...SCI/241 Protein Article Research Proteins We all live active lifestyles for the most part depending on how much exercise we get or depending on the type of work we do. Just even walking or cleaning the house our bodies get damage done to them. Were kind of like a car and always needs repair even if we don’t think we do. In our part we eat to provide essentials to help our bodies do the repairs we need to and these foods contain one important thing we need and that’s protein. They can be good but too much or too little can have some impact on our body repairs. Proteins are basically building blocks called “Amino acids” which contain 20 or more essentials that come together to help repair the body’s damages. According to our text “proteins are essential to every cellular function” (Moore 166). These proteins come in essentials and non-essentials which the essentials are what the body cannot produce. The daily intake of proteins really determine on age and weight. For example a male my age and my weight needs 56 grams of protein a day. I weigh 150 pounds so someone who is like above 180 might need more protein to have repairs go smoothly. My son though is one and the recommended intake is 13 grams a day. Good sources of protein come from poultry, fish, nuts, and red meat. There are concerns though especially with protein intake which is whether you have to much or not enough. There is what is call protein deficiency and our text says “protein deficiency occurs when...
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...* * * * * * * Protein Research Article * SCI 241/Nutrition * Your name goes here * School name * Instructors name, Faculty * date * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Proteins * Proteins are complex molecules, chains of amino acids are proteins. Proteins are responsible for regulating our organs and body tissues, we must have them in order for our bodies to have structure and for our bodies to function properly.20 different amino acids work together to form a particular protein. The National Institute of Health shares that “The sequence of amino acids determines each protein’s unique 3-dimensional structure and its specific function” (nih.gov, 2013).Messenger proteins(Immunoglobulin G) are responsible for sending signals assisting in biological transactions among the different cells, bodily tissues and our organs. Enzymes (Phenylalanine Hydroxylase) interpret genetic information that our DNA holds, and they are responsible for chemical reactions within the body’s cells. Antibodies (Growth Hormone) bond with and protect the body from foreign particles. The structural components grace us with bodily movement. The transport/storage team (Ferritin) protein binds and delivers to our cells minute molecules and atoms. (nih.gov, 2013). * * Amino Acids * Amino Acids safeguard our cardiovascular functions because they produce...
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...Minerals contribute to the body's structure and help regulate body processes. Many serve more than one function. For example, we need calcium to keep our bones strong as well as to maintain normal blood pressure, allow muscles to contract, and transmit nerve signals from cell to cell. Some minerals help regulate water balance, others help regulate energy metabolism, and some affect growth and development through their role in the expression of certain genes. Many minerals act as cofactors needed for enzyme activity. None of the minerals we require acts in isolation. Instead, they interact with each other as well as with other nutrients and other components of the diet. Eating a variety of foods, including fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, whole grains and cereal, milk, seafood, and lean meats can maximize your diets mineral content. Function of water in the body Water doesn't provide energy, but it is essential to life. Water in the body serves as a medium for and participant in metabolic reactions, helps regulate acid–base balance, transports nutrients and wastes, provides protection, and helps regulate body temperature. General effect of dehydration on the body Dehydration occurs when water loss exceeds water intake. It causes a reduction in blood volume, which...
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...What is Protein? The Center for Disease Control and Prevention help describe proteins as “part of every cell, tissue and organ in our body that are constantly being broken and replaced. The protein in the foods we eat is digested into amino acids that are later used to replace the proteins in our bodies with two types of proteins contributing to our digestion and overall function; the two types of protein are complete and incomplete proteins. (CDC, paragraph 4) A person’s best source of healthy proteins come from your complete proteins sources or your meats, poultry, fish, milk or eggs, each containing high qualities of amino acids in which our bodies do not produce on their own, and finding them in other outside healthy sources helps our bodies digest and function properly. (CDC, paragraph 6) Now incomplete proteins are not bad for you, they just lack the high amounts of amino acids that our bodies need, items such as white rice, corn, tofu products and dried beans all have amino acids yes, but not enough to help the body unless combined with each other or others that maintain the same low amounts of amino acids. As adults we tend to need more daily protein than some children do, even males over females in all age groups are in a higher need of proteins, with the average female between ages 19-70+ needs about forty-six grams of daily protein, were as a male in the same age group of 19-70+ needs about fifty-six grams of daily protein and children average by age from...
