...Fruits and Vegetables Throughout my adolescence I have been told that fruits and vegetables are essential to a quality health. “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” or “It is important to eat your veggies to grow big and strong.” Although these foods contribute to a good health, they also differ in many ways. There are distinct requirements that allow a fruit to be a fruit, and a vegetable to be a vegetable, and the tastes and usage of these foods often bear no resemblance with each other. Before I proceed, I feel it is necessary to clarify any common misconception about fruits and vegetables that were brought up throughout my research. The tomato, thought to be a vegetable by many, as well as myself, is actually not, it is a fruit. The pumpkin and avocado also fall into the category of a fruit ("Did you know fruit facts".) These false impressions result in the mistaken identity in countless fruits and vegetables. A fruit is the ripened ovary of a flowering plant, often sweet and fleshy ("Fruits vs Vegetables"). On most accounts, fruits are foods that are consumed for dessert or as a snack. For example: apple pie, a banana split, or a strawberry shortcake, all of which are desserts with ingredients that require the use of fruit (MarthaStewart.com). The majority of fruits taste rather sweet due to a simple sugar called fructose. However, fructose is not the only element found in fruits. For a fruit to truly be a fruit, it must contain seeds. Some examples of fruits...
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...An Analysis of the Fruits and Vegetables Supply Chain Abstract Fruits and vegetables provides your body with the essential vitamins and minerals that is needed to maintain your health. Introduction It is no surprise these days that people are trying to live a healthier life. In order to do so one has to alter their diet and add fruits and vegetables. It takes time but the effort is worth it. We are learning every day that having fruits and vegetables in your diet can help guard against diseases and some types of cancer. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is doing their part to inform everyone about the benefits of eating fruits and vegetables. Their website is chock full of information that every family can use to their benefit. Fruits and vegetables also provides your body with fruits and minerals. When you eat a variety of fruits and vegetables it helps you control your blood pressure and even weight loss. The daily recommended intake of fruits and vegetables is 4.5 cups. In addition to eating healthy physical activities should also be included such as biking, walking, and swimming and exercising. More and more workplaces are jumping on the band wagon to implement some form of wellness program with a variety of activities for employees to have an opportunity in having good health. Some have built gyms and allow employees time during the...
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...Fruit and Vegetable Category Manager The category responsibility along with working for a company who believes that sustainability is the future is what motivates me to apply for the position as Fruit and Vegetable Category Manager at Whole Foods. The chance to work on a strategic level and collaborate with partners and suppliers on a global level is something I am dedicated to. My international background of being from Sweden and having studied and worked abroad for more than 6 years, has now led me to the United States where I hope to continue an international career. After moving to Austin, Whole Foods has always been of great interest to me because of your focus on environmental and socially sustainable products. I have experience...
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...BENEFITS OF CONSUMING INCREASED AMOUNTS OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES A paper submitted for Seminar Class (5610) Presentation Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences December 4, 2013. Abstract The possibility that fruit and vegetables may help to reduce the risks of damaging the human body cells has been studied over the years. People with a relatively high intake of fruit and vegetables have a moderately reduced risk of contracting various chronic diseases caused by body cell damage. A combination of different studies conducted in the area of fruit and vegetable consumption were summarized in this paper in order to access the benefits associated with fruits and vegetables consumption. People from different races, ages, and genders were used as subjects for the experiments. Most of the analyses were done using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS version 16, Chicago, IL). Results were consistent with each other and revealed that fruits and vegetables are rich in dietary antioxidants. Increasing intakes of dietary antioxidants will help to reduce oxidative damage caused by free radicals and provide protection against the progression of a number of chronic diseases. Diseases such as cancer, stroke, dementia and others can be minimized by consuming increased amounts of fruits and vegetables. Although consuming adequate amounts of fruits and vegetables reduces the risk of developing chronic diseases, it is widely recognized that young adults’...
