...most countries, but in Africa it is a widespread pandemic. This is an example of genetic variation. I believe 100 percent of us are genetic. We are created through genetic variation and the inheritance of variation. Natural selection is how we can cope with environmental changes. This is why certain individuals can deal with extreme temperatures better than others. The ability for each individual to go longer without water during times of extreme heat is an example. The first benefit of E. coli is that its presence reduces the chance of pathogens from colonizing in the intestines and causing illness. E.coli lives in our intestines and they produce important vitamins such as vitamin K and B complex vitamins. Vitamin K aids in the absorption of calcium into our bones and is necessary for effective blood clotting. Vitamin...
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...checkpoint [Fiber Research] [Kelly M Shafer] [Axia College] [SCI/241] July 28, 2011 [Allison Butler] Fiber is a natural tool in fighting LDL cholesterol commonly known as bad cholesterol. Fiber also lowers blood pressure and helps the body regain glycemic control. Fiber decreases the risk of cardiovascular disease while slowing the progression in high risk individuals. Fiber takes longer to move into the small intestine, since it is slow to digest, which contributes to the feeling of fullness (Van Horn, 1997). B vitamins (thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and foliate) play a key role in metabolism. Foliate (folic acid), one of the B vitamins, helps the body form red blood cells. Iron is used to carry oxygen in the blood. Magnesium is a mineral used in building bones and releasing energy from muscles. Selenium is important for a healthy immune system. These are some foods that are sources of fiber and are wheat, rye, oats, beans, peas, brussel sprouts, cauliflower and turnips. citrus fruits, strawberries, apple, pulp are all just a few examples of fruit and vegetables that are high in The Institute of Medicine recommends adults consume 14 grams of fiber for every 1000 calories consumed (American Heart Association, 2011). Whereas with children the recommended daily allowance of fiber should be calculated by adding five to the child’s age. For example, if one has an eight year old child, one should add five to the child’s age to configure the daily recommended allowance...
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...Project For my course project I will do an observational taste study of Gatorade vs. Vitamin water. In this study orchestrated a blind taste test to see how many people prefer Gatorade over Vitamin Water. I set up a table with a pitcher of orange vitamin water and orange Gatorade. The pitchers were labeled 1 and 2. 1 was the vitamin water and 2 was the Gatorade. The test was done at a community football game. During timeouts and halftime, players were given the option to taste both pitchers and see which they preferred. There were 20 players and 5 coaches. The study showed that 15 out of 20 players preferred Gatorade over Vitamin Water and 3 out of 5 coaches preferred Vitamin Water over Gatorade.. At the end of the game I passed out a survey sheet with a list of questions asking which pitcher they preferred and why. I also asked after drinking the beverage did they notice any improvements to their performance while playing. All player noticed improvements to their performance. They felt hydrated and less fatigue than normal. After gathering all my data I came to the conclusion that 75 percent of people prefer Vitaminwater over Gatorade for taste. However, most players preferred Gatorade because they felt minor improvements to their performance. The number one reason for choosing Gatorade was of energy and hydration. In part C of this project I did a health comparison of Vitamin Water vs Gatorade. | ...
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...care of pets. Is the K9-Quencher a necessity for dog’s health ? Analysis K9-Quencher® is a healthy sport drink mix, and treats for dogs it is a Great web sit offers few testimonials, and ingredient For the K9_Quencher. Planet animal is a supporting of the products and few other pet suppliers and vets. My analysis shows the contrary.K9Quenchers is “95 Water, over 95%. These are our ingredients: Dextrose, Glycine, Monosodium Phosphate, Magnesium Sulfate, Niacin, Biotin, Sodium Selenite , Artificial” K9-Quencher®, (1999-20060. The only good ingredients in these products are: H2O and Biotin. Because Biotin has B vitamin to help regulate hearts beats. This product is expensive and unnecessary for dogs’ nutrients it would be great if it was that easy defined, but most supplements are too limited and some are not good for dogs. “We only suggest special fish oil, Vitamin C and Vitamin E.Siberians Pet foods marketed as “snacks” are not required to have nutritional adequacy labels” Nguyen, V. (2006). Table A. Is a conclusion of research done by: Nguyen, V. (2006). “DAILY RECOMMENDED ALLOWANCES FOR MINERALS Calcium 100 mg Phosphorus 1 g Magnesium 150 mg Sodium 7.5 mg Potassium 1.5 mg Chlorine 15 mg Iron 1.2 mg Copper 1.5 mg Zinc 15 mg Manganese...
