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2. DIETARY SALT INTAKE Dietary salt intake has been linked to the prevalence of hypertension related deaths associated with cardiovascular diseases in epidemiological studies (Charlton et al. 2008). Salt or sodium (Na) is the second contributor of hypertension after overweight and obesity however, there is evidence that indicates reduction of Na intake can reduce the risk of hypertension (Charlton et al. 2008). Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) (201) states that the average mean salt

Dietary supplements are becoming more and more widely used. Whether it be for sport performance, herbal, or just a vitamin, many are being used and misused. People do not understand how dietary supplements are regulated and what the pros and cons are. “In the United Sates, dietary supplements are regulated by the FDA through the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act” (Schmillen, 2013., p. 4) but in 1994 the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act was altered by the Dietary Supplement Health and Education

Dietary Supplements: The Various Definitions and Issues Associated with the Use and Recommendation of Use. Jessica M. Johnson Utah Valley University Author Note Jessica M. Johnson, Pre-Professional Health Major, Utah Valley University Jessica M. Johnson is now enrolled in English 2020, Utah Valley University This research was done as a Student at Utah Valley University, using the University Research Website, other Online Sources, and various College Textbooks related to nutrition. Correspondence

Abstract Necessary dietary intake is very important during pregnancy; it can affect not only the mother but also the unborn baby. There are a couple of factors that play a huge role when the levels are abnormal. Dietary intake and psychological distress are two major components that make up a healthy pregnancy. In some parts of the world pregnant women do not get adequate micronutrients and macronutrients. Not only is this an increasing risk of necessary dietary intake and psychological distress

The diet of Paleolithic humans revolved around the area that each group lived in; the geography of the tribe influenced what plants and animals they could consume. Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and small animals were commonly gathered by the women. Men during the Paleolithic age were in charge of hunting, typically bison, mammoths, and reindeer for a group living in Europe. Hunting and gathering was a staple to the sustainability of a group, carbohydrates, proteins and unsaturated fats led to a healthy

to your white rice. Start incorporating brown rice into meal plan today. Let me know your thoughts about brown rice, especially your experience, question or share more health benefits you know. References: Cade JE, Burley VJ, greenwood DC. Dietary fibre and risk of cancer in the UK Women’s Cohort study. Internationall Epidemiology. 2007 Jan 24. Liu RH. New finding may be key to ending confusion over link between fibre, colon cancer. American Institute for cancer Research Press Release. November3

Big Data is a term for very large amounts of formal and informal information that can be analyzed to find trends and patterns. The information can be about anything, but it needs to be processed in a way that will give it value and relevance. It can come in multiple formats and from different sources such as large databases, electronic records, social media, mobile phones, apps, wearable devices such as pedometers, and others. Different data sets are combined and contrasted in different ways to give

500 grams, though it is advised that red meat and processed meat (bacon, ham and salami) is replaced with healthier alternatives such as fish, poultry, soya and quorn. (Beating bowel cancer, 2016). Conclusion Based on hereditary, lifestyle and dietary factors discussed, bowel cancer can be prevented by taking these preventative measures into strict consideration. Ultimately, living a healthy lifestyle will lead towards a lower risk of this unwanted disease, likewise, bad lifestyle choices will

Ephedra (Ma Huang) is a genus of plant, most commonly derived from the dried herbaceous stems of the Chinese species, Ephedra sinica (Figure 1a and 1b). The natural plant source produces six Ephedra alkaloids, chemicals which are considered to be the active constituents of the plant; ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, norephedrine, norpseudoephedrine, methylephedrine and methylpsuedoephedrine (Figure 2) (Veitch et al., 2013). The presence and concentrations of these alkaloids depends primarily on the plant

Supplements: Helpful or Harmful? Introduction Something that everyone in life strives to do is life a healthy lifestyle. By doing this, they take proteins, vitamins, BCAA’s, and numerous other supplements. Something that never crosses their mind while taking the product is that there could actually be something that could potentially harm their body. Often times, vitamins include some form of additive to enhance the pill, whether it be for the taste, or form (LiveStrong Foundation). Three additives