...Why are vitamins vital to human’s existence? Vitamins are required by organisms in limited amounts. Vitamins cannot be fully synthesized by the body in the amounts that the organisms require. It is impossible for these organisms to obtain these so they need to be obtained by diet. Vitamins have a specific function in the body that keeps the specific part running at peak performance. If one of the 13 vitamins didn’t exist, humans may not have existed. Furthermore, without plants there would be no life for humans. My knowledge on vitamins was they didn’t have severe complications when we didn’t consume enough of one or more. Everyone knows what the basic function of these vitamin are or at least they should. In my head if you were to get to little of this vitamin I figured that my eyesight might decline a little or maybe I have a hard time staying focused or thinking. I had a general idea of what foods contained what...
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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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...believed to be accurate by Cygnus Business Consulting & Research (Cygnus). While reasonable care has been taken in its preparation, Cygnus makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy, timeliness or completeness of any such information. The information contained herein may be changed without notice. All information should be considered solely as statements of opinion and Cygnus will not be liable for any loss incurred by users from any use of the publication or contents Industry Insight-Nutraceuticals SYNOPSIS Along with the growing healthcare industry in India there is an emerging trend in growing consumerism for ‘Fast Moving Healthcare Goods (FMHG)’; worldwide known as Nutraceuticals, which are by definition, ingredients with human health benefits beyond basic nutrition. In this report, Cygnus has considered nutraceuticals along with functional foods to estimate the total market of nutraceuticals, both for global and Indian market. According to Cygnus estimates, nutraceuticals market in 2007 was INR18.75 billion and expected to grow at 20% CAGR to achieve a market size of INR27 billion in 2009. Global nutraceuticals market is estimated at USD120 billion in 2007 growing at 7% (CAGR). The US has been the major market for nutraceuticals with India and China becoming fastest growing markets. Nutraceuticals are gaining acceptance globally for their ability to address several diseases. Vitamins, Minerals and Nutrients constitute about 85% of the...
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...NUTR 3362 / Final Exam S2013 Name:____________________ The majority of food borne illnesses occurs from consuming food that is contaminated by: Insects Toxic chemicals Micor-organisms Fecal matter from rodents HACCP is made up of ____ principles. 5 7 9 11 The ground water has been contaminated by an industrial pollutant. Which of the following animals will have the greatest concentration of the pollutants? Water plants Large fish Microscopic animals Small fish Which of the following is a benefit of organic food production techniques: Maximizes farm workers’ exposure to pesticides Decreases quantity of pesticides introduced into food supply Insect tolerance application process Organic foods carry a similar risk of microbial food borne illness Environmental safety health hazard plan All of the following are preservation techniques that kill most microbes except: Canning Pasteurization Irradiation All of the following kill microbes Another term of this technique to keep food safe is called cold pasteurization Canning Freezing Irradiation Modified atmosphere packaging Genetically modified rice, called golden rice, is an example of how genetic engineering is used to Make a food more insect resistant Increase the shelf life of food Increase the nutrient...
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...Vitamin Supplements and improved Health Vita means "life" in Latin, and vitamins are essential for life. The World Health Organization calls them the "magic wands" used by the body to synthesize enzymes, hormones and other chemical necessities. Unable to create vitamins from scratch, the body must fetch them from outside sources typically food. Humans need 13 vitamins to survive. Vitamins, also called "micronutrients" because they are required in minute quantities, can be grouped in two categories. There are those that dissolve in fat—A, D, E and K—and can accumulate in the body when consumed in excess. And there are those that are water soluble—C and B—which are easily excreted, as anyone who takes large quantities of vitamin C and riboflavin (B2) can testify. (Their urine is bright yellow or orange.) The best way to get vitamins is through food, not vitamin pills, according to Susan Taylor Mayne, a professor at the Yale School of Public Health's Division of Chronic Disease Epidemiology. A major problem with supplements is that they deliver vitamins out of context, she says. The vitamins found in fruit, vegetables and other foods come with thousands of other phytochemicals, or plant nutrients that are not essential for life but may protect against cancer, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's disease and other chronic ailments. Carotenoids in carrots and tomatoes, isothiocyanates in broccoli and cabbage, and flavonoids in soy, cocoa and red wine are just a few examples. The...
