Reflection For The Nutritional Value Of A Healthy Life

I would like to start this paper by stating that I have been on a low calorie diet for the past 3 weeks so if my foods seem like they are similar daily this is the reason why. I usually have a pretty healthy diet because nutrition is very important to me and for my children. I try to make sure that my children eat as healthy as possible and get the physical activity that need on a daily basis. In my assessment through Fitday.com my current diet consist of the foods that I have

include Calcium and Phosphate both can only be useful to bones when the needed amount of Vitamin D is present in the body to absorb it. The elements create strong bones and protect against disorders such as osteomalacia, which is the softening of bones. This vitamin is also needed for your immune system to function properly, since it helps combat infections and viruses. The immune system is not the only system in your body affected by Vitamin D, in fact almost everything you do is aided by Vitamin D, the respiratory system is just another example. The reason we can breathe easily is because our body has the recommended amount of Vitamin D to ensure healthy

Insufficient Vitamin D supply/intake: Vitamin D assists the absorption of calcium from the intestines. A lack of vitamin D causes bone to have insufficient calcium, which further weakens bones and increases the risk of

There are numerous factors that contribute to the development of this horrible disease, but the most important factor is vitamin D deficiency. When the minerals in osteoid crystallize, they require adequate concentration of calcium and phosphate. When the concentration is not at the correct level, ossification does not proceed normally (Huether & McCance, 2008). Vitamin D regulates the absorption of calcium from the intestine. When there is a lack of vitamin D, the concentration of calcium begins to fall (Huether & McCance, 2008). The body begins to regulate this calcium drop by increases the amount of PTH synthesis and secretion (Huether & McCance, 2008). An increase of PTH causes a clearance of phosphate and without the correct levels of phosphate mineralization of the bones cannot proceed in the correct manor (Huether & McCance, 2008). The abnormality of bone growth can occur in spongy and compact bone (Mayo

I have enjoyed reading your post, Sarah. I found your comments on osteoporosis informative and educational. As you have stated, osteoporosis can lead to bone fracture. This condition is common among older women. However, it can affect both genders as people age. Osteoporosis may also be linked other diseases and cancers. Osteoporosis may be silent. The individual may not know that he or she have it until they experience a fracture. Prevention is the best way to reduce the risk of developing Osteoporosis. Calcium is very important to healthy bones. Vitamin d intake is essential for calcium absorption. Therefore, adequate calcium and vitamin d intake are essential for healthy bones. Exercise is also important for bone health. It is important

Fourteen studies were critically reviewed in order to check whether joint or independent effect of calcium and vitamin D on hip fracture risk or bone mineral density as a result of effect on prevention of hip fracture.

Osteoporosis (OP) is a disease characterized by a low bone mass density (BMD) and a structural deterioration of bone tissue, which in most cases lead to bone fragility and increase the susceptibility to fractures (Epstein, 2006). The prevalence of OP rises with age and is more common in women than men and becomes a serious problem in postmenopausal women (Ramsubeik et al. 2013). Most cases of OP occur in postmenopausal women due to the dramatic estrogen withdrawal associated with menopause (He et al., 2010). The decrease of BMD with age is due to the increase of parathyroid hormone (PTH) secretion which results (Young et al.; 1987; Chapuy et al., 1987) from vitamin D deficiency and a low calcium adequate nutrition, especially Ca intake, plays a major role in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis (Rizzol, 2008; Verenna, 2007) Beyond the hormonal and gene regulation, several dietary habits play a role in Ca absorption, carbohydrates, and potassium is significantly associated with fractional Ca absorption (FCA) and net Ca absorption (Ramsubeik et al. 2013).

The human body undergoes many processes as it winds down from birth to death. One of these is that the risk of fracture grows as people age. Three-quarters of American postmenopausal women do not have sufficient vitamin D, and half of postmenopausal women suffer from an osteoporotic fracture. Osteoporosis accounts for 300,000 hip fractures annually. Currently a nutrition controversy exists as to whether calcium and vitamin D supplements decreases fractures in postmenopausal women. Calcium is vital for bone growth. Children hear the phrase, “drink your milk” over and over while their bones are developing. However, as bones wear down, will increasing the amount of calcium help prevent fractures? Vitamin D increases the absorption of calcium into

Discuss whether the nutritional intake of the male fails to meet, meets or exceeds the dietary reference values for each component. Consider what the long term health effects may be where a deficiency or excess is identified. 35 Marks

To get a better understanding of this disease the differences between at least three Osteo-related diseases must be discussed. First is Osteomalacia, this is determined in the period of growth, due to disorders in absorption, utilization or lack of vitamin D and calcium. The bone becomes bland, this is a consequence of deficit of calcium and phosphate is eliminated via the renal system due to lack of vitamin D (Dorland, 1982). Second is osteodystrophy, which is a type of bone atrophy with a lot of osteoclastic (destruction of bone) activity and is a substitution of bone by fibrous tissue, typical of hyperparathyroidism or osteofibrosis (Pedro-Pons 1972). Last is Osteoporosis, which forms part of the endocrine and metabolic diseases. It is a skeletal condition that interferes with the captation of proteins and carbohydrates (Caraballo A, Babaldon F. 1986).

Vitamin D helps the absorption of calcium in the intestines. Lack of vitamin D can cause osteomalacia which further weakens the bones and increases risk of fractures.

In tracking my food intake for the second time for three days by using the Food Tracker, I was surprised when I saw the results.  I saw that my current eating habits compared to my previous eating habits have indeed changed for the better. Throughout this course I have learned that a nutritious, well-balanced diet – along with physical activity is the foundation of good health. Healthy eating includes consuming high-quality proteins, carbohydrates, heart-healthy fats, vitamins, minerals, and a lot of water. Minimizing processed foods and saturated fats can helps you maintain your body’s everyday functions, promotes optimal body weight and can assist in disease prevention. Prior to these nutrition evaluations I have always thought a healthy

Another hormone involved in the regulation of calcium levels is calcitriol. Differently from the other two hormones discussed in this text, vitamin D, as it is also known, is a hydrophobic peptide hormone and thus acts via its nuclear receptor (VDR) in a slower, steroid-like mechanism. By activating its receptor, this hormone regulates gene promotion via nuclear response elements (VDRE). This way, vitamin D stimulates the upregulation of calcium transporters in the gastrointestinal tract, resulting in an increase in plasma calcium levels by raising the ion uptake. Moreover, it also induces a higher renal reabsorption of calcium and promotes bone resorption, increasing

The nutrition and health risks associated with under and over nutrition in an individual cannot be overemphasized. As such, the role of timely, proper and adequate nutrition to an individual in the prevention of these risks and treatment of any present conditions is critical (Bendich & Deckelbaum, 2010). Therefore, routine individual nutrition assessment is important in ascertaining the adequacy of a person’s diet in meeting all the physiological needs for growth or maintenance of normal body function and consequently health (Rolfes & Pinna, 2011). The summary table below outlines my anthropometric data and dietary analysis done using NutriSurvey software and NUTTAB (Food Standards Australia New Zealand, 2013; Erhardt, 2007) for nutrient intake over a period of 3 days. Calculation of my BMI, BMR, EER and energy conversion is illustrated in the appendices A, B, C and D.

‘’Nutrition is the process of taking in nutrients from the foods you eat.’’ (Page 1, http://study.com/academy/lesson/what-is-nutrition.html)