Category: Diet & Nutrition 423

The Ted Talk by Mia Nacamulli is about how the food that we eat affects our brain. The main thesis of the talk is that understanding the influences of dietary factors on brain function and cognition helps determine the proper nutrition needed to contribute towards protection against disease and provide energy and building material to…

Nutrition is the basis of life, and it should be important for any human being. Food sustains people; it gives energy and the fuel for internal processes of the human body. However, it can be different in terms of specific nutrients it provides. Each macroelement has its own purpose, such as being the source of…

The thing is, Brazilian and Portuguese cultures are practically the same. This may be one of the key reasons why the majority of Christmas traditions have been learned from the Portuguese. In my family, different types of food take one of the central places in Christmas celebrations because tasty meals represent prosperity and a chance…

Cereals are one of the leading human food products, which have many nutrients and vitamins that represent the products nutritional value. Parallels between nutritional value and food value have been drawn since the last decade using the USDA food database for research (Drewnowski, 2010). However, a deeper analysis of cereals in the scientific literature has…

Both Harvard Healthy Eating Plate and USDA MyPlate are designed to provide nutritional recommendations for the general population, although they differ in some ways. For example, in contrast to the Healthy Eating Plate, MyPlate has only recently added a suggestion to consume whole grains for better health, does not make distinctions between potatoes and other…

Table of Contents Introduction Data Table Energy Intake Analysis Micronutrient Analysis Macronutrient Analysis Conclusion References Introduction It is the universal truth that food was always considered the main energy source since ancient times. However, with the flu of life, people realized that it is not only the way to survive but also has many other…

The issue of unhealthy eating habits has become topical in the past years, and people from different spheres try to share their perspectives on the problem. Morgan Spurlock, in his documentary Super Size Me, provided an in-depth look into the topic of the consumption of fast food. Despite the fact that Spurlocks movie has a…

Situation A child at your school brings lunches that have small portions, and not well balanced. Every day the parents send one ounce of dry tuna, four saltine crackers, and a bottle of water. The child is slightly overweight. What should be discussed with parents? How will you discuss the importance of healthy meals and…

Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Literature Review Methodology Results and Discussion Conclusion References Abstract Dietary choices are important for the overall health and wellness of every individual. In particular, a combination of physical activity and eating choices can lead people to have a more fulfilling, productive, and healthy life. In recognition of this, this work…

To sustain bodily processes and perform everyday tasks, macronutrients must be consumed in substantial quantities. Fats, carbs, and proteins are all included in the examples of macronutrients. Energy and calories derived from macronutrients account for the majority of a persons daily caloric intake. Weight, age, and underlying health issues can affect how much of each…