant prices for shoes, bags, clothes, or food any longer because of mass production. But, on the other hand,…

A protein diet is recommended for those athletes who intend to gain weight. Proteins are essential for the body-building process and therefore a very recommendable source of calories for Jamar who intends to increase his weight. The essay that follows intends to look at the guidelines for protein intake for athletes with the objective of…