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...LP6. Identify the role of protein in the body. Directions: In this assignment you will write an essay on protein requirements. Begin by performing an Internet search for "high protein diets." Review several websites and choose the one that interests you most; be sure your selection adequately outlines the high protein diet plan. Critique the high protein diet you’ve researched (be sure to include the link in which you analyzed). The critique should include the following: • A summary of the diet. • Identify the most important facts about the diet. • State your opinion about the diet. • Support your opinion with relevant facts or research. Next, analyze your own protein intake. You should collect, organize, and report data related to your own protein requirements. For your analysis, you should: • Use your own weight (or a fictitious weight if you are uncomfortable using your own), and figure your own protein needs based on your weight in kilograms, the RDA for protein at 0.8 grams/kg body weight. • Collect your data. • Record your results. After reviewing the high protein diet and analyzing your own protein requirements, write a two-page report comparing your protein requirements to that of the high protein diet. Provide a list of foods that the plan recommends the person eat and compare that to your own diet findings. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of the high protein diet from a nutritional standpoint and provide a rationale why someone...
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...on the well-being of cats, a Carnivore that has moved indoors” Debra L. Zoran and C.A. Tony Buffington Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Vol. 239, No. 5, September 1, 2011 Genevieve Ball Animal Nutrition 505, Dr. Shapiro October 13, 2011 Main Summary The domestication of cats can be perilous as their nutritional changes in dietary protein and caloric intake effects their metabolism, muscle mass, water intake, urine acidity levels, and immunity against diseases, all of which effect their overall feeding behavior, well-being, and physical health. 70% protein intake is considered adequate in a cat’s daily diet, however studies show that a more accurate formula for protein intake should reflect 3.3 times the cat’s body weight in kilograms (Zoran, 2011, p. 597). Adversely, persistent insufficient protein intake results in deficiencies such as loss of muscle mass and a weakened digestive and immune system, all of which result in an increased susceptibility to disease and a shortened lifespan. In order for a cat to sustain its preferred body condition and avoid obesity, whether a cat is active versus inactive and neutered versus intact, veterinarians prefer controlled meals of 25% to 35% caloric intake versus free-feeding in order to supervise the caloric and protein intake (Zoran, 2011, p. 603). Furthermore, female neutered cats only require 60 to 70 kcals to maintain a decent body condition score whereas male neutered cats require even less (45...
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...abnormal conditions. Also, the content of this page is my opinion regarding the "best" dry food and how to determine what you think is "best" to feed dogs. A big reason why it i is strictly an opinion, there is no single answer to the question "What is the best diet to feed a dog?" Or if there is an answer it is, "It depends". Over the past 37 years I have been examining dogs and cats in my practices I have made it a point to ask the owner "What diet are you feeding?" I have gotten all sorts of answers but in every case I relate the owner's response to what I am seeing in the patient. And over the years my suggestions regarding what to feed have changed. Originally I took the pet food manufacturer's declarations as fact -- that an assortment of "Complete and Balanced" pet foods were perfectly nourishing because that wording was not legally permitted on pet food labels unless feeding trials demonstrated its veracity. I eventually discovered I was mistaken in the belief that any "Complete and Balanced" dog food was appropriate to feed. It was in 1978 that I had an awakening. A number of clients were presenting dogs to me that had coarse hair coats and slightly greasy and flaky skin; and often these dogs (and cats!) had chronic itchy skin, hot spots, ear infections and seemed overweight. So, they were over-caloried but under-nourished. Their calorie intake was up but the food they...