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...Spring 2014 Spring2014 Spring2014 “Marketing Plan of Fresh Vegetable and Fruit Juices” ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- United International University Term Paper on: “Marketing Plan of Fresh vegetable & Fruit Juices” Course Title: Strategic Marketing Course Code: (MKT-4204) Submitted To Dr. Md. Shariful Alam (MDSA) Assistant Professor School of Business and Economics United International University Submitted By Serial No | Name | ID | 01 | Md. Fakrul Islam | 111101095 | 02 | Bithika Saha | 111101134 | 03 | Khan Mohammad Nahian | 111103118 | 04 | Kazi Nazmul Alam | 111102045 | 05 | Tunjee Binte Sultana | 111111095 | 06 | Zinnatara Zaman | 111093017 | Section-A Date of Submission: 07-05-2014 Letter of Transmittal May 7, 2014 Dr. Md. Shariful Alam (MDSA) Assistant Professor School of Business and Economics United International University Subject: Letter of transmittal for term paper. Sir, With due honor, we are wishing to inform you that it was a matter of great pleasure as well as learning to prepare term paper on “Marketing Plan Of Fresh Vegetable and Fruit Juice” under the course of “Strategic Marketing”. To prepare the paper, we collected and studied materials in due time and analyzed these and eventually finalize the term paper. Actually we have enjoyed more in preparing this term paper. Our 6 members have worked hard to prepare this report...
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...Fruits and vegetables often contains nutrients people need most, so people can not eat fruits and vegetables oversimplify. Behind it, there are really some health code requires precise decipher. Bitter Gourd Most prone to summer Firelight inflammation, resulting in irritability, insomnia, mouth sores, distraught and so on. Bitter into the heart, it can be pure heart and fire, so the summer the most suitable to eat a little bitter gourd with. It can be said, it is the bitter nature has given people the best raw diet, more water can be refreshing bitter heat, so that people appetites. Beans Green beans can heat and dampness. White beans spleen dehumidification. Spleen, blood, nerves. Snow peas can dampness, spleen. Black beans is able to spleen and kidney. In addition, lotus leaf, called " traditional Chinese medicine." Plum Most suitable for people who love sweating. Plum is very representative of the summer seasonal fruit. It is a large sale in July and August each year, when full shape, sweet taste, eat fragrant lips and teeth. Peaches Most often for lower limb edema person. During the summer, peaches market in large quantities. Because of its bright color, nutrient-rich, it has been seen by the Chinese people live longer, the symbol of blessing, the election to choose the surface of peach fluff. After eating peaches bought as much as possible within three days. White Gourd White gourd is a summer seasonal vegetables. It is sweet and light, slightly cold...
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...Student Details ( Student should fill the content) | Name | Munthazir Malik | Batch Number | Batch 46 | Student ID | Cardiff Met ID : CL/Cardiff MB/11/331 | ICBT ID : 20097541 | Scheduled unit details | Unit code | MBA 7003 | Unit title | Marketing Assignment 02 | Assignment Details | Nature of the Assessment | Assignment | Topic of the Case Study | GIVEN | Learning Outcomes covered | YES | Word count | 4000 words | Due date / Time | Feb 2016 | Declaration | I certify that the attached material is my original work. No other person’s work or ideas have been used without acknowledgement. Except where I have clearly stated that I have used some of this material elsewhere, I have not presented it for examination / assessment in any other course or unit at this or any other institution | Signature | | Date | 28/02/2016 | Result (Assessor use only) | Marks by 1st Assessor | | Name & Signature of the 1st Assessor | | Agreed Mark | Marks by IV: | | Name & Signature of the IV | | | For Office use only (hard copy assignments) | Receipt date | | Received by | | Assignment Type & Title: | For student use: Critical feedback on the individual progression towards achieving the assignment outcomes | | For 1st Assessor use: Assessment feedback | Strengths Area for improvements | Name & Signature of the Assessor : | | Date : | | Comments by the IV | Name...
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...FRUIT/VEGETABLE JUICE IN LEADERASIA HEADLINES * Fruit/vegetable juice grows at 11% in total value and 9% in total volume terms to reach $12.3 billion and 231 million litres in 2011 * Product and flavour innovations from leading manufacturers help add dynamism to fruit/vegetable juice * Juice drinks excluding Asian registers the strongest growth as a result of aggressive marketing and new products from Minute Maid and Tropicana Twister * Average unit price continues to rise due to increasing production costs and aggressive penetration of the super-economy segment * Coca-Cola (Leaderasia) Ltd leads fruit/vegetable juice with a 22% of-trade value share in 2011 * Fruit/vegetable juice is anticipated to see 6% CAGRS in constant value and volume terms over the forecast period TRENDS * Fruit/vegetable juice continued to show healthy growth in 2011 in both volume and value terms, helped by the ongoing health and wellness trend as well as aggressive marketing and product innovation in 100% juice and juice drinks excluding Asian. * Juice drinks excluding Asian registered the healthiest performance in 2011, backed by aggressive marketing activities and advertising for Minute Maid Pulpy from Coca-Cola (Leaderasia) Ltd and Tropicana Twister from Pepsi-Cola (LDR) Trading Ltd. Minute Maid Pulpy was more active than Tropicana Twister in terms of advertising and marketing activities in 2011. However, both manufacturers continued to stimulate strong...
