of only even numbers of carbon atoms, reflecting the pathway for their biosynthesis from the two-carbon building-block acetyl CoA. Bacteria, however, possess the ability to synthesize odd- and branched-chain fatty acids. As a result, ruminant animal fat contains odd-number of fatty acids, such as 15, due to this action of bacteria in the…
The three macronutrients (proteins, carbs, and fats), make up our food. Our body depends on the availability of protein, carbohydrate, and fat. Macronutrients influence things like the ability to do work, perceive energy levels, recovery from exercise, help chronic disease progression, help body composition, help appetite and satiety, and much more. Carbohydrates are made up of numerous collections of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen molecules. All carbohydrates have a 2:1 ratio of hydrogen to…
tackle this, we should eat antioxidant rich foods which are primary found in the plant kingdom. We want to avoid saturated animal fats and cholesterol which can damage our arteries and can lead to heart disease or stroke. We try to go beyond our limitation anyway so it would be advisable not to put any more burdens onto our body. Animal protein, saturated animal fats and cholesterol can also be found in dairy products and eggs so staying away from these would be a great idea…
Often there is a disproportionate consumption of foods high in fats at the expense of foods high in complex carbohydrates and dietary fiber that may be more conducive to health [7]. Students living on campus have access to many fried and fast foods. These types of food are easily found in canteen or restaurant scattered around the university, moreover, healthier meals, including rice, beans, pasta, vegetables, meat and chicken, require free time for preparation and cooking, and so many…
increase vitamin A can be some carrots, and dark green vegetables. I can add milk to my diet to increase the vitamin D, and vitamin B1 intake. A great way to make sure that I add these vitamins to my diet can include adding a glass of milk with my breakfast, and a dark green salad with my lunch, or dinner. Including a little more whole grains, and dark greens in my diet can increase my folate, and thiamin intake. Adding a variety of vegetables to my diet may be a…
ounces Grain, 1 cup Vegetables, 1 tablespoon of oil, ½ cup Fruit, 1 cup Milk, 2 ounces Meat, Beans. • Dinner: 2 ounces Grain, 1 cup Vegetables, 1 tablespoon of oil, 1 cup Fruit, 1 cup Milk, 3 ounces Meat/Beans • Snacks: 1 ounce Grain, 1 cup Vegetabls, 1 cup Milk. 2. My mom says it is healthy to eat a colorful diet. Why and what does she mean? There are many colors in our fruits and our vegetabls. A colorful diet usually includes lots of different colors of fruits and vegetables. The variety of…
anything in which the nutrition label reads "partially hydrogenated vegetable oils" and therefore eliminating them from the diet is not a trivial task. 5. Monounsaturated Fats in Your Diet Monounsaturated fats, found in canola oil, avocado oil, olive oil and peanut butter can increase HDL cholesterol levels without increasing the total cholesterol. 6. Soluble Fiber in Your Diet Soluble fibers are found in oats, fruits, vegetables, legumes, and result in both a reduction in LDL cholesterol and an…
The major food groups of the USDA food pattern are the following, fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, and milk and milk products (Page 42). Consuming these products will help you maintain a balanced eating pattern. Eating balanced meals will helps us as humans live a better and healthy life because all food groups individually “offer valuable nutrients” (Page 42), which is why it is recommended that every day we choose an item from every food group in order to balance our diet. The…
A . Vitamins and Minerals 1. Explain the difference between fat – soluble and water – soluble vitamins? The difference between fat- soluble is it is needed to keep our bodies functioning, we need up to 35% of fat which is knowing as calories to help maintain: • A good health growth and development. • Energy which fat is used for if the energy that is being put into the body is not being used up it will store as fat which is knowing as weigh gain. • Need to be able to absorb vitamins like A…
and potatoes and confectionaries. One must also stay away from processed foods. These food items consist of a good amount of sugar. One can get enough amounts of proteins from meats, poultry products, egg and nuts. Vegetables oils such as sunflower oil, avocados and rapeseed oils are good. However, one should steer clear of butter and margarine. There are several benefits of a diabetic diet. One of the main benefits of this diet is that it reduces your weight and helps in maintaining it.…