Category: Diet & Nutrition

Table of Contents Introduction Target group Assessment Methods Dietary records Twenty-Four-Hour Recall Dietary history Food frequency method Conclusion References Introduction The guidelines for assessing dietary intake are dependent on the objectives of the study. Generally, two approaches are used in studies of the status and prototype of food consumption and costs, nutritional satisfactoriness of diets…

Table of Contents Introduction Importance of Fruits and Vegetables How Intake of Fruits and Vegetable Affects Our Body Promotion of Fruits and Vegetable Consumption Channels for Marketing of Fruits and Vegetables Dimensions Of Wellness Conclusion Reference List Introduction Poor nutrition leads to obesity which in turn causes illness or even death. According to American Medical…

Table of Contents Introduction Measuring Water Activity Hazards Controlled by Water Activity Solutions to the Problem Conclusion References Introduction Water activity (aw) refers to the vapor pressure of a liquid divided by the vapor pressure of pure water at a consistent temperature (Berry, 1990). It is a concept used to define the relationship between water…

Table of Contents Introduction Definitions Backgrounds Discussion Recommendations Conclusion Reference List Introduction Studies have shown that breast feeding has a very significant impact on child development. Taking into consideration that child development takes the multidimensional aspects of physical, psychological, and social growth, breast feeding has been noted to play critical roles in ensuring that children…

Table of Contents Introduction Mechanisms of Intoxication Syndrome List of References Introduction The substances responsible for the toxic effect of plants arise through different biogenic pathways, and are mostly so-called secondary metabolites, whose formulation and accumulation so clearly distinguish plant metabolism from that of the animal organism. Many plant chemicals are highly active substances and,…

Table of Contents Introduction Role of long-chain essential polyunsaturated fatty acids Supplementation of infant formula with LCPs Argument supporting use of LCP-supplemented infant formula Argument against use of LCP-supplemented infant formula Conclusion and recommendations References Introduction The report is a recommendation to my employer Baby Foods ‘R’ Us on whether it should add a new…

Goff, L.S., Foody, M.J., Inzucchi, S., Katz, D., Susan T Mayne, S.T., & Krumholz, M.H. (2006). Nutrition and weight loss information in a popular diet book: is it fact, fiction, or something in between? Journal General Internal Medicine, 21(7), 769–774. This information is derived from a secondary source, citing information from nutrition books. It is…

Table of Contents Creatine sources Functions of creatine Creatine safety Strength improvement Forms of creatine Creatine use References Creatine is a supplement for strength improvement. Analysis conducted on creatine estimated that 70% of sport people use the supplement (Becque, Lochmann, & Melrose, 2000). Energy sports influences creatine usage for muscle improvement. Energy driven sports such…

Table of Contents Nutrition Nutrition for the elderly: What your body needs Wholesome diets Example of day menu References Nutrition Every age group has its specific and appropriate nutritional needs. These age groups include the children, adolescents, the adults and the elderly. Proper nutritional care is also necessary to provide the needs of patients who…

Affect of intake of n-3 fatty acids during pregnancy on the adipose tissue growth for infants and young children later in life Dietary intake of fatty acids during pregnancy plays an important role in determining the growth of adipose tissue among infants and children. Specifically, the decreased intake of n-3 fatty acids has been associated…