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...Vitamins are components that are organic in the foods we eat in small amounts that are needed to help promote and regulate our bodies so that we can grow, reproduce, and maintain our health. The body only requires just a tiny amount of vitamins. If our bodies do not have enough on vitamins then we suffer from deficiency which can be harmful to the body, but once we fuel our bodies with the right amount of vitamins that it needs, the symptoms are resolved. Vitamins has be appointed to two different groups depending on how the vitamins are being stored within the human body. The two categories in which the vitamins are assigned to are fat or water depending on the solubility. If the vitamins can break down in fat then the vitamins will be fat-soluble and if they can dissolve in water then the vitamins are water soluble. “This chemical characteristic allows generalizations to be made about how the vitamins are absorbed, transported, excreted, and stored in the body.” (Wiley, 2012). When the vitamins are able to dissolve in either water or fat then they are able to be transported within the body and put to use in the body. Vitamins are alphabetically named by which order they were first identified. Water soluble vitamins consist of the B vitamins as well as the Vitamin C and the fat soluble vitamins consist of A, D, E, and K vitamins. If we eat a healthy well balanced diet we will normally get all the vitamins we need because just about all the foods we eat contain vitamins, but if...
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...Nutrients commonly found in larger quantities of wheat include B vitamins such as riboflavin and thiamine. One hundred grams of bread can contain approximately 15 percent of calcium and 30 percent of thiamine toward a human's nutritional needs in their diet. A person should eat bread daily — along with other grains — as part of a balanced diet. NUTRITIONAL PROPERTIES OF BREAD Bread supplies a significant portion of the nutrients required for growth, maintenance of health and well-being. It is an excellent source of proteins, vitamins, minerals, fibre and complex carbohydrates. It is also low in fat and cholesterol. Bread is quite bulky so it takes longer to digest and is therefore more satisfying and less fattening than the fats, sugars and alcohols commonly consumed in excess. All breads are nutritious, and the differences between them in nutritional value are not significant if we eat a balanced diet. Chemical Composition of Wheat The composition of the dry matter of wheat varies widely depending on soil, climate and genetic variations between wheat types. Wheat in New Zealand has a protein content that ranges on average from 8% to 13%. It has a high carbohydrate content of about 83% of the weight of a kernel. Other components of the wheat grain include bran and germ. Bran, the outer coating or "shell", is rich in B vitamins and minerals. The wheat germ or embryo is a rich source of B vitamins, oil, vitamin E and fat. It needs to be discarded during milling because the...
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...Vitamin Report Shaneka Matthews SCI 241 7/22/2012 Denise Bolding, M.S. Vitamin Report Vitamins are in almost everything consumed everyday. Some foods and drinks may have more vitamins than the next. If a person wants to stay healthy then the best thing would be to choose things that have a high amount of vitamins. There are water-soluble vitamins and fat-soluble vitamins and both have some positives and some negatives. Not getting enough of a certain vitamin can also cause harm to the body. The body needs 13 different vitamins to stay healthy. All of these 13 vitamins are classified. Vitamin classification is how vitamins are classified depending on their solubility. There are some that is soluble in fat and there are some that are soluble in water. Fat-soluble vitamins are the ones that are stored in the fat and water-soluble are the ones that are flushed put by the kidneys. With these vitamins, it can help a person maintain a healthy immune system; good vision, help build and maintain strong bones and are also good for the hair and skin. Fat-soluble vitamins are good for certain things and water-soluble are good for the others. Fat-soluble vitamins would be vitamin A, D, E and K. These vitamins would be stored in the liver cells and fat in the body. There are plenty of foods that are a good source for each of these vitamins. Carrots, sweet potato, collared greens and kales are a good source of vitamin A. Vitamin D can get to the body through sunlight along...
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...EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The growing awareness of the nutritive value of mushroom as well as the adoption of more mushroom dishes in restaurant menus has greatly increased the demand of fresh mushrooms. However, some places within the city lack access to this nutrition. In lieu to this, this business proposal has been made. Moreover the proposal aims to supply fresh, nutritious mushrooms to an area which was underprivileged from convenience. Specifically, Mintal, Davao City. This proposal is a family venture. Thus, a capital of 25 000 pesos will be borrowed from relatives. Located at an area beside Elenita Heights Subdivision, Catalunan Grande, this project is expected to provide convenience in access to mushroom in the Mintal area. Most inputs are available around the corner; nonetheless some inputs will be purchased from reliable sources. The project will be managed by the owner with the help of a trusted expert in mushroom culture and of course, with the active involvement of the family members. Additional laborers will be hired to help in the overall production. 1. Size of Production 300 square meters 2. Marketing Size 2-3 inches 3. Raising Period 5 months 4. Projected Selling Price 60.00php per kilogram 5. Projected Gross Revenue 54 000.00 php 6. Estimated Cost of Production 19 865.00 php 7. Projected Net Income 34 135.00 php 8. Projected Return of Investment 172% 9. Projected Benefit Cost Ratio 37% JUSTIFICATION Mushroom has...
