...the form of calories as well as the materials needed to build and maintain all body cells. What is the benefit of nutrition to the body? Nutrients are the substances obtained from food that are vital for growth and maintenance of a healthy body throughout life. What is one classification of nutrients? Nutrients can be classified as essential or nonessential What is an essential nutrient? An essential nutrient is a nutrient that the body either cannot synthesize on its own or cannot make an adequate amount of, and must be provided by the diet because it is necessary for the body to function properly. What criteria must be met for a nutrient to be considered "essential?" For a nutrient to be considered essential, it must meet the following criteria: 1) At least one specific biological function of the nutrient in the body must be identified. (2) Omission of the nutrient from the diet must lead to a decline in certain biological functions, such as production of blood cells. (3) replacing the omitted nutrient in the diet before permanent damage occurs will restore those normal biological functions. Why should you study nutrieiton? You should study nutrition because is a lifestyle factor that is a key to developing and maintaining an optimal state of health for you. What are some possible consequences ofpoor nutrition and a sedenmentary lifestyle? A poor diet and a sedentary lifestyle are known to be risk...
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...dōTERRA is a company that sells certified pure therapeutic grade (CPTG) essential oils. These oils are used for healing, losing weight, lifting your mood, and many other purposes as well. They are made from the seeds, stems, roots, flowers, bark, and other parts of plants. They are produced to provide the most beneficial, all natural healthcare available today. There is one particular essential oil that I want to focus on. This oil is called Deep Blue. It is used for healing achy muscles, arthritis, headaches, and sore joints. It also comes in a lotion rub form that is very easy to apply to the area when needed. Deep Blue Rub is in a squeeze bottle that was made so that it doesn't take much effort to use. Anyone can easily open the lid and use this wonderful product. Deep Blue Rub is made out of the purest ingredients to be the most beneficial to those who suffer from pain or inflammation in muscles and joints. It is made from the essential oils: Wintergreen, Camphor, Peppermint, Blue Tansy, German Chamomile, Helichrysum, and Osmanthus (a flower located in China). I have used Deep Blue many times before. When I got injured and strained my muscle, I applied it to the area, and immediately felt relief. Not only did Deep Blue take the pain away, but it helped heal my strained muscle faster than it would have on its own. I have also suffered from knee injuries that caused me severe pain, inflammation, and swelling. I used Deep Blue Rub and I was able to do physical therapy without...
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...CHAPTER 5 Presentation on Lipids – Good Fats vs. Bad Fats: Which to Choose for Good Health * Why a moderate intake of lipids is an essential part of healthy diet? * Compare and contrast the physical properties and food sources of saturated and monounsaturated fats * Describe how and where lipids are broken down, absorbed, and transported throughout the body used to make the phospholipids of all of our cell membranes and to make hormones and numerous bioactive compounds. * Describe the significance of the blood tests for HDL and LDL cholesterol. * Describe the roles of omega -3 and omega-6 fatty acids in the body and the importance of achieving a balanced intake. * Justify the recommendation to eat fatty fish instead of relying on fish oil supplements. * Describe the formation and structure of trans fatty acids, and discuss the possibility of eliminating them from the diet. * Develop a diet plan that provides enough of the right kinds of fats within Calorie limits. Introducing Lipids Lipids in foods and in the human body fall into three classes. 3 Classes of Lipids: 1. Triglycerides – about 95% 2. Phospholipids – (of which lecithin is one) 3. Sterols – (cholesterol is the best known of these) Usefulness of Fats in the Body When people speak of fat, they are usually talking about triglycerides. The term fat is more familiar. Fat is the body’s chief storage form for the energy from food eaten in excess of need...
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...which was written by Penny LeCouteur and Jay Burreson. The book was written to go deeper into chemistry and explained how it works. The structure of the polymer, molecule, the compound, the elements it has had many impacts on how it is used and how it has affected many of us. Many of the items mentioned in the book are objects that we used or consumed in our everyday lives and we don’t see the complexity in it. In chapter 1, which it’s called “Peppers, Nutmeg, and Cloves”, talks mainly about the history of pepper, spices, and the molecules of it. It also talks about the trade of New York with Nutmeg. Pepper became very important throughput history it was valuated back...
