ABSTRACT: Water is omnipresent in foodstuffs and the surrounding atmosphere. In principle‚ the moisture content of a food can therefore be determined accurately by measuring the number or mass of water molecules present in a known mass of sample. It is not possible to directly measure the number of water molecules present in a sample because of the huge number of molecules involved. A number of analytical techniques commonly used to determine the moisture content of foods are based on determinations
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oxidative stress that is associated with many diseases including cancer and cardiovascular diseases. Sweet potato greens have the highest content of total polyphenolics among other commercial vegetables studied. Sweet potatoes contain protein‚ dietary fiber‚ lipid‚ and essential minerals and nutrients such as calcium‚ phosphorous‚ magnesium‚ sodium‚ potassium‚ sulfur‚ iron‚ copper‚ zinc‚ manganese‚ aluminum and boron. Sweet potatoes are also important sources of vitamin A‚ thiamin‚
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sweet-tasting‚ tuberous roots are a root vegetable. The young leaves and shoots are sometimes eaten as greens. c. Different definitions of the study Camote tops (Ipomoea batatas Linn). The leaves are a good source of vitamins A‚ B‚ C‚ protein‚ dietary fiber‚ lipid‚ and essential minerals and nutrients such as
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more delicious tea. We also want to prove that drinking tea can make us healthier and sometimes can help cure illness. We think that people should drink tea to make our immune system stronger. Camote tops tea is high in complex carbohydrates‚ and dietary fiber; deficient in protein. Also it helps our blood regulation‚ so it’s very healthy to make it as a tea. We also made this study because many people thought that only rich can drink tea‚ this study can prove it wrong. This study is intended for people
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Carbohydrates monosaccharide’s Glucose * Is the most common monosaccharide‚ and it plays a major role in nutrition because it is a readily available source of energy. Fructose * Is chemically similar to glucose but it is found only in fruits & honey. GA lactose * Does not occur naturally in foods‚ but it forms as a result of the digestion of the disaccharide. Disaccharides Are formed through the combination of any 2 monosaccharides. * Glucose +fructosesucrose * Glucose+
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Introduction: Constipation is an unpleasant and often distressing symptom that can happen to anyone at any time. Regularity of bowel movement is different for every person. “The diagnosis of constipation is based on the patient’s history‚ physical examination‚ possibly results of a barium enema and stool testing for occult blood”. (Day et al‚ 2010). Symptoms include frequency of defecation; hardness of stools; abdominal fullness or bloatedness‚ and abdominal pain. (Prynn‚P.‚ 2011). It is non-life-threatening;
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suppository for constipation every morning. Which action should the nurse take first? a. Encourage the patient to increase oral fluid intake. b. Assess the patient about risk factors for constipation. c. Suggest that the patient increase intake of high-fiber foods. d. Teach the patient that a daily bowel movement is unnecessary. ANS: B The nurse’s initial action should be further assessment of the patient for risk factors for constipation and for his usual bowel pattern. The other actions may be appropriate
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hard and dry stools less than three times a week. In some cases‚ constipation also may make you feel bloated or sluggish or experience discomfort or pain. Fortunately‚ a few common-sense lifestyle changes‚ including getting more exercise‚ eating high-fiber foods and drinking plenty of water‚ can go a long way toward preventing or alleviating constipation. Symptoms Not having a bowel movement every day doesn’t necessarily mean you’re constipated. You’re likely constipated‚ however‚ if you: Pass a
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What are hemorrhoids? Hemorrhoids are blood vessels‚ normally present in and around the anus and lower rectum‚ that have become swollen due to stretching under pressure. These are very common in both men and women‚ and about half the population have hemorrhoids by age 50. Hemorrhoids are also common in pregnant women due to the pressure of the fetus in the abdomen‚ as well as hormonal changes‚ which cause hemorrhoidal vessels to enlarge. The process of childbirth also puts severe stress of these
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eating habits Change in usual foods or eating patterns. Urine has scanty amounts and yellowish in color Constipation related to little amount of fiber diet and inadequate water intake manifested by dry and hard stool. Experiencing constipation due to sudden change in eating pattern with little amount of fiber diet and inadequate water intake . Low fiber diet results in low fecal residues‚ which can reduce the frequency of bowel action that is evidenced by dry and hard stool Short term : After 4
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