...Janae Giles EXS-340 9/4/13 Many vitamins such as vitamins A, D, E, and K have recommended dietary allowance because ingesting high doses of these vitamins can be toxic to the human body. RDA was established for adequate and tolerable upper intake levels. Fat-soluble vitamins include vitamins A, D, E, and K. Synthetic vitamins could often times be missing micronutrients that we often obtain from food. But in today’s day and age a lot more often times than not our food lacks the essential vitamins and minerals that our body needs. Overall vitamins regulate metabolism, facilitate energy release, and play key functions in bone tissue and synthesis. Excessive vitamin intake can harm your body because you’re exceeding the recommended dietary allowance. The difference in harm potential between fat-soluble and water soluble vitamins is fat soluble vitamins store in your liver and other organs. It uses bile acids, fluids to help you absorb fat, and to hold onto the nutrients for a long period of time. So taking excessive amounts can accumulate at toxic levels and damage your organs. Water-soluble vitamins such as vitamin C are easily absorbed by your body but can be very harmful as well. Excessive amounts of water-soluble vitamins can cause kidney stones. Vitamin deficiencies can impair exercise performance, if they aren’t getting the proper nutrition they can lack muscle stimulation, energy transfer and release...
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...ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 2 EXAM 3 DIGESTION/NUTRITION Spring 2012 True/False 1. Peristalsis is defined as a mixing movement, which results in food in small segments of the alimentary canal being mixed with digestive enzymes. 2. Receptive relaxation is related to peristalsis in that when peristalsis occurs the muscular wall just ahead of the contracted ring relaxes. 3. The esophagus provides a passageway for substances from the larynx to the bronchi. 4. The stomach is c-shaped and extends from the duodenum to the spleen. 5. Bile is composed of HCl, pepsin, mucus, and intrinsic factor. 6. Cholecystokinin, a hormone released from intestinal mucosa by the presence of fats, stimulates the gallbladder to contract and release bile into the duodenum. 7. Food passing from the stomach through the small intestine would pass first into the duodenum, then the jejunum, and lastly the ileum. 8. The movement of chyme through the small intestine is increased by parasympathetic impulses and inhibited by sympathetic impulses. Matching Questions 9-13 pertain the key below: a. primary or deciduous teeth b. incisors c. crown d. palatine tonsils e. pharyngeal tonsils 9. Useful in biting food. 10. Also are called adenoids. 11. Found on both sides of uvula. 12. Portion of a tooth that projects beyond the gum. 13. Usually appear between the ages of 6 months and 2 1/2 years. Multiple Choice 14. The...
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...Mineral and Water Function Essay * Mineral and Water Function Essay Kaylah Oswalt BEN VALLEJO SCI/241 9-21-2014 The vitamins and the minrals are the chemical compound and they are needed for a proper function for the body. What I have read I have found out that there are two different types of the vitamins and they are water solubles and also the fat soluble(5). Now the water solubles are the b complex and lets not forget the C that dissolves in the water soluble of vitamins. What I think that is interesting that the minerals are the inorganic elements. Did you know that the vitamins and the minerals have the specific functions(1)? Plus they are derived from the variety of foods of sources. The vitamin A is responsble for the promoting the vision, tooth development, bone growth, formation of hormones, cell reproduction healthy skin, mucous membranes, healthy skin, and finally hair(2). Now lets talk about the retinol because it is a form of a vitamin A and it is also found in the animal products for example milk, liver and eggs. Just while the beta carotene is just about an abundant that is in the plant of foods for example mangoes, carrots, spinach, sweet potatoes, apricots, and pumkin. Finally the vitamin D is known for the sunshine becaouse for this partiqular vitamin is produced by the human body from and after the exposer for the sunshine(3). The vitamin D is also found in the dairy products which that is coll and also sunflowers seeds, and finally the egg...
