Dietary fiber

Trusses are composed of straight members connected at their ends by hinged connections to form a stable configuration. When loads are applied to a truss only at the joints, forces are transmitted only in the direction of each of its members. That is, the members experience tension or compression forces, but not bending forces. Trusses have a high strength to weight ratio and consequently are used in many structures, from bridges, to roof supports, to space stations.The Pros of a Truss Bridge 1.…

Valerie Steele’s essay, A Museum of Fashion is More Than a Clothes Bag, points out that the research which is based on objects would provide a unique view about the development of fashion (1998, p327). And according to Prown, object analysis follows three stages. The analysis starts with a comprehensive description, recording the outer qualities of the object. The second stage is the deduction, interacting a more open reflection between the object and the perceiver. Finally, the analysis causes…

MANUFACTURING COSTS: Functional Elements: The baby stroller is mainly composed of three materials: Nylon (woven, as fabric) Plastic (injection molded, for plastic parts) Steel (tubing, for frame) Fasteners are included in the assembly of different components of the strollers. The stroller would have to be manufactured on an assembly line. The fabric weaving and seat making, the plastic molding and the frame can simultaneously be manufactured in their respective work areas. Following are…

Granite- Reasonable dimensional stability, Good wear resistance, Better internal damping. Difficult to be machined, scarce, high price, low conductivity, absorbs coolant. Granite has some major flaws, like the ones which are listed below. • It is difficult to machine this material into required size andshape • Its scarcity and price • Low thermal conductivity leading it to heat concentration andeventual cracking, Ceramics- Stiffness, strength, corrosion resistance, dimensional stability, good…

Knee Wraps: The Benefits and Drawbacks What are knee wraps? The knee wrap is similar to the wrist wrap regarding the logic that applies to both. Knee wraps are also to an “Ace” bandage, except that they are much thicker and stronger. The elastic material that is used to make the knee wrap is the same found in wrist wraps. The allowed width for knee wraps is 8 cm (3 inches), although they can sometimes be 2.0 meter, 2.5 meters or even 3.5 meters long. Advantages of using knee wraps The primary…

Bamboo sheets are smoother because Egyptian cotton sheets still have some fiber ends woven into the fabric. In contrast, the long strands in bamboo sheets are stretched across the entire length of the sheet. As a result, bamboo sheets don’t have any rough ends woven into the fabric making them smooth as silk. Luxurious Lastly…

Hypothesis It is hypothesised that cotton is the better fabric material for the winter baby jumpsuit. Introduction Fibres are the basis for all textiles and there are two major sources of textile fibres: natural and synthetic. Natural fabrics are derived from fibre that either comes from animals, vegetables or minerals. Synthetic fabrics are synthesised chemically emulating natural fibres based on their uses. Examples of natural fabric include wool from sheep, silk from silk worms, cotton…

just focused on maintaining a healthy lifestyle rather than dieting,” says Miranda Lambert (Miranda Lambert Quotes, n.d.). The well-known country singer couldn’t be anymore right. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is more effective than turning to dietary supplements that can harm the human body. People in need of losing weight should choose eating healthily and increased activity over supplemental (loose-weight-quick) diets when planning a weight-loss program. “Because ‘supplements’ are sold over…

The declaration of additional information is generally optional. In addition, the declaration of one nutrient does not necessarily trigger the declaration of other nutrients, unless specifically required by the Regulations. Polyunsaturated fatty acids are not required to be declared, but when shown, triggers the three declarations previously mentioned. The amount of omega-6, omega-3 and monounsaturated fatty acids must all be declared when the amount of any one of these, either on the label or…

For many college students, working in a retail job is a rite of passage. A position in sales, however, has many benefits besides just the income. Working in sales means daily interaction with the public, which teaches the valuable skill of interpersonal relations. A sales job also has selling quotas, demonstrating how to set and meet goals. Every company has a different background that influences the work environment, and the environment at General Nutrition Company is one that promotes…