Individual Dietary Analysis Name Institution 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
Americans become increasingly more health conscious, vegetarian diets are becoming more and more common. Produce-aisle signs stating eat 5 a day for better health are beginning to pay off, along with the USDA-DHHS Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which state: Many American diets have too many calories and too much fat (especially saturated fat), cholesterol,and sodium. They also have too little complex carbohydrates and fiber. Such diets are one cause of America’s high rates of obesity and of certain
adipose tissue • Can be toxic when taken in excess • Megadosing: >10 X recommended intake • Water-soluble vitamins: • Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) • B-complex vitamins • Thiamin • Riboflavin niacin • vitamin B6 • vitamin B12 • folate • pantothenic acid • biotin -Not stored in large amounts: • need to be consumed on a daily or weekly basis -Deficiency symptoms, including diseases or syndromes, can arise fairly quickly Minerals • Naturally occurring inorganic (non-carbon-containing)
activate folate. Vitamin C is needed to form connective tissue and acts as a watersoluble antioxidant. Vitamin A is essential for vision, and it regulates cell differentiation and growth. Vitamin D is necessary for bone health. Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant. Vitamin K is essential for blood clotting. u s t A
In today 's society, people are becoming more and more health consciousness and aware of their diets, causing scrutiny towards the effects of our eating habits have not only on our body and health, but on the earth and the environment. This awareness is causing the number of people with a vegetarian diet to rise. A vegetarian is someone who does not eat meat, but may sometimes consume animal products. Vegetarianism is becoming increasingly popular because of the health benefits it provides, which
actions, and interactions of nutrients. macronutrients- A nutrient (carbohydrate, lipid, and protein) required in a large amount. micronutrients- Nutrient (vitamin or mineral) required in small amount. 2. Nutrients that cannot be synthesized by humans, like some amino acids, are called ______essential___ nutrients. 3. List the 6 types of Vegetarian diets, including food restrictions. Vegan- No animal foods Ovo-vegetarian- Eggs allowed; no dairy or meat Lacto-vegetarian- Dairy allowed;
of foods Why are these essential for health and wellbeing? Bread, other cereals and potatoes Carbohydrates, Some calcium and iron, B vitamins and dietary fibre. Pasta, rice, wheat, corn, bread and potatoes. Carbohydrates are essential for providing energy and are broken down inside the body and turned into sugar that is released slowly.-Dietary fibre is also found in this food group and used to keep regulation of the bowels and isn't actually absorbed into the bodies. Instead it passes through
Prefix | Symbol | Factor | Numerically | Name | giga | G | 109 | 1 000 000 000 | billion** | mega | M | 106 | 1 000 000 | million | kilo | K | 103 | 1 000 | thousand | centi | C | 10-2 | 0.01 | hundredth | milli | M | 10-3 | 0.001 | thousandth | micro | Μ | 10-6 | 0.000 001 | millionth | nano | N | 10-9 | 0.000 000 001 | billionth** | Significant figures and standard form The significant figures