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...Week 3.1 Short Essay 1. The structure of monosaccharide’s are is a hexagon for glucose and galactose with 6 carbons one in each corner. They have 12 hydrogen’s one at each end of the 6 lines and 6 oxygen’s one at each intersection. Where fructose is a pentagon and has the same chemical format as glucose but its arranged differently. Disaccharides are the pairs of monosaccharide linked together. The three common disaccharide’s are Maltose which is glucose + glucose and can be found in malt cider, Sucrose which is composed of glucose + fructose and is commonly found in fruits and sugar cane. Lactose, which is galactose + glucose, combined and can be found in milks. 2. Polysaccharides are complex units of glucose and monosaccharide linked together. The main polysaccharides are glycogen, starches and fibers. Starches and glycogen are similar because the both store glucose molecules linked together. They differ because they are derived from different sources. Fiber polysaccharides are different from other polysaccharides because they contribute no energy. 3. The body maintains its blood glucose concentration by storing it as fat, when concentrations of glucose rise to high a person will become sleepy or tired and when it rises to high a person will become dizzy and weak. 4. Some of the health effects of fiber and starches in ones diet is the lowering the risk of heart disease and plays a key role in preventing type 2 diabetes. The daily recommended intake...
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...to function poorly or not function at all. 2. What are some foods that you like and would be willing to incorporate in your diet as a result of your readings? Im interested in incorporating vitamin A into my diet since I have vision problems. I found that I already eat most of these foods, but not as much as I used too. Foods that include vitamin A are: carrots, dark leafy greens, romaine lettuce, tuna fish, and melon. 4. Now write a 300 word short essay about ONE specific antioxidants (herb, mineral, or vitamin), make sure to choose one that interests you. Many of us have or had grandmas that took care of our sicknesses with a tea or an herb blend, research that herb for healing properties (you may use the sites I gave you or choose another credible source). In this short essay try answering the following questions: a) How does this natural supplement, vitamin, or mineral contribute to health? Does this herb, vitamin, or mineral have other important functions in our body? Please explain. Like I stated above, I am interested in Vitamin A. I’ve used glasses for as long as I can remember, since I was in 1st grade I believe. Now that I’m in nursing school, I learned that this vitamin is important for eye health. The body functions, according to Lutz, that depend on vitamin A are:...
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...Nutrition Analysis Essay- Vitamins and Minerals Vitamins and minerals are essential to optimal body function and the overall health of body cells. These two important nutrients are needed daily to keep the body functioning in several roles such as blood clotting. Vitamins are in two forms- fat soluble and water soluble. Lack of vitamins and minerals leads to deficiencies which affects body cells. “Vitamins are organic compounds that are needed in small amounts for growth, reproduction, and overall good health, and a deficiency of any one will cause physiological symptoms” (Blake 2017, p. 228). In comparison of her nutrients report to that of table 7.3, which shows deficiencies in vitamins A, D, C, & E, she is at risk of “night blindness”, “osteomalacia i.e. bone’s inability to mineralize properly due to lack of enough calcium and phosphorus” which leads to soft bones, deficiencies can also cause “nerve problems” which can lead to inability to control body parts movements, and “lower immune function” (Blake 2017, p. 264). Vitamin D is important for bone health by ‘helping with calcium and...
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...Objectives : 1. Improve the nutrition and health status of children in the age group of 0-6 years 2. Lay the foundation for proper psychological, physical and social development of the child 3. Effective coordination and implementation of policy among the various departments 4. Enhance the capability of the mother to look after the normal health and nutrition needs through proper nutrition and health education. The Package of services provided by ICDS : 1. Supplementary nutrition, Vitamin-A, Iron and Folic Acid 2. Immunization 3. Health check-ups 4. Referral services 5. Treatment of minor illnesses 6. Nutrition and health education to women 7. Pre-school education of children in the age group of 3-6 years 8. Convergence of other supportive services like water supply, sanitation, etc VITAMIN A PROPHYLAXIS PROGRAMME(1970) : Programme launched by Ministry of H&FW Component of National programme for control of blindness.1968,1976 Single massive dose of oily preparation of Vitamin A containing 200000 IU orally to all preschool...
