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While working through the case study, we were asked to calculate the number of calories in Elizabeth’s lunch versus Charonda’s lunch. After converting all the nutritional information over to calories, we were able to see that Elizabeth’s’ meal had a total of 792 calories. Charonda’s meal had a total of 606 calories. Both were high but Charonda made slightly better choices than Elizabeth. They also did not follow their own advice to keep their lunch light. When looking at their intake,…

contain 2/3 carbohydrates (including roughage), 1/6 protein, 1/6 fat, minerals, vitamins and water. Alteration of these proportions to obtain a tailored diet for whatever reasons have specific implications on an individual’s health, some more pronounced than others. This may be beneficial or pernicious as such each pro and con should be well thought and considered before deciding on a personalized diet. One such type of diet is the high fat and low carbohydrate diet. Carbohydrates are the major…

role, but also a fundamental role in the composition of the membranes of cells, nuclei, and nervous tissue. Focus on these fats and the foods that contain them. Edible fats Dietary fats should be present in the daily diet at 2-3 g / kg bodyweight per day (30-35% of total energy intake). But this rate is very easily exceeded because lipids are not always visible. The hidden fats are those that are contained in foods that do not appear fatty: meat, cold meats, cheeses, prepared dishes rich in…

3 Fats The word fats refer to the lipid food group and it is used to mean both fats and oils. The unseparated fats and oil in foods such as grains, nuts, dairy products, eggs and meats are the example of ‘invisible’ fats that usually more than fifty per cent of our normal fats intake (Ghotra et al, 2002). Fats and oils are calorie-dense food item which give nine calories per gram compared to the carbohydrates and proteins which are four calories per gram respectively. Foods that rich in fats…

Top 5 Health Benefits of Gelatin Gelatin is a solid substance that is used as a supplement in food preparation. This protein appears in several foods such as gelatin desserts, marshmallows and, in some dips, cream cheese and yogurt. It is made of minerals, cartilage, bones and collagen that are found in pastured animals. Gelatin has many health benefits. It is rich in amino acids which are effective in improving the bones, the joins, the skin and, the mood. Gelatin can treat arthritis…

throughout three days. The spreadsheet was broken down between how many fruits, vegetable, grains, protein foods, milk, and fats, and discretionary calories I obtained each day. Discretionary calories are excess calories that we are allowed to eat once our nutrient needs have been met (Sizer and Whitney 43-44). Discretionary calories are usually foods containing higher fats and sugars…

The next time you purchase a jar of kosher pickles, do not throw out that juice! There are many uses for pickle juice that may surprise you. Here are a few ideas for your leftover pickle juice. #1 Use It Again You can use your leftover pickle juice and the jar it came in to create more pickled food. Add some garlic, onions, artichokes, or hard-boiled eggs to your leftover pickle juice and let them brine. Let the food ferment for a week or so, and enjoy your newly pickled jar of food. #2 Cure…

A Triple Berry Smoothie, which is made up of one cup each of strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and two table spoons of Ovaltine Chocolate Molt contains such essential nutrients as protein, fat, fiber, sugar, and vitamins. Essential nutrients, hence their “essential” moniker, are required to be consumed on a daily basis in order to live. A key essential nutrient present in the Tripe Berry Smoothie is Vitamin C. One cup of raspberries contains 53% of the daily requirement for Vitamin C, one…

it would work, because oleic acid is a fat, and high levels of certain fats are what cause ALD. Lorenzo’s father insists that it must be tried, as his son’s condition is worsening, saying that nobody will tell him how to prepare his son a salad. He thinks that this will halt the biosynthesis of the harmful fats in Lorenzo. After they start to administer the olive oil extract, they notice that Lorenzo’s levels dropped. However, the dropping levels of the fats started to slow, and they were still…

From my understanding in class, Italians have a special diet based on healthy eating. This being the Mediterranean diet. The Mediterranean diet includes foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, legumes, olive oil, fish, and poultry. The farm-grown fruits and vegetables follow the Slow Food Movement so they are fresh and healthy, free of pesticides and chemicals, and are produced and accessed in a way that’s beneficial to all. While following this diet as a guideline, Italians…