Vitamin C

would be skeletal indicators of dietary insufficiency. The lack of vitamin D commonly results in rickets, the lack of vitamin C results in scurvy, and the lack of iron results in iron deficiency anemia. One thing these pathologies all share in common is that they all affect the skeletal system in one way or another. Rickets can be seen in the skeletal record by observing the cranium and bones of the leg, because the lack of vitamin D causes malabsorption of calcium which thus causes inadequate…

When building muscle is the goal, most athletes try to eliminate their fat intake. Fat is not “bad” but an important part of everyone’s nutritional needs. Despite the fact that fat is high in calories, there are many health benefits that come from them. In proper balance and moderation, they will aid you in your training regimens and get you stronger and healthier. 1. Energy during Exercise Twenty minutes into a workout and it feels like you hit a wall. Energy levels drop and so does your…

own database too mere all their information and studies and findings together. Respectfully, the article suggests this will not happen as the Pet Food Industry’s probably don’t have a detailed description of their “raw ingredients as well as the vitamins and minerals’ (Morris and Rogers 1994.) Therefore, if both the nutrient and the bioavailability as well as the variation then they can determine one single value by interrogated into one…

Through the last five days, I kept track of the foods and beverages I consumed and the portions of the meals. I also made note of how I was feeling each day and how much energy I had throughout each day. As the textbook, Nutrition: Your Life Science, stated in Module 1, the characteristics of a healthy and balanced diet consists of “moderation, variety, balance, and adequacy with Calorie control” (Turley and Thompson 31). In the past week, I have attempted to follow these characteristics by…

of proteins are nuts, meats, and beans. Carbohydrates: source of energy for the body, simple and complex carbs. Examples are fruits, pasta, sugar, and, grain. Fats: store energy, aid in development of cells, serve as components of hormones and vitamins, and protect organs. There are saturated and unsaturated fats. Examples are oil, wax, and butter. Question 2: Janine is correct, Brains cells use glucose to fuel cellular activities, the…

Moisture determination is important in foods for various reasons including; economic, food quality, microbial stability, labeling requirements etc. this may be done by several methods depending on several factors such as water type, decomposition of other food component among others. One such method of moisture determination is the Karl-Fischer Titration Method (KF). Titration is a technique used to determine the concentration of a known volume of solution. A titrant; that is a solution of known…

Abstract Lantana camara is used as an ornamental plant which belongs to the family Verbenaceae. Is a small perennial shrub native to central and south America. Also known as big-sage, red-sage, tickberry. Is an invasive species. Present in many different colors depicting it’s maturity level. Can grow in variety of climatic conditions and soil. Is known to be toxic to livestock. Ingestion by grazing animals causes intrahepatic cholestasis and associated liver damage. Keywords: Lantana camara,…

healthy. A polypeptide chain is a chain of amino-linked together by peptide bonds. The foundation of the polypeptide is given by the repeated sequence of three atoms of every deposit in the chain: the amide N, the alpha-Carbon , and the Carbonyl C. the rotations in the chain occur about the bonds in the back bond , where as the peptide bond ordinarily is unflexible . The presence of an amino gathering…

meal, egg product, chicken fat, pea protein) Fats: 15.0% minimum (omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids, flaxseeds, coconut) Calories: 329 kcal/cup Vitamins and Minerals: many beneficial vegetables and fruits; flaxseed; zinc, selenium; vitamin E; beta carotene; iron; copper; potassium; vitamin B1, B6, and B12; manganese; vitamin A; biotin; calcium; sodium; vitamin D; fiber (4.5% max.) Preservatives and Bad Stuff: mixed tocopherols (not harmful); dried yeast (can have a negative effect); combination…

Nutrition is the science that delas with the study of intake of nutrients and their functions in the body. It also involves the study of the chemical and physical properties of nutrients and their food sources, deficiency, symptoms and their appropriate proportion in a balanced diet. (Bello, 1985) Malnutrition can be caused by over-nutrition (excess energy or nutrient intake) or under-nutrition (deficient energy or nutrient intake). We usually think of malnutrition as a condition that results…