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...What is High Cholesterol in Cats? High cholesterol, also known as hyperlipidemia, is a lipid metabolic disorder that is characterized by high levels of fatty substances or fat in the bloodstream. After a cat eats a meal, triglycerides and cholesterol are formed from the fats that are consumed. Lipoproteins work to deliver these fats to the various organs in the body for proper body function. Normally these consumed fats raise a cat's cholesterol levels for three to 10 hours after eating. Elevated cholesterol levels more than 12 hours after eating are indicative of high cholesterol. High cholesterol can either be a primary condition or a secondary condition that results from an underlying disorder, such as diabetes mellitus. Prompt care is...
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...University of Dhaka, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh Institute of Food Science and Technology, BCSIR, Dr. Kudrat-E-Khuda road, Dhaka-1205 Abstract: To evaluate the effects of Vitamin C of formulated feed on growth performance, feed utilization efficiency and body composition of shing fish, Heteropneustes fossilis (Bloch, 1792) an experiment was conducted for sixty days in nine plastic tanks. During the rearing and feeding trial in the laboratory condition, the change in growth and feed utilization by the shing fish fed on three different Vitamin C level have been assessed by the determination of condition factor (K), survival rate (SR), specific growth rate (SGR%), feed conversion ratio (FCR), feed efficiency and average daily gain (ADG) and protein efficiency ratio (PER). All the water quality parameters specifically- Temperature (0C), Dissolved oxygen (DO), Carbon dioxide (CO2) and pH in the plastic tanks were highly monitored and maintained. The highest FCR was found in the control while the lowest was measured in treatment 2. The values of PER for treatment 2 was higher than control and treatment 1. The condition factor was highest in treatment 2 but not significantly mentionable with others. The feed efficiency is higher in control and declined gradually between treatment 1 and treatment 2. The value of Average daily gain (ADG) was highest in treatment 2 and lowest in control. The values of SGR% were highest for treatment 2 and lowest for control. Result of the current study showed...
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...in Cats? The development of crystals in the urine, or crystalluria, occurs when normal minerals that float in the urine bind to each other. Crystalluria often occurs as part of another condition. The microscopic crystals have the appearance of fine sand. Though crystalluria isn't always indicative of an accompanying condition or illness, such as a urinary tract infection or kidney stones, the formation of crystals puts the cat at an increased risk of these problems. Cats who present with crystalluria need to be seen by a veterinarian in order to properly identify the crystals and diagnosis any underlying conditions that may be causing them to form. Symptoms of Crystals in the Urine in Cats Though the main symptom of crystalluria is the appearance of fine crystals in freshly-expelled urine, other...
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...The Persian cat is a common cat to have. The Persian cat is more of a lazy cat then energetic, this cat likes to lay around more than play. So if you are an active person i would not recommend this cat. Background No one knows where this cat came from, it just kind of appeared. There are no known long haired African cat. They think the Persian cat may be related to the Pallas Cat. The first of these cats was spotted in Italy in 1620. The cats soon reached Britain the ones that were found there were white instead of the normal grey. Present day research has showed that Persian cats are not related to the cats from the Near East but to the cats from Western Europe. The first Persian cat was presented to the public in 1871 at a cat show in London England. After the cat show everyone wanted a Persian cat. When people saw the cats they thought they were fake cats because they have a doll face. By the 1950s people were breeding these cats like crazy, everyone had a Persian cat. A lot of persian cats have to have surgery on their nasal passages because they have a problem breathing. Physical description Persian cats have long soft hair, it is very fluffy. They have a flat nose so breathing problems are common in Persian cats. The...