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...why our society thinks that even food, and vitamin intake has a magical button. I used to take Vitamin Supplements on a regular basis, and I was certain that my body was receiving everything it needs through the magical pill. I was certain I was doing the perfect thing until the day I attended Wellness Class. The professor asked the whole class to bring one bottle of a supplement that we were taking. Almost the whole class brought in some kind of supplement, and the experiment began. There were more then twenty small plastic cups half filled with regular vinegar, and everybody put one tablet from our bottles that we brought in a cup at the same time. Half an hour later, all of us had to take out whatever was left of the tablet, or capsule out of the cup. Most of us took out at least two thirds of the a tablet that was still in one piece, a couple of people even took out a whole tablet, and only a few weren’t able to take out anything because it had dissolved. Well, the experiment is actually proving how our bodies are absorbing those supplements, and in most cases it just goes through us. After the experiment the professor started talking about Dietary Supplements, and how they are not regulated. It was shocking and I didn’t want to absorb the information. I didn’t want to believe that I was putting my faith in something that is not what it seems. As soon as I came home I started researching everything I could find on Vitamins, and I was even more surprised when I found...
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...Carbohydrates | 230g | 300g | Protein | 45g | 55g | Fruit and Veg | 5 A Day | 5 A Day | Salt | 4g | 4g | With this information you will be able to calculate the calorie intake for each group. Fruit and Vegetables should be 33% (660kcal 825kcal) of your daily food intake. Fruit and Vegetables in your diet have many positive effects upon health. Their high fibre content helps control blood glucose levels, may reduce cholesterol and probably reduces the risk of colon cancer and other cancers. Also help with digestion and the excrement of unwanted foods via the large bowel. They contain antioxidants and phytochemicals that could reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. More than any other food groups they contain essential vitamins and minerals that are vital for good health and disease prevention. The more colourful the fruit and vegetables are the healthier they usually are so as an...
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...lead structure (different approaches). Structural features of drugs. Drug receptor interaction, Physico chemical properties of drugs. 4). DRUG METABOLISM: Inactive, Biologically active and Chemically reactive metabolites, Phase I & II reactions. 5). STRUCTURE ACTIVITY RELATIONSHIP. 6). GENERAL PROPERTIES, CHEMISTRY (General methods of determination, the structure & isolation from natural source), BIOLOGICAL ACTION, STRUCTURE ACTIVITY RELATIONSHIP AND THERAPEUTIC APPLICATIONS OF THE FOLLOWING: a) Alicyclic Compounds: Cyclopropane, Terpenes, Citral, Pinene, Camphor, Menthol, Carotenes. b) Alkaloids: Atropine, Morphine and related compounds (Codeine, Thebaine), Ergotamine, Reserpine, Ephedrine. c) Vitamins:...
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...to incorporate your daily diet and nutrition with some necessary fibers, vitamins and nutrients which fight this problem of acne. Here are some nutritional remedies which could help you get rid of acne in a very efficient way. Folic acid helps in the building of new cells and tissues in the body. How is building of new cells important? It actually fights the acne and helps us retain the clear and growing skin. Leafy vegetable, avocado, spinach, beans have some high percentage of the nutritional fiber which acts against acne, and consuming the above containing folate would help us get rid of acne. Vitamin B6 helps our body produce other chemicals which in turn pose as a challenge in fighting acne, as these chemicals released also help in fighting other infections in the body. Whole grains, walnuts, eggs, avocado, sunflower seeds are some of the delicious and edible supplements which one can take to fight acne, as they contain Vitamin B6. Though Vitamin B6 can also be taken as a supplement alone, it is advisable to have nuts and seeds which already contain vitamin B6 in them as they are healthy and tasty, and also a great, fast and easy remedy to fight against acne. Vitamin A helps in the maintenance of cell in the body. Foods that are packed with this super acne-fighting power are usually red, orange and deep yellow. Red and yellow bell peppers, carrots, potatoes, mangoes, peaches are examples of Vitamin A...
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...DIET & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ANALYSIS PROJECT University of Maryland University College (UMUC) NUTR 100 Abstract In the following paper I conducted a seven day dietary and physical activity analysis that began on February 3rd till February 9th. The project required to input what I ate into a Supertracker that produced results of my nutrients and food group intake. You will see the outcomes of what I was getting too little of or too much of. Also during this week I monitored how much physical activity I had conducted and input the data into the physical activity tracker. You will also see the analyzation of all six nutrients that are essential to nutrition. Finally there are five articles that are incorporated with my diet. They help explain the meaning of a balanced diet and some of the causes that may occur that I found with my diet during the seven day project. Introduction I would have to describe my overall diet as being good for my age and gender. I do tend to not eat so healthy on the weekends though. But do to my active lifestyle I have been for the most part been able to maintain a healthy weight in my opinion. I conduct regular physical activity for work and on my off time. I would be more active if I were not trying to complete two online eight week courses. Lately most of my off time is spent reading chapters and completing weekly assignments. I was not too worried about meeting my energy expenditure requirements. Because in the Army we conduct...
