Dietary mineral

1. In our notes, we reviewed the Major mineral: Sodium. We know from news and health professionals, our intake of sodium is well over recommendations for our bodies need. List three specific changes you could make to your diet to decrease your sodium intake. • Eat more fresh fruit and vegetables since they are low in sodium. I have also learned that canned and frozen fruits are also low in sodium. • When buying frozen vegetables I have learned that reading the label will help you to…

apparently are more resistant to stroke and artery disease. Cholesterol is not entirely bad for dogs. They are able to handle a large amount of animal fat in the food particularly fat which is associated with a quality meat ingredient. However, dietary fats can be a problem if dogs are suffering from Pancreatic and Chronic obesity. High fat dog food will worsen these conditions. That is where low fat become necessary. Before buying low fat food for dogs, you are to analyze the offered…

concept used here is simple and easy for children to understand. Energy giving foods are carbohydrates and fats. Using whole grain cereals (flour without sieving) instead of using refined flour is healthier because it contains more vitamins and minerals. Carbohydrate calories not used by the body are stored as fats so it is not advisable to eat these beyond the body’s energy needs or if the person is overweight. Energy giving Fats are a rich…

Step 1. With careful analysis of the nutrient report and activity tracker it is clear that my dietary regimen is in need of an over haul. Moreover my activity and exercise is also lacking and is in need of change as well. This fact is not surprising or unknown by me because I was diagnosed with metabolic syndrome with diabetes type II, hyper tension, high cholesterol. The food tracker is not as accurate as I want it to be. It does not take in account the array of supplements that is prescribed…

important mineral. This allows bone health to be maintained and could reduce the risk of complications in the future (Smolin et al., 2015). Also, looking at the sodium content, it is much lower compared to label 1. This could aid in reducing blood pressure with the help of calcium (Smolin et al., 2015). Although label 2 contains more fat compared to label 1, the other benefits compensate for that difference. A health benefit that is associated with consuming a diet that meets the dietary…

increase the health of individuals, families, groups, and communities. Early education about nutrition is essential in order for our health care system to remain sustainable. Nutrition is study of nutrients; carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, vitamins, minerals, water, and the process by which they are used by the body (Grodner, et al., 2007). Digestive processes such as digestion, absorption, and metabolism are work together to provide all body cells with energy and nutrients (Grodner,…

extremely helpful in blocking the conversion of testosterone to estrogen excess. This mineral is essential for forming new cells, improving the immune system and providing a proper brain function. A deficiency of zinc is linked with common colds, inability to perform any physical activity and, infertility. Apart from their content of zinc, the oysters are rich in magnesium,…

been an addition of vitamin content in many vitamin drinks. Companies are increasingly adding vitamins and minerals to vitamin drinks. This addition of vitamins can be beneficial to people facing vitamin deficiency and people who just don’t have the time to get their vitamins in their system throughout the day. Although many believe that vitamin drinks should be consumed due to their dietary benefits and an easy source to obtain the daily dosage of various vitamins, there are many who think that…

in mind that some Greek Seasoning blends contain salt and other ingredients that are not particularly nutritious; however, many ingredients do have high levels of certain nutrients. These nutrients include: Minerals Several of the ingredients in Greek seasoning are rich in minerals. Nutmeg, cinnamon and oregano are all rich in calcium and iron as well as magnesium. Vitamins Oregano is rich in vitamin K, an important nutrient for blood clotting. Oregano and the mint found in some…

Vitamins and minerals are both essential nutrients that are needed by the body. Different from the macronutrients, they are said to be micronutrients by meaning that they are needed only in small amounts. Nevertheless, we should not forget about their essentiality and their importance in our daily diet1. There are two types of vitamins, fat-soluble and water-soluble. Fat-soluble vitamins include vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E and vitamin K. They are found in fatty foods and animal products like…