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...Vitamins | Description | Source | Difficiency | Vitamin A | Vitamin A is a group of unsaturated nutritional organic compounds, that includes retinol, retinal, retinoic acid, and several provitamin A carotenoids, among which beta-carotene is the most important.[1] Vitamin A has multiple functions: it is important for growth and development, for the maintenance of the immune system and good vision | Liver, orange, ripe yellow fruits, leafy vegetables, carrots, pumpkin, squash, spinach, soy milk, milk | Night-blindness,Hyperkeratosis, and Keratomalacia[8 | Vitamin B1(Thiamine) | is a water-soluble vitamin of the B complex. First named aneurin for the detrimental neurological effects if not present in the diet, it was eventually assigned the generic descriptor name vitamin B1. Its phosphate derivatives are involved in many cellular processes. The best-characterized form is thiamine pyrophosphate (TPP), acoenzyme in the catabolism of sugars and amino acids. Thiamine is used in the biosynthesis of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). In yeast, TPP is also required in the first step of alcoholic fermentation. | Pork, oatmeal, brown rice, vegetables, potatoes, liver, eggs | Beriberi,Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome | Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | is an easily absorbed colored micronutrient with a key role in maintaining health in humans and other animals. It is the central component of the cofactors FAD and FMN, and is therefore required by all flavoproteins...
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...Moringa is also an excellent “brain food” because it is a natural source of many of the essential brain nutrients, including vitamin C, vitamin E, omega 3, caratenoids and much much more. One of the many benefits of taking a daily regimen of Moringa is increased clarity and mental focus. Moringa contains zinc, which supports brain connectivity between the right and left hemispheres of the brain. Additionally, Moringa aids in neurotransmission due to the 18 amino acids it contains. Plus, Moringa capsules, tea or extract makes it easy to incorporate Moringa into your daily routine. In addition to a balanced diet with brain boosting nutrients, daily physical exercise and regular brain workouts, sleep, a positive social environment and controlled levels of stress also contribute to brain health. The leaves are nutritive2,4,5 and spasmolytic18 Herbal Miscellany Perhaps Moringa really is a miracle tree..? Not only has it provided food, shelter, water filtration, and medicine, but it may also be a source for fuel in the future.9 Moringa is being considered as a potential source for biodiesel (plant based fuel that diesel engines can run off of). This plant grows easily in tropical areas and can easily produce high quantities of biomass for fuel. This can be done without compromising leaf harvest, thus the same Moringa plant can be cultivated for both fuel and as a nutritional supplement for the natural marketplace simultaneously. It is therefore considered a superior feedstock to jatropha...
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...21 Brief 2 (P2, M1) Vitamins Beth Hackett WATER SOLUBLE VITAMINS What are water soluble vitamins? Complete the table below: Nutrient Function Source FOOD Thiamine – vitamin B1 Thiamine is involved in the body functions such as, the nervous system digestion, muscle cells and metabolism. It also helps the cells in the body change carbohydrates into energy; there it helps to provide energy for the body, most importantly the brain and nervous system. (http://www.mayoclinic.org/) • Beef • Legumes, • Milk • Oats • Rice • Wheat • Yeast. Riboflavin – vitamin B2 Riboflavin function is to help the body growth such as hair growth and height. And it protects the red blood cells which help to boost the immune system. It also helps to release energy from carbohydrates. (http://www.nytimes.com/) • Lean meats. • Dairy products. • Fish • Poultry • Grains • Broccoli • Turnip greens • Asparagus • Spinach • Enriched food products. Niacin – vitamin B3 The main functions of niacin are that it helps the digestive system skin and it also helps the nerves to function. Furthermore it helps to convert into energy. (http://www.nytimes.com/) • Dairy products • Eggs • Enriched breads and cereals. • Fish • Lean meats • Legumes • Nuts • Poultry. Vitamin B6 Vitamin B6 which is also known as pyridoxine, main function is to produce energy it helps the body convert food. It helps the body to metabolise fats and protein. Vitamins are needed for a healthy...