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...Acknowledgement We would never have been able to finish our dissertation without the guidance of our neighbors, help from friends, and support from my family. We would like to express my deepest gratitude to my advisor, Mrs. Modie Flores, for her excellent guidance, caring, patience, and providing us with an excellent atmosphere for doing research. We would like to thank our Parents, who let us experience the research of Malunggay Cupcake in the field and practical issues beyond the textbooks, internet, patiently corrected our writing and financially supported our research. We would also like to thank Menchie Hermones, and Ludy Balagosa, for guiding our research for the past several weeks and helping us to develop our background in biochemistry. We would like to thank our Classmates, who as a good friend, was always willing to help and give their best suggestions. It would have been a lonely lab without them. We would also like to thank our parents, two elder sisters, and elder brother. They were always supporting us and encouraging us with their best wishes. We give thanks to God almighty for giving us the understanding, knowledge and wisdom during the course of our study. Finally, we would like to thank our classmate Auntie, Sally Barral. She was always there cheering us up and stood by us through the good times and bad. Dedication ...
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...Bacteria have been found and use for thousands of years. It is found in a rich sugar environment and dairy products such as yogurt. They are types of bacteria that ingest sugar to replicate. Acidophilus is a very common beneficial bacteria. This group of bacteria consist Lactobacillus acidophilus, L.casei, L,bulgaricus and more. Taking Acidophilus on a regular basis can help prevent cancer, weight loss, parasites and reduce the occurrence of oral and vaginal area from harmful bacteria like fungi and yeast. It also helps the number of chemical in the aid of digestion. Acidophilus also absorb cholesterol in the intestine this can prevent the cholesterol to reach the arteries and causing damage. This supplement also increases the number of vitamin K. Acidophilus can also relieve asthmas and prevent premature birth convention. Acidophilus can have negative side effects which are diarrhea minor stomach discomfort, gas and a mild burning in the vaginal area for women. Acidophilus is also very harmful to lactose intolerance because they are found in diary foods and drinks. This supplement...
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...Broccoli How Is It Grown My project selection is broccoli. I decided to do a research project on this crop because harvesting broccoli was my first job when I got out of high school. Also, I will like to know more about this plant. 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...
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...fruit of the orange tree. It is made by squeezing the fresh orange. Some commercial orange juice with a long shelf life are made by drying and later re-hydrating the juice, or by concentrating the juice and later adding water to the concentrate. Others are made by pasteurizing the juice and removing oxygen from it, necessitating the later addition of a flavor pack, generally made from orange products. It is known for its health benefits, particularly its high concentration of vitamin C. It comes in several different varieties, including blood orange. Orange juice is made from unfermented fresh oranges and provides many benefits for the body. Fresh orange juice is the richest source of vitamin C and fulfills an entire day’s worth of vitamin C in just one serving. Chock full of useful minerals like potassium and magnesium, orange juice is also very low in fat and contains no cholesterol whatsoever. NUTRITION A cup serving of raw, fresh orange juice, amounting to 248 grams or 8 ounces, has 124 mg of vitamin C. It has 20.8 g of sugars and has 112 Calories. It also supplies potassium, thiamin, and folate. Citrus...
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...a large and increasing body of evidence to indicate that nutrition and health affect human’s cognitive, motor, and behavioral development, both pre- and postnatal. The impact of a biological insult depends on the stage of a child’s development, as well as the severity and duration of the insult. However, because nutritional deficiencies and infections frequently occur together, the problems resulting from any one insult may be exacerbated by the presence of another, and the effects can be cumulative. The study of nutrients in food, how the body uses nutrients, and the relationship between diet, health and disease. Major food manufacturers employ nutritionists and food scientists. Nutritionists may also work in journalism, education and research. Many nutritionists work in the field of food science and technology. There is a lot of overlap between what nutritionists and dietitians do and studied. Some nutritionists work in health care, some dietitians work in the food industry, but a higher percentage of nutritionists work in the food industry and food science and technology, and a higher percentage of dietitians work in health care. One could very loosely generalize and say that a nutritionist focuses firstly on a food, and then looks at its effects on people, while a dietician looks at the human, and then how that human's health is influenced by food. If I discovered a new fruit and wanted to find out what it consisted of I would go to a nutritionist. If I found out I had a long-term...
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... September 13, 2014 Nutritional Status 2 Abstract In the past few years, the Philippine Government as well as medical experts all over the country have expressed their concern about the ongoing problem of poor nutrition of youths all over the country. Most of people are aware that this is a serious problem and it deserves more attention but not all are aware how huge is the scope of the problem. This literature review examines how nutrition affects the academic performance of a child. The paper shows the effects of malnutrition and vitamin deficiency on the academic performance of school children . This examination points out the limitation and effectiveness of our current solutions to this problem and suggest the need for a comprehensive way to face this complex problem. Nutritional Status 3 Effects of Nutritional Status on Academic Performance of Elementary Students...