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...Brochure More information from http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/2359101/ Indian Nutraceuticals Market Forecast to 2017 Description: India is the most potential market for Nutraceuticals and Dietary Supplement products. The burgeoning affluent middle class population in the country is increasingly becoming health conscious. The awareness about the positive impact of using nutraceuticals and dietary supplements is the new phenomenon among the young Indians. In India nearly 400 million people belong to the middle class and have the disposable income which made them capable to buy nutraceuticals and dietary supplements. It is an inevitable fact that affluence is one of the causes of lifestyle diseases, which nutraceuticals and dietary supplements often address. Over the past five years (2008-2012), the Indian Nutraceuticals Market has been growing at a rapid pace. The Indian Nutraceuticals market is the fastest growing sector among other sectors of Indian food and Phamaceuticals market and is expected to sustain its growth in the coming years. Indian Nutraceuticals Market Forecast to 2017 is a comprehensive research that contains detail statistics, indepth analysis, and quality research on Indian Nutraceuticals Market. The report categorizes Indian Nutraceuticals Market into three segments such as Functional Foods Market, Functional Beverages Market, and Dietary Supplements Market to provide a detailed overview of past and present performance of each segment. The segment-wise...
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... This crop can be grown during the spring and fall season if well timed. This plant needs full sun and needs to be grown on sandy soil. This crop is said to be the easiest vegetable to harvest because it grows on plants that is about waist height and workers don’t have to bend over as much. A common pest on broccoli is Cabbage worms. These pests are the larvae of moths and butterflies. The word broccoli comes from the Latin word brachium and the Italian word braccio, which means “arm”. Broccoli is a high-quality vegetable for fresh use and is one of the more popular frozen vegetables. Broccoli is highly nutritious and has been deemed an anti-cancerous food by the American Cancer Society. This vegetable is a good source of Vitamin A, calcium, and Vitamin B2. Broccoli has to be grown on well drain soil pH should be 6.0 to 6.5. Omar Alejo ABT-92 Outline 4/6/2014 Broccoli How Is It Grown 1. Introduction a. Broccoli Is good for your health b. Broccoli is a part of the cabbage family. c. It has been shown to fight cancer cells in lab tests 2 Soil Quality a. Soils that are well-suited for the production of broccoli are fertile b. Well drained c. Have texture ranging from sandy loam to clay loam d. Soil pH should be 6.0 to 6.5 e. Organic soil does not require such a high pH 3. Irrigation a. Irrigate 1 to 1 1/2 inches of water per week b. Broccoli requires above average moisture c. When moisture is lacking it responds with slow growth and poor appearance. ...
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...Fat and Water-Soluble Vitamins Carolyn Johnson SCI/241 February 27, 2014 Anna Brashier Fat and Water-Soluble Vitamins Vitamins are organic compounds that are essential in the diet in small amounts to promote and regulate body processes necessary for growth, reproduction, and health maintenance. Vitamins are classified based on solubility, some are soluble in water known as water-soluble vitamins, while others are soluble in fat known as fat-soluble vitamins. Vitamins promote and regulate the body activities. Each vitamin has at least one important function. Some are needed for vision health, blood clotting, and bone health, some vitamins are needed for organ health and system function. (Grosvenor, 2012, Chapter 7). Some vitamins have coenzymes and few others function as an antioxidants. (Grosvenor, 2012, Chapter 7). Fat-soluble vitamins are vitamins A, D, E, and K and are found along with fats in foods. Fat soluble vitamins are soluble in fat, these vitamins can be stored in the liver and in fatty tissues. High nutrient sources for vitamin A can be found in Carrots, squash, apricots, and other orange and yellow vegetables. High nutrient sources of vitamin D: sunlight, liver, egg yolks, and oily fish such as salmon naturally have vitamin D. Vitamin D fortified foods are milk, margarine, some yogurts, cheese, and cereals. Vitamin E is found in nuts, seeds, canola oil, safflower oil, sunflower oil, and leafy green vegetables like spinach, mustard greens, and wheat germ...
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