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...University What are Lipids Lipids are non-polar organic molecules made up primarily of a glycerol molecule attached to a fatty acid chain. A fatty acid chain consists of carbon atom backbone with several hydrogen bonds (figure 1).One example of a fatty acid is triglyceride. A triglyceride is composed of a glycerol molecule and three fatty acid chains or tails. Lipids or fatty acids such as a triglyceride are used for energy storage by the body and get stored in specialized cells called adipose cells. These cells are then stored together in what is called adipose tissue (figure 2). How energy is produced Fats are broken down in a process called oxidation and the energy released during this process is retained in the form of adenosine triphosphate or ATP. The first step in lipid breakdown involves separating the glycerol from the fatty acid chain in a step called hydrolysis (“Lipid Catabolism”, n.d., para. 2). In the next step, the fatty acids are broken down into two carbon pieces called acetyl-CoA. Once the fatty acids chains are broken down into acetyl-CoA they can enter the kreb or citric acid cycle. This cycle, along with the electron transport chain cycle, turns each acetyl-CoA molecule into twelve ATP. This means that a single fatty acid chain consisting of sixteen carbons can be broken down into eight acetyl-CoA molecules which will each yield 12 ATP. In comparison, a single molecule of glucose only yields two acetyl-CoA molecules which makes only 24ATP. The high...
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...Make sure you take that nasty tasting, smelly fish oil pill the doctor says. We have all heard how much we need essential fatty acids like that of omega three fish oil, but how essential is it really? B. Thesis statement: Research suggests that omega three fatty acids play a critical role in how our bodies function, reduce inflammation and aid in heart disease prevention. C. Preview of Main points: i. Omega three fatty acids play a critical role in how our bodies function. ii. Reduce inflammation. iii. Aid in heart disease prevention. II. Omega three fatty acids play a critical role in how our bodies function. A. Our diet and nutritional make up has vastly changed from our great ancestors. i. Once relying on living off the land, hunting and gathering and fishing as ways for our nutrition and sustenance, to fast food being available on every corner. (Danaei, 2009) ("Why We Need Omega-3s?") ii. Regular consumption of natural fruits, veggies, nuts, seeds, lean meats to cereals, grains and high processed sugary carbohydrates. ( Danaei, 2009) ("Why We Need Omega-3s?") iii. A diet low in total and saturated fat but contained a powerful amount of essential fatty acids to a diet high in trans and saturated fats that leaves us often times feeling sick. (Danaei, 2009) ("Why We Need Omega-3s?") B. Every human body is exposed to problems when we have an unbalance of Essential Omega fatty acids. Research over time has shown...
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...| | |[pic] | |RE: Physical Activity | |Professor Reiterman [pic] | |7/16/2014 8:45:21 PM | | | | | |Mary, you are not alone...I'm sure many of us can attest to feeling the same way. What do you think would be a more successful jump start | |to your "healthier living" regimen: making healthier food choices and incorporating regular exercise, beginning an exercise program that | |motivates you to want to eat healthier, or begin to do BOTH at the same time? There is no right or wrong answer, just "food for thought" | |for anyone wanting to think about it. ...