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...Nitchnipa kosonsuphasirichai Aj.Christa Crawford Path to Wisdom 26 January 2016 Reflection Questions Chapter 3 1.Of the four Facebook scenarios, which do you believe are argument? Explain which ones are arguments and what they are arguing? According to Aj.Christa lecture, I think the second one is an argument because the statement can make me feel like I am interested about smartphone . There also has a reason which is “ you are beautiful ” that make me feel Woww yea it is about design and everything and that is why the writer can not wait and go get it. In the other hand I did not see the question and conclusion in the statement but it make me feel like I am interested in that smartphone 2.Go on your Facebook and find 2 different arguments. Write them out and explain why they are arguments. Scenario one : “My mom shared BCC news which has the statement Take my umbrella with you tomorrow get going to be rain “I think this statement is an argument because it has the reason for what they tell us to do. Obiovusly , I take my umbrella with me . Scenario two : “ My dad wrote text me in messages Do not drink too much if you driving but if you want to drink so do not drive you can have an accident “For this statement I think it is an argument because whatever he said is true because if I am drive and I am drink also I will be drank and can not control myself and accident can happen . 3.Can you think of a command that...
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...It is filled withvitamins,proteins, anti-oxidants and essential nutrients that promote overall good health and well-being.It is placed inhttp://hubpages.com/hub/Health_Benefits_of_Spinachthat Spinachcontains choline and inositol, the substances that help to prevent atherosclerosis orthickening and hardening of arteries. Spinach and alfalfa help stabilizeblood sugaramongdiabetics. Make a drink by getting several handful of spinach, add 3 cups of water. Placeover low heat for one hour. Then strain. Take ½ cup twice a day. Spinach and alfalfa may beserved as part of the meal. Spinach is loaded with flavonoid that function as antioxidantand anti-cancer agent. Spinach contains carotenoid that help fights cancer. Spinach is a richsource of Vitamins C and A Spinach is an anti-aging vegetable. Spinach is a good source ofVitamin K, which aids in the formation of the blood substance required for clotting ofblood.Spinach is helpful in the cases of; Anemia, Tumors, Constipation, Insomnia, Obesity,Neuritis (inflammation of nerves), Nerve exhaustion, High blood pressure, Bronchitis,Colon cancer, Prostate cancer, Breast cancer, Osteoporosis, Dyspepsia (chronic indigestion),Also helps ailment of the kidneys, bladder and liver. It is stated...
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...Fat-soluble vitamins | Significant sources | Deficiency | Toxicity | Vitamin A * Retinol * Retinal * Retinoic acid * Carotenoid : beta-carotene (precursors)Functions : * Vision maintenance of cornea, epithelial cells, mucous membranes, skin; * bone and tooth growth; * reproduction; immunity | Retinol: fortified milk, cheese,cream, butter, fortified margarine, eggs, liverBeta-carotene: spinach and other dark leafy greens; broccoli, deep orange fruits (apricots, cantaloupe) and vegetables (squash, carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin) | Diseases : Hypovitaminosis ASymptoms : Night blindness, corneal drying (xerosis), triangular gray spots on eye (Bitot’s spots), softening of the cornea (keratomalacia), and corneal degeneration and blindness (xerophthalmia); impaired immunity (infectious diseases); plugging of hair follicles with keratin, forming white lumps (hyperkeratosis) | Diseases : Hypervitaminosis ASymptoms : Chronic : Increased activity of osteoclastsb causing reduced bone density; liver abnormalities; birth defectsAcute : Blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, vertigo; increase of pressure inside skull, mimicking brain tumor; headaches; muscle incoordination | Vitamin D * ergocalciferol (vitamin D2): vitamin D derived from plants in the diet and made from the yeast and plant sterol ergosterol. * cholecalciferol (vitamin D3 or calciol): vitamin D derived from animals in the diet or made in the skin from 7-dehydrocholesterol, a precursor of cholesterol, with...
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...Niacin and Riboflavin Niacin, also known as vitamin B3, is essential for conversion of the body's proteins, fats, and carbohydrates into usable energy. The terms niacin, nicotinamide, and vitamin B3 are often used interchangeably to refer to any member of this family of compounds, since they have similar biochemical activity. Niacin is also used to synthesize starch that can be stored in the body's muscles and liver for eventual use as an energy source. Niacin can be found in dairy products, eggs, enriched breads and cereals, fish, lean meats, nuts, and poultry. It is a colorless, water-soluble solid is a derivative of pyridine, with a carboxyl group (COOH) at the 3-position. Severe deficiency of niacin in the diet causes the disease pellagra, which is characterized by diarrhea, dermatitis, and dementia, as well as “necklace” lesions on the lower neck, hyperpigmentation, thickening of the skin, inflammation of the mouth and tongue, digestive disturbances, amnesia, delirium, and eventually death, if left untreated. Riboflavin, also known as vitamin B2, has the same functions as other B vitamins such as helping the body convert carbohydrates (food) into glucose (fuel/energy). It falls in the B complex vitamin group, which help the body metabolize fat and protein and is necessary for healthy skin, hair, eyes, and liver. In addition to producing energy for the body, riboflavin also works as an antioxidant by fighting damaging particles in the body known as free radicals. Free...
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