Fat and Water-Soluble Vitamins Eric Lopez 05/04/2013 SCI/241 There are two categories of vitamins needed in the human body. The first are water-soluble vitamins‚ such as B/B-complex and C. The second category is fat-soluble vitamins‚ such as vitamins A‚ D‚ E‚ and K. Water-soluble vitamins are absorbed in the intestine. Once the intestine absorbs them‚ the circulatory system carries them to certain tissues. Fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed in the intestines also‚ but the lymph system carries the
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Proteins are the building blocks of our cells. The proteins that are in our body and ingested are broken down into amino acids and used throughout the body. Our bodies need protein to provide fuel to do the basic of functions. Protein helps to give energy and helps with muscles‚ bones‚ and cells growth. There are two different types of proteins. Complete protein provides all the amino acids that are needed within the body. Incomplete proteins provide some but not all of the necessary amino
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3-Day Diet Analysis Week 1 assignment 10/21/2012 SCI/241 Cassandra Cook I know that my eating habits are not that great. I work at a fast food restaurant full time so mainly my lunches are fast food. Lately‚ I have not been eating as much of what I usually due since becoming pregnant and I want to provide best for my unborn child. I like a lot of canned foods though such as chicken noodle soup and raviolis. I know there is not much nutrients in canned foods though. When I make dinners for
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program because within a few seconds of entering my data it provides me with clear a snapshot of my nutrition‚ not only statistically but also graphically. My total calorie intake for the average day is low when compared to RDA values (Recommended Dietary Allowance) and that is the plan I have been following since my brief Personal Evaluation in week two. I was overweight‚ 145 pounds‚ at the time and I started following a 1500-calorie diet knowing that my RDA is around 2000 calories. This 500 calorie/day
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Understand Your Fats and Fiber SCI/241 October 2012 Instructor: Jared Underwood There are both good fats and bad fats; staying away from bad fats can be easy if you know what you are looking for. The fats that are bad for us are saturated‚ and trans fats and the better fats are monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. Saturated fats turn solid at room temperature because they have a chemical makeup where the carbon atoms are saturated with hydrogen atoms. Trans-fatty acids are fats that have
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winning to the extreme. Athletes today are using various supplements to increase their size‚ muscle mass‚ and their potential to perform well. Athletes have been taking all kinds of supplements to gain an edge on their opponents. Little do they know‚ these supplements are not FDA approved. No one knows the long-term effects of these supplements on the human body. The use of non-FDA approved supplements should be banned from sports. Supplements are supposed to be taken to make up for a deficiency
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THE NO-FAIL SUPPLEMENT GUIDE Science-Based Supplementation Protocol By Sean Nalewanyj - Copyright & Disclaimer Before beginning any new exercise‚ nutrition or dietary supplement program you should consult a physician first. The information presented herein is not meant to treat or prevent any disease or to provide the reader with medical advice. If you are looking for specific medical advice then you should obtain this information from a licensed health-care practitioner. This publication
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pharmaceuticals is the regulation of prescription drugs versus over the counter herbal supplements. The Food and Drug Administration‚ the FDA‚ studies prescription drugs for years before releasing and allowing them to be prescribed to the public. Up until 2010‚ the FDA was able to regulate herbal supplements (1). The information I came across was new and shocking to me for I am guilty of taking a few herbal supplements‚ and my parents take multiple on a daily basis. I did not know that products can
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Fat- and Water-soluble Vitamins Vitamins are primarily classified by solubility. Some vitamins are soluble in water and others are soluble in fat. “According to The National Institute of Health‚ the body needs 13 vitamins for normal health.” This includes vitamins A‚ C‚ D‚ E‚ K and the B complex vitamins‚ thiamine‚ riboflavin‚ niacin‚ pantothenic acid‚ biotin‚ B6‚ B12 and folate. Each of these vitamins provides a variety of functions to the body which can be obtained from a well balanced diet
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Nutritional Plan Name SCI/241 Date Teachers Name Final Paper For nine weeks this course had me analyzing my dietary and exercise habits. I researched my eating habits at the USDA Food Pyramid Guide and was provided with recommendations on what and how much I should be eating. This information combined with recommended exercises and information I learned in this class has resulted in my creating a lifetime personalized nutrition‚ diet‚ and exercise plan. First and foremost
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