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...VITAMIN WATER VITAMIN WATER VITAMIN WATER VITAMIN WATER Executive Summary Executive Summary Group Members: Faizan Makhdoom Sarah Waheed Rutba Gabool Mehak Masood Group Members: Faizan Makhdoom Sarah Waheed Rutba Gabool Mehak Masood VITAMIN WATER Executive Summary This term report is a compilation of our research based on a lengthy interview taken from the Brand and Category Managers of Vitamin Water by Searle. In this report we explored factors that have led the brand to build its equity since its introduction in 2013. It was initially introduced as an Enhanced Water product with 6 essential vitamins and minerals and came in only 5 flavors. It is the only Enhanced Water category product that exists in Pakistan. This is where it has gotten an edge over its competitors. However, they believe that the target market is still unaware of what the product exactly is, despite of being aware of the Brand’s existence. Currently, Vitamin Water is at its introductory phase where it is looking to generate leads and educate its audience about the Enhanced Water Product category. They have started conducting researches for long-term plans and to evaluate their existing market performances. They believe that in the next 5 years, Vitamin Water is likely to have a larger share in the market, especially when people are more aware of it category rather than its existence. Table of Contents Introduction to vitamin water 3 Consumer Based Brand Equity 3 Brand...
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...CHAPTER 1 The Problem and Its Background Introduction One of the agricultural countries in Asia is the Philippines that wealthy when it comes to different varieties of vegetables, fruits and other edible crops that provide people the basic needs in life. But it is also a fact that some of these products cannot be improved due to lack of knowledge on how these products can be transform into food. Philippines have numerous crops and still not all aware of many different vegetables here thus they are not aware of the countless nutrients they can get from it. A remarkable nutrient that gives benefits that can improve one’s health. Since Philippines have been conquered by many races, it is possible to adopt some of their culture and one of the greatest impacts on us was the Spaniards. As the time goes by, Spaniards introducedsome of their food like the braso de marcedes, champorado, ensaymada, mechado, pan de sal, polvoron and many more. Filipinos inherited Pan de sal from the Spaniards who once colonized the country, but as the years passed Filipinos made some revisions and declared as our own. Way back 16th Century, the Spaniards introduced the breads that comes in rolls and served during breakfast. Spaniards trained Filipinos on how to make bread and until now, the techniques are still there. Pan de sal, which literally means “bread of salt”, is typical Filipino bread that is traditionally served as a breakfast roll. Pan de sal is made of flour, yeast, sugar and salt...
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...“Vitamins were first introduced in 1911 by the Warsaw-born biochemist Casimir Fink (1884-1967). Nutrition is essential for growth, development and well-being. Behavior to promote good health should start early in life with breastfeeding and continue through life with the development of healthy eating habits. It is also the responsibility of the parents to continue to contribute to young people’s growing knowledge of nutrition, not only by providing nutritious meals in the home but also by periodically explaining the importance of vitamins, minerals and other essential vitamins. Too much or too little intake of vitamins can lead to serious illnesses. A person can become vitamin deficient if they are lacking the minimum amount of certain vitamins needed by the body to maintain regular good health. If long term vitamin deficiency occurs, a deficiency disease can develop, and this can also lead to probable death. Unlike some other food substances, such as protein and carbohydrates, of which the body needs to consume large regular quantities, vitamins are needed in small quantities. Hence, vitamins, minerals and supplements should be an important part of our daily diet in order to achieve a healthy lifestyle and to avoid vitamin deficiencies. According to researcher Meirner “a deficiency in either vitamin B12 or folate may due to inadequate dietary intake, malnutrition, chronic, significant alcohol intake, problems with gastrointestinal absorption, history of gastric surgery, sever...
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...suggest that as many as 1 in 500 children may display autistic symptoms. Manifestations of this disability include the stereotypical physical contortions and hand-flapping motions commonly associated with autism, as well as inability to relate to the outside world, limited social skills, lack of concentration, and hypersensitivity to certain stimuli-particularly noise (1). Perceived causes include poor fetal development, genetics, allergies, and a lack of crucial enzymes. Because for many years the disorder was thought to be a result of poor parenting, only recent studies have begun any attempts to identify the causes of childhood autism. Many diagnosis and potential treatments have been tried only by the parents of autistics; undergoing research is still slow and often under-funded. Eric Courchesne (2), a leading scientist whose studies of the cerebellum have opened a new field of belief for the region's potential functions, suggested that autistics have a marked propensity for cerebellar lesions and Purkinje neuron loss, leading to an inability to "rapidly and accurately" change attention from one focus to another, particularly in the areas of visual and auditory stimuli. Dr. Margaret Bauman, (Dept. of Neurology, Harvard Medical School and a child neurologist at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston), and Dr. Thomas Kemper (Depts. of Neurology, Anatomy, and Pathology, Boston University School of Medicine) have a different hypothesis (3) which nonetheless correlates with...
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