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...bacon, extra cheesy omelet, garnished with crisp green lettuce leaves and red juicy tomatoes accompanied by warm toasted bread and a tall glass of refreshing apple juice does not only affect our senses but our body as well. Understanding the relationship between food and the body is a fascinating part of science known as Nutrition. Food is any nutritious substance, usually of plant or animal origin, that people eat or drink in order to sustain life (Mosby's Medical Dictionary). Our diet, which consists of the foods we habitually eat, plays a vital role in our well being (Oxford Dictionaries). In light of this fact, the nutritional value of our diet either has a healthy or unhealthy impact on the body. The nutrients found in our diets are essential for the development and maintenance of biological functions that are necessary for sustaining life. Nutrients are the fundamental elements or chemical substances that makeup the foods we eat and they are affected differently by the various biological processes in the body (Mosby's Medical Dictionary). Together, they give food theirs their distinct color, flavor and texture (Tull) There are six types of nutrients which are classified as: macronutrients, micronutrients and water. Macronutrients, as the term implies are large in size and are required in large quantities by the body to provide energy, growth, development and regulation metabolic functions. This group consists of protein, fat and carbohydrates. On the other hand...
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...into my diet that is why I am under my intake. Probably I should try using different cuisines. A Chinese stir fry is a very good way to get a lot of vegetables onto my diet or plan my meal around a vegetable adding the protein later. As stated by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), we need at least two and one-half cups of fruits every day, and science also says that consuming a diet rich in fruits is associated with having a lower risk of cancer, healthier heart, better brain function, and a longer life. My intake of fruits was ¾ of a cup and is low according to Choosemyplate.gov. I am pretty lazy when it comes to food choices, and have them around; I am more likely to eat them. I need...
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...Sanitizer. This days people are really prone to diseases just by simply touching a dirty thing, and commonly our hands are particularly one of the suspects on why we usually has germs in our body that sometimes causes us to be ill, that’s why our group decided to make an Aloe Vera Sanitizer. Aloe Vera gel has alleged to be useful for dry skin conditions, cosmetic ailments, hair and scalp problems and many more. First we scrape the gel out of the Aloe Vera so that our sanitizer would be sticky .We used Alcohol, Aloe Vera Gel, and essential oil to make up to that sanitizer. We mixed all the materials and then after that we stirred it and come up to a Aloe Vera Hand Sanitizer. Aloe Vera Hand Sanitizer is more effective at killing microorganisms than soaps. Aloe Vera Hand Sanitizer helps us to kill germs and bacteria`s in our hands. Aloe Vera Hand Sanitizer will help us stay our hands clean and far from diseases that can harm us and lead us to serious problems or even death. Introduction Hand Sanitizers have been credited with reducing the impact of several worldwide epidemics involving influenza and other infections. Our Aloe Vera Hand Sanitizer Background of the Study *Aloe Vera *Alcohol -Aloe Vera has been used for a host of purposes since the ancient Egyptians called it the “plant of immortality”. Aloe Vera is a cactus plant that belongs to the Liliaceae family. It grows in dry climates such as those found in parts of...
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...Soluble Vitamins Fat-and-Water Soluble Vitamins Why are vitamins an important part of daily nutrient intake? * Vitamins are a necessary component of a healthy diet. They are considered essential nutrients because our bodies either do not make them, or do not make enough of them. * They are essential for normal body functions like cell growth, blood cell production, hormone and enzyme synthesis, energy metabolism, and proper functioning of body systems, including the immune system, nervous system, circulatory system, and reproductive system. * Since no single food contains all the vitamins you need, you must obtain them through a variety of foods. * What are fat-soluble vitamins? * An organic substance found in foods and essential in small quantities for growth, health and survival, they are required only in trace quantities because they are not consumed in the reactions. * They are soluble in and absorbed from the intestine in fat, include vitamins A, D, E and K, (The Free Dictionary by Farlex, 2012). * What are high nutrient sources of fat-soluble vitamins? * Carotenoid, eggs, peaches, peas, sweet red peppers, papaya, mango, beef and chicken liver, A * The sun, cod liver oil, salmon, mackerel, tuna, sardines, beef liver, eggs, D * Wheat germ, nuts, seeds, green leafy vegetables, kiwi, mango, and tomatoes, E * Intestinal bacteria, soybean oil, cottonseed oil, olive oil, canola oil, K * What are the functions, benefits, deficiency...
