Gluten

There are many differing ideas about what makes a food “healthy,” as well as different interpretations of what “healthy” actually means to certain individuals. To maintain proper function and performance, we require a healthy and balanced diet of nutritious foods. It sounds simple enough to do. However, just what makes a food healthy or nutritious is up for debate, and there seems to be no one right answer. Between the ambiguous and questionable labeling practices of the food industry and the…

The immune system is how the body defends itself against foreign substances and infections. Some individuals experience sensitivities, called allergies, within their immune systems that are caused by ordinarily harmless materials like foods, medicines, or environmental factors (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease). Food-related allergies continue to grow as a public health issue, as 6% of Canadians under the age of 18 are affected, with peanuts as the leading cause. This lead…

Chapter-1 Introduction Bran is a outer most layer of the cereal grain and consists of the nucellar epidermis, seed coat, pericarp and aleurone. The aleurone layer consists of heavy walled, cube shaped cells which are composed primarily of cellulose. It is low in starch and high in minerals, fat, and protein. However, due to its thick cellulosic walls, these nutrients are unavailable for digestion in monogastric species. Bran from a wide array of cereal grains have been shown to have an…

The article “Metabolic effects of whole grain wheat and whole grain rye in the C57BL/6J mouse” is an article that consists of a study that compared long term effects from diets that consisted of whole grain wheat and whole grain rye. The article is a peer reviewed article published by Eleviser Science in the Nutrition journal in February of 2010. The purpose of the study was to test the hypothesis that a whole grain wheat diet causes reduced insulin responses and increased body fat compared to…

Osteomalacia Vitamin D is a key player in calcium absorption, and deficiency can lead to decreased calcium absorption, which can, in turn, cause bone diseases such as rickets or osteomalacia. (Nair, 2010, para. 4) Osteomalacia refers to a softening of bones that are often caused by a vitamin D deficiency which make bones more susceptible to bowing and fracturing. Osteomalacia is not the same as osteoporosis, osteomalacia results from a defect in the bone-building process, while osteoporosis…

Vegans; they seemed liked the type of people that you ran into at a rare trip to Whole Foods, who won’t stop bragging about their claimed astute morality due to their ever exclusive new dieting habits. It seemed like nothing but the latest new trend among higher-class suburbans who could afford to buy expensive vegetables such as kale in the first place. But the more I actually learn about being vegan the more I came to find that there really were vegans out there who chose to be vegan not for…

The chart has shown us that a typical one-day-menu of Vietnamese are closely meeting that standard of USDA. Overall, Vietnamese consumed a little bit more grains and protein than needed. The total calories came to 2131, which is 131 calories above the average daily calories recommend. But in order to fully understand this chart, we need to keep in mind that this plan does not tell the overall picture of every Vietnamese person. The diet varies from gender, economic status, jobs, geographical…

The issue of Genetically Modified Foods is a prominent topic. GMO’s are found in products that we consume often, have no effects and are better for the environment. “We have so many products (approximately 60-70%) lining the shelves of grocery stores that contain at least one genetically engineered ingredient: corn, strawberries, tomatoes, lettuce, soybean, canola oil, and potatoes” (Victorine). GMOs are tested for safety and allergen potential before they go to market. In addition,…

Studying Bachelor of Nutrition Science at St Mary’s University was an excellent opportunity to obtain complex and specialised knowledge of human nutrition, focusing on the scientific evidence for the relationships between nutrition, health and disease. The course provided strong foundations of biochemistry and clinical nutrition, which are subjects of my particular interest. Completion the clinical nutrition module with an outstanding overall mark, 84%, strengthened my wish to further develop my…

Exam 1, Question 1 Questions about lifespan advancement rose as a different field in the late nineteenth and mid twentieth centuries, to track the course of human improvement. Numerous hypotheses have developed all through this time compass. As per Feldman (2014) there are six noteworthy methodologies connected to clarify lifespan improvement. Amongst these 6 hypotheses lies the contextual perspective. This point of view considers the relationship in the middle of people and their physical,…