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Body care products. We use them every day. On our hair, on our body, on our face. And, sometimes but not often, we think about the environmental, ethical and social impacts it has. Nowadays, it’s a standardised idea that it is extremely important to take in these factors when choosing and purchasing products; however, is it really as important as it is portrayed to be? To come to a conclusion as to whether or not it is important to think about the environmental, social and ethical impacts when buying

Most Americans love the low cost, prepackaged, great tasting food that is convenient to buy and prepare. These prepackaged or processed foods are normally made to be faster, cheaper and usually taste great but they are loaded with bizarre, unpronounceable chemicals that, if you saw them in their pre-processed state, you would never consider putting in your mouth. Emulsifiers, preservatives, colorants, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, texturizers and even bleach can be found in most processed

Artificial turf fields are becoming very popular throughout the world with over 5,500 fields in North America . Turf fields are mostly being used for soccer and many of the major clubs around the world are using turf fields. Are these fields that are becoming so popular throughout the world good for the environment, our health, and the community? As with any major issue there is always a debate with two sides. In San Francisco the divide is between the soccer players and the environmentalists. The

Antioxidative activity can be tested using total phenolic content (TPC), 2, 2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) tests. In TPC test, Folin–Ciocalteu reagent (mixture of phosphomolybdate and phosphotungstate) is used to determine the antioxidant potential of phenolic and polyphenolic from the sample. DPPH bonds with hydrogen atom from sample while hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) bonds with iron ion (Fe3+) to form iron (III) thiocyanate, Fe(SCN)3 in the FRAP test

In essence, toxicology is the science of poison, toxicants, or toxins. A poison toxicant, or toxic is a substance capable of causing harm when administered to an organism. Harm is defined as seriously injuring or causing the death of an organism. The term toxicant can be a synonym for poison, or the term poison might be appropriate for the most potent substances. The term toxin usually refers to a poison derived from a protein or conjugated protein produced by some higher plant, animal, or pathogenic

People don’t think about what they put in there mouth, what it’s made of or where is comes from. GMOs are probably a word most people have no idea what it is but it’s in most of the food humans consume on a daily basis. Jeffrey Smith states that GMOs should be avoided. Companies that make these GMOs tell consumers that its moving towards the future but in reality, it goes against the original organism since it is being genetically modified by Biotech companies. The chemicals that go into the food

Humans have been interested in altering and improving their appearance for centuries. Turning from one product to the next, no matter the consequences, to try and achieve their ideal self-image. Perhaps, some would say, it is in humans’ genetic “makeup” to try and be the best they can be. But, where should the line be drawn? History dating all the way back to Ancient Greece shows signs that lead was used as a cosmetic, applied to the eyes and face. This would cause skin lesions, madness, and even

America, as we know it, is notorious for having the reputation as the fattest country in the world. In fact, diabetes and heart disease (which are both closely linked to the overweight and obesity problems of America) are the second causes of death in the country. According to statistics taken by the CDC in 2010, nearly 33 percent of all adult Americans are suffering with obesity. That is one out of every three adults… Partially responsible for this is food additives which have been used for thousands

Savannah Ludick One Research Task “Is it possible for an average South African to choose a variety of foods from their local supermarket where they can select a healthy, balanced diet based on the food groups, without consuming a variety of chemical food products?” Table of Contents Cover page and table of contents Pg 1&2 Introduction Pg 3&4 Review of Literature Pg 5-9 Methodology Pg 10-14 Presentation of findings Pg 15-21 Analysis of findings Pg 22-24 Conclusion Pg 25 Reference list

“Real food is alive – and therefore it should eventually die” (Food Rules: An Eater’s Manual 29). Foods with seemingly infinite shelf lives continue to reach Americans’ stomachs more frequently than ever before. Their impact on modern day America causes devastating health issues and diseases. Current heart disease, cancer, obesity, and diabetes rates have been drastically increasing since World War II (In Defense of Food 22). Today’s society fails to embrace the lost art of dining. Food manufacturers