not taken in, resulting in dehydration. Following the functions of water, I will discuss dehydration and its stages and symptoms. I will also cover the essential electrolytes in the body, sodium, potassium, and chloride their location, functions, intake recommendations, and the dangers of taking in too much of each. Alcohol and caffeine can have a negative effect on how the body uses water, so I will discuss and explain how both of these substances affect water in the body. Lastly, this paper will
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or caffeine intake. Teens need balanced nutrition that includes protein, iron and calcium for healthy growth. Many teens don't get enough iron or calcium on a daily basis. The best diet for a teen comes from a variety of high-quality foods in every nutritional category. Besides providing the right amounts of essential vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates and other elements, a teen eating plan must offer consistent and controlled energy and nutrients from healthy foods. Whole grains
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Shedding light on the marketing of junk food to children Shedding light on the marketing of junk food to children Imagine, if you will, a big pile of money. Let’s call it a million dollars. It’s all yours to spend, any way you want. What would you buy? An hour later you get another million to spend. Now what would you do with that money? How about if you got another million dollars an hour later — and kept it up around the clock, all year long? Well, now imagine that deluge of money aimed right
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Nutrition and Health: The Recent Changes into the School Breakfast and Lunch Mercy Becky 11- 02-2013 Abstract The present and future wellbeing of children is affected by the type of food they eat. Since children get most of their calorie intake from school lunch and breakfast, schools contribute to their lifelong health and dietary patterns. Schools have to be models for healthy eating habits. Improving school meal program is very crucial in our children nutrition and health. Especially as
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US. THE RECALL On June 13, 1999, Coca-Cola[1] (Coke) recalled over 15 million cans and bottles after the Belgian Health Ministry announced a ban on Coke’s drinks, which were suspected of making more than 100 school children ill in the preceding six days. This recall was in addition to the 2.5 million bottles that had already been recalled in the previous week. The company’s products namely Coke, Diet Coke and Fanta had been bottled[2] in Antwerp, Ghent and Wilrijk, Belgium while some batches of Coke
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Newborn Care 11 Immunization coverage 11 Knowledge: Causes of Diarrhea 11 Use of Iodized salt 12 Hygienic practices 12 Use of Prelacteal 13 Breastfeeding practices 14 Early initiation of breastfeeding 14 Exclusive breastfeeding 15 Solid food intake (child aged 6 months & above) 15 Introduction to the project Despite the continued efforts of the Department of Health and the Development partners, maternal mortality ratio of Pakistan is still high, at 276 maternal deaths per 100,000 live
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Diabetes diet for Indians should have the ratio of 60:20:20 for carbs, fats and proteins. The doctor explains, "Per day calorie intake should be between 1,500-1,800 calories with a proportion of 60:20:20 between carbohydrates, fats and proteins, respectively." He adds that a diabetes diet should "have at least two seasonal fruits and three vegetables in a diet plan." Though dry fruits may seem like a healthy snack, it is not a good option for diabetics, as the fructose can spike your sugar
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The three diets that are suggested by the dietary Guidelines for America are the USDA food Patterns (which is what the MyPlate is based on), the DASH eating plan, and the Mediterranean eating pattern. All these diets consist of a base of fruits and vegetables, and combination of grains, proteins and dairy. The USDA Food Pattern diet consists of an amount of food from each food group based on a calorie amount that follows the MyPlate guidelines and recommendations. The DASH eating plan, emphasis
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calorie intake, BMI, and work activities. These factors contribute to the failure to provide nutritional information about menu items (McDonald’s has recently added nutritional information on each item on the menu). The news media gave significant coverage to the fast food and obesity issues; therefore the issue became the subject of films, jokes, and recently our nation’s first lady (Michelle Obama) and Beyonce. “ The Menu Education and Labeling Act (MEAL) stated that the name of the food on any
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Avoid people who have respiratory infections, and stay away from large crowds in the fall and winter (flu season). • Get your flu shot each fall. • Build up your immune system and resistance by getting enough rest and sleep; eating the right foods, taking appropriate vitamin and mineral supplements; avoid or minimize the use of alcoholic beverages and learning to manage stressful experiences in order to maintain a well-balanced state of body and mind. • Protect yourself from extreme temperature
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