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...Fruits and Vegetable the better choice Leandrea A. Kelly Com/100 Introduction to Communication April 7, 2014 Jonathan Page A product that is not being marketed effectively is fruits and vegetables. Companies use television and magazines as their means to market fruits and vegetable as the healthy choice, but they have fell short of getting people to purchase it. You hardly ever see an ad on tv showing the importance of use fruits and veggies as a healthy alternative to fast food. When they advertise in magazines it usually in the various food magazines that are out. They go out of their way to use billboards and radio to market everything else, rather than something that could make a change in our will being. I think these types of advertising were used to entice the viewer to go out and buy the products that is being advertised. They haven’t influenced consumers to go out and get fruits and vegetables because of the lack of the visual appeal. You don’t get the WOW factor when it comes to the health benefits of eating more fruit and vegetable. When big companies usually advertise products. They go all out and use celebrities, funny characters, an even children to sale. For instance, how likely would it be for someone to see a commercial on a snickers bar vs a commercial about and apple. The snickers commercial will have flowing chocolate, celebrities, and music to go along with it. When it comes to the advertising for the apple. At the most you will get a farmer in...
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...Kimintang Sidibeh BI 213 Three Day Diet Analysis According to the food pyramid, my diet is horrible considering what I have consumed in these 3 days. It shows that I need to start eating more, and better quality foods. My sugar intake is too high and should be reconsidered. Possibly I could swap out processed sugars for natural sugars; such as in fruit. It is obvious from the records I have provided that I do not take in as much (if any) fruit that one should be consuming on a daily basis. Thus, not only am I depriving myself of vitamins, I am also depriving myself of the fiber needed in order for my digestive system and metabolism to work as necessary. I will have to incorporate more whole grains with fruit and vegetables to act as roughage, as going to the bathroom proves difficult for me- most likely this is why. I was astonished by how many carbohydrates I take in too. Eating a lot of carbs can add to the blockage/ movement in the bowels so I need to consider decreasing the TYPE of carbohydrates that I eat, cutting out white and processed breads and grains, replacing them for whole grains and wheat products. The only milk I intake is with my coffee and tea. Although I have four hot beverages a day with around 2 tablespoons of dairy, I am aware that this is no-where near the recommended 2 cups a day. On a good note however, I do not drink many sugary drinks at all- if any. Coffee, tea and water are my staple liquids therefore the sugar that I eat equals out...
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...Why You Should Eat Fruits and Vegetables Daily. I. Introduction A. According to my health doctor (ethos) there are more than two thousand types of fruits and vegetables in the world. (logos) There are actually more than seventy-five hundred varieties of apples alone worldwide. (logos) Out of all those fruits and vegetables, we only consume and know of 10 percent of that. (logos) B. Well, my credibility goes out to thefruitpages.com, fruitsinfo.com, healthyeating.sfgate.com/consequences-not-eating-fruits-vegetables-602.html, and my health doctor. (ethos) II. Attention A. One of the effects of not eating enough fruits and vegetables is vitamin or mineral deficiency. If you do not consume enough your body won’t have a lot of fiber which speeds up the waste as it passes through your system. (logos) Fiber can help lessen your risk of diabetes or elevated cholesterol levels. Many people die from such diseases, do you want to be one of those people? (pathos) If you have a growing tumor eating fruits and vegetables can even slow or prevent it. Wouldn’t that save you a lot of suffering? (pathos) B. By the end of this speech I would like for everyone to know why adding fruits and vegetable to your diet is imperative and to take a step in improving your health. I’ll begin by telling you about the things people don’t know fruits and vegetables can do for you. III. Need Mikhail 2 People don’t know the benefits of these products and how they can help the body...