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...quality products in manufacturing their food. However, to their surprise, in some cases at the demise of pets this has not been the case. In light of all the pet food recalls since 1995 and more recently in March 2007, where Menu Foods recalled more 100 brands including Iams, Eukanuba, Hill’s Science Diet, Purina Mighty Dog and many store brands including Wal-Mart. Owners have began to take a more proactive approach as to learn what ingredients are in the product, by reading and understanding the label on the packaging and making a educated choice between the slew of brands whether it be dry kibble or canned food. Some owners are scrapping commercial dog foods all together and feeding their pet a homemade diet. These owners are convinced that the dogs health fare much better on these types of diets because before the existence of commercial dog foods pets ate what people consumed in the form of leftovers or table scraps or if they were in the wild they hunted their own food that provided the pet with natural protein and nutrients found in raw meat and plants and had no adverse results from the diet. Other reason as to why owners have change to this type of diet is that they can control what goes in the food, they know that the food is fresh, wholesome and that it has no chemical preservatives, dyes or other additives that may be harmful for their pet. It produces fewer stools, reduces arthritis and manages their weight better. According to...
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...as a whole as well. Becoming a vegetarian is quite straightforward and the health and social benefits can be extremely positive. The need for vegetarians is becoming increasingly crucial because farmers are going out of business everyday. Meat eaters should start taking action and gradually cut meat out of their diets in order to become financially stable and have overall better health. Many people go as far as saying that eating meat is a fundamental liberty and it must be defended. It may be part of the cycle of life, but many vegetarians will argue that it is unethical to kill animals for food when other options such as vegetarianism and veganism are available ("Should people become," 2013). A meat-eater would contend that this is just how nature works; that it has been part of human evolution for 2.3 million years. Vegetarians will counter by stating all warm-blooded animals can feel pain, fear, and stress ("Should people become," 2013). Animals should not have to be slaughtered to fill an unnecessary diet. Many believe that meat is the only or at least the most convenient protein source available. Alternatives foods that one could consume for protein are nuts, and all dairy products. Almost identical to red meat, soy products, such as tofu (a healthy alternative for vegetarians), have the same amount of vitamin B12 with the same amount of servings (House. In today’s world,...
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...Initially, Dylan was treated with EDTA and then DMSA. 1. What are EDTA and DMSA and how might they reduce the high levels of lead in Dylan’s tissues? EDTA ~ Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, EDTA is an aminopolycarboxylic acid; a colourless, water-soluble solid, its usefulness comes from its ability to sequester metal ions and act a chelating agent, a hexadenate ligand. Once metal ions are surrounded to the EDTA (1), they remain in solution but become less reactive, “chelation therapy” EDTA was first approved for use in 1953 by the U.S ~ FDA. DMSA ~ Dimercaptosuccinic acid, An organosulphur compound, a meso isomer also used as a chelating agent, its primary use is for the treatment of lead poisoning, again a colourless solid containing two carboxylic acid and two thiol groups, which give a distinct foul odour (5). Established by Chinese scientists in 1957 to be effective in...
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...Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Phase-X, S.A.S. Nagar, Mohali, Punjab, India - 160062 Received 31 January 2006; accepted 26 April 2006 Available online 13 May 2006 Abstract Antioxidants are emerging as prophylactic and therapeutic agents. These are the agents, which scavenge free radicals otherwise reactive oxygen species and prevent the damage caused by them. Free radicals have been associated with pathogenesis of various disorders like cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, autoimmune diseases, neurodegenerative disorders and are implicated in aging. Several antioxidants like SOD, CAT, epigallocatechin-3-O-gallate, lycopene, ellagic acid, coenzyme Q10, indole-3-carbinol, genistein, quercetin, vitamin C and vitamin E have been found to be pharmacologically active as prophylactic and therapeutic agents for above mentioned diseases. Antioxidants are part of diet but their bioavailability through dietary supplementation depends on several factors. This major drawback of dietary agents may be due to one or many of the several factors like poor solubility, inefficient permeability, instability due to storage of food, first pass effect and GI degradation. Conventional dosage forms may not result in efficient formulation owing to their poor biopharmaceutical properties. Principles of novel drug delivery systems need to be applied to significantly improve the performance of antioxidants. Novel drug delivery systems (NDDS) would also help in delivery of these antioxidants...
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