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...acid=1 cup citric acid 1/2 cup Epsom salts 1 tsp. water 2 tsp. essential oil 3 tsp. oil (olive oil) food coloring (any color you want) bowl whisk jar bath bomb mold Add the dry ingredients to a glass or metal bowl. Place the baking soda, cream of tartar, cornstarch, and salts into the bowl. Avoid using plastic bowls and spoons, as plastic can soak up essential oils. This won't affect your bath bomb, but the plastic will probably smell like soap for a very long time. The sodium citrate stays in solution and you don’t really notice it, but the carbon dioxide bubbles out as a gas that helps the bath bomb break up. How it works it’s When a bath bomb comes in contact with water, the baking soda and citric acid react to make carbon dioxide bubbles. This is an acid–base reaction, where baking soda is a weak base and citric acid is a weak acid i think by adding more citric acid and baking soda that it will fizz more than normal because it will have a bigger chemical reaction Hypothesis i think by adding more citric acid and baking soda that it will fizz more than normal because it will have a bigger chemical reaction. The more citric acid there will be the...
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...Panganiban Owen Karl V. Santos Chapter 1 Background Study Introduction The beginning of perfume use can be traced back thousands of years to the early Egyptians. The first perfume we’re part of religious rituals. It was developed together with the first cosmetics, but they weren’t made to attract opposite sex; they were made the good will of the gods. The Egyptians were very spiritual people so they put containers of perfumes even in their tombs. After sometimes perfume use started becoming more personal. People started using perfume in their Baths. The oils helped to protect their skin from drying out in the hot climate. Perfume containers have always been attractive. The Egyptians treated their perfumes with great respect, and believed that only the best containers were good enough to hold them. Perfume making is passed on through the ages. When the Greeks and Romans moved in Egypt, they told the perfume oils and ointments the Egyptian used. So they quickly learned how to produce them, and started adding their own touches. Perfume makes it way around the world. The common problem in perfumes nowadays is sometimes it is very strong scented that it hurts in our noses. It also causes rushes, for those who has sensitive skin. Some perfumes smells good on the first application but then fades away after sometimes. These are the problems in artificial perfumes. So the researcher thought of an alternative way to make a perfume out of flowers that will capture people’s preference...
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...implemented a new tax called Goods and Service Tax (GST) in 1st April 2015. What actually is GST? GST is a multi-level secondary tax imposed on local consumption or products. It is also acknowledged as Value-Added Tax (VAT) in other countries. Many other neighbor countries of Malaysia have already been implementing GST for a very long time. It is a wide based tax which will be taxed on what you have spent, and this will have an effect from all parties of the product from manufacturing to the very last stage sales. GST is charged based on a tax-on-value-add which escapes from tax repetition. GST have a different characteristics compared to the Sales and Service Tax (SST), which SST is only added one time. GST was firstly proposed by the government in 2011 to substitute the current SST, but was met with much opposition from the community, partially due to the effect of a price raise in essential goods, but also partly due to the deficiency of transparency around the current consumption tax systems in Malaysia. Not every goods are taxable from GST, most essential goods are exempted from being tax by GST and so the current Malaysia had implemented GST. The Government’s choice in implementing GST is correct, it is because the prices of crude oil have decrease more than 50% from a benchmark of USD100 per barrel in the year 2014. PETRONAS funds a certain sum of dividend to the government every year. The quantity of dividend paid is highly reliable on the global crude oil prices. For an instance...
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...Entrepreneurship 2 Trans Fatty Acids: What are they, where do they come from, and why do we need to avoid them? Trans fatty acids are part of the macromolecule group lipids. Lipids consist of glycerol and fatty acids. Lipids are long hydrocarbon chains of carbon and hydrogen atoms which are bonded together. Hydrocarbon chains that consist of solely single bonds throughout are called saturated fats. A hydrocarbon chain that has at least one double bond is an unsaturated fat. Fats are essential in the diet as they store large amounts of energy and they help in the absorption of vitamins A, D, E and K. In unsaturated fats the position of the atoms around double bonds...
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