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    Food and Nutrition Essay

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    1. Which water-soluble vitamins does Brian have too much or too little of? Brian’s unhealthy eating habits have caused his body to either be receiving inadequate amounts or a surplus of water-soluble vitamins. Brian is taking in to much Thiamin or Vitamin B1 because the Recommended Daily Amount (RDA) is 1.2 mg/day, the Daily Intake Value for adults is 1.5 mg and he is consuming 3.18 mg. He is also taking in to much Riboflavin or B2 because he is consuming 3.29 mg, his RDA is 1.3 mg/day and his

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    content of vitamin A in the avocado plays an important role in maintaining eye health and protect the eyes of some types of eye diseases such as cataracts and macular. 14. Protect the body against prostate cancer Avocados are known to have good nutrition to prevent the growth of prostate cancer. There are compounds in avocados that have a role to destroy cancer cells emerging without causing damage to other cells. 15. Avocado fruit sources of vitamin E Avocado is a good source of vitamin E, essential

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    As women there are certain vitamins and supplements that our bodies must have. The top supplements for women consist of a group of vitamins and minerals that provide optimal results for women. When you select your multi-vitamin you want to be certain you are getting all of the proper nutrients, and the top supplements for women to ensure your body is being nourished efficiently and effectively. When selecting your multivitamin you want to be sure that the top supplements for women are always included

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    Vitamin deficiencies are a widespread problem all around the world. They are caused by very poor eating habits or due to people living in low income areas. The body requires many different types of vitamins and minerals for the development of the body and to prevent diseases and to keep our body healthy. These vitamins and minerals are known as micronutrients. These micronutrients aren’t produced naturally in our body so they have to be consumed in from the meals we eat. This is why it is so important

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    and drinking milk while doing so, to increase my vitamin A (RAE) percentage. For my vitamin E percentage, milk and egg yolk will help but I can also increase my whole-grain foods and eat some sunflower seeds and nuts to get it up where it needs to be. For my lacking vitamin D percentage I need to seriously increase my fatty fish intake—which is not difficult, due to my love of fish. Whole egg and beef liver will also both help in getting more vitamin D in my diet. My calorie intake overall was quite

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    Based on my calculations, my percentages for each macronutrient are in with my recommended ranges except for fats. In my carbohydrates I am in close range with my recommended percentage by .02 percent. For my fats I am 10 % over which in not in my recommended range. For my protein I am in the recommended range I am 1% over. For my overall diet I am in good standing position for my carbs and protein but for my diet in fats I should work better in lowering it to my recommended percentage. The junk

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    Although you can absorb energy only from the calories found in food. Since vitamins and minerals contain no calories and they don’t directly supply the body with energy. Is important know that Vitamins and minerals are essential nutrients your body needs in small amounts to work properly. Most people should get all the nutrients they need by a varied and balanced diet. They are essential in small amounts to maintain good health, promote growth and regulate body functions. Normally they are not synthesized

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    the intake of certain vitamins and nutrients in their daily lives to possibly reduce or prevent the onset of AD. Nutritional factors and nutritional deficiencies have a very strong correlation with cognitive decline as illustrated throughout the study done by Angelo Parigi, Francesco Panza, Cristiano Capurso, and Vincenzo Solfrizzi. Ones dietary habits and nutritional deficiencies have a huge determining factor on cognitive impairment on an individual with AD. B vitamins have a relationship with

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    Vitamins and minerals The vitamins and minerals are substances found in our daily diet foods that promote healthy and balanced development of our body and are also called micronutrients because they are needed in small amounts thereof to achieve that function. Most essential vitamins can not be synthesized (produced) by the body, so it can obtain through the balanced intake of vitamins contained in natural foods. Vitamin deficiency is called hypovitaminosis while excessive vitamin level is called

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    rice VITAMINS a) The intake of Vitamin C according to the spreadsheet is 20.2 mg, the recommended value is 75 mg/day. b) To improve the Vitamin C intake I would include more citrus fruits like orange and lemon. Including broccoli ,strawberries and kiwi would also help in improving Vitamin C. a) According to the bar graph report my intake of Vitamin D is 3.51 mg, the recommended value is 15 mg. b) To improve the vitamin D intake I would include Vitamin D fortified

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