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...Speech goal: The purpose of this presentation is to persuade the audience members to consider incorporating more fruits and vegetables into their diets. I. The American Heart Association states, that cardiovascular disease causes about 2200 deaths a day in the US. A. According to a study at Oxford University, eating more fruits and vegetables can lower your risk for heart disease by 25%. 1. Green leafy vegetables and red or purple colored fruits are the best. a. The darker the colors, the denser the nutrients. II. Fruits and vegetables can help you lose and maintain a healthy weight. A. Fruits and vegetables are high in water and fiber. 1. This helps the body feel fuller longer. a. They expand and the stomach and empty more slowly. b. Choosing foods with a low caloric density allows you to lose weight without feeling like your starving yourself. B. Fruits and vegetables give you more energy. 1. As your energy levels increase, so does your activity levels. a. The more active the body stays the more calories it can burn. III. How to get the most nutrients out of your fruits and vegetables. A. Fruits are generally consumed raw. 1. Picking fruit that is vine ripened will contain the most nutrients. 2. Keeping it cool and dry will lengthen its shelf life. B. Vegetables can be healthy both in the raw and cooked states. 1. The key when cooking is to prevent the vitamins from leaching out. a. To overcome this they should be cooked quickly in very little water...
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...survived through hunting and gathering of food and depended on lean proteins such as fish, poultry, eggs, fruits and vegetables. 2. What kinds of food are included in the list of the Paleo diet? Mainly, the food consumed in...
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...children, youth, adults and families to gain interest and eat fruits and vegetables. Results from this study of middle school-aged students indicate that school gardening may affect children’s vegetable consumption, including improved recognition of, attitudes toward, preferences for, and willingness to taste vegetables. Gardening also increases the variety of vegetables eaten. (Ratcliffe, M.M., et al. (2011) The Effects of School Garden Experiences on Middle School-Aged Students’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors Associated with Vegetable Consumption. Health Promotion Practice 12.1: 36-43.) The article reports that school gardens can positively impact children’s food choices by improving their preferences for vegetables and increasing their nutrition knowledge. (Graham, H. et al. (2005) Use of School Gardens in Academic Instruction. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 37: 3: 147-151.) A study in Tucson, AZ showed that children who participated in the garden learned to like healthy foods. The vegetables that the children grew had a high intrinsic value. (Cavaliere, D. (1987). How Zucchini Won Fifth-Grade Hearts. Children Today, 16(3), 18-21.) After gardening children have shown more positive attitudes toward fruit and vegetable snacks and an improvement in vegetable preference scores. (Lineberger, S. (1999). The Effect of School Gardens on Children’s Attitudes and Related Behaviors Regarding Fruits and Vegetables. Thesis, Texas A&M University.) This study reports that...
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...Vegetarianism includes the practice of following plant-based diets (fruits, vegetables, pulses, nuts, grains), with or without the inclusion of dairy products or eggs, and with the exclusion of meat (red meat, poultry, and seafood) or some meat; abstaining from by-products of animal slaughter, such as animal-derived rennet and gelatin, may also be practiced The different types of vegetarian diets Lacto-vegetarian - avoiding: animal products - red meat, fish, poultry, eggs - eating: animal products - milk & milk products, plant products (grains, vegetables, pulses, nuts & fruits) Lacto-ovo-vegetarian - avoiding: animal products - red meat, fish, poultry; - eating: animal products - eggs, eggs products, milk, milk products, plant products (grains, vegetables, pulses, nuts & fruits) Pesco- vegetarian - avoiding: animal products - red meat, poultry; - eating: animal products - fish, eggs, eggs products, milk, milk products, plant products (grains, vegetables, pulses, nuts & fruits) Semi- vegetarians - avoiding: animal products - red meat; - eating: animal products - fish, eggs, eggs products, milk, milk products, occasional poultry (chicken), plant products (grains, vegetables, pulses, nuts & fruits) Vegan - avoiding: all animal products - eating: only plant products - grains, vegetables, pulses, nuts & fruits Fruitarians - avoiding: all animal products, vegetables & grains; - eating: only fruits, nuts & seeds Benefits of vegetarianism reduced...
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