CHEMISTRY OF LAETRILE ( AMYGDALIN / VITAMIN B17) AUTHORS: Audrey De Jesus Rowie Joy Pilapil Shariel Eunice Juanillas Polytechnic University of the Philippines College of Science Department of Nutrition and Dietetics Sta. Mesa‚ Manila ABSTRACT Vitamin B-17‚ commonly known as "Amygdalin”‚ is a plant substance found naturally in raw nuts and the pips of many fruits‚ particularly apricot pips‚ or kernels. It is also present in plants such as lima beans‚ clover and sorghum. Laetrile‚ on the other
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that they eat. The researcher came out to the idea to make a nutritious food that will help the student to get mineral and vitamins through the food that they eat. Fruits and vegetables are one of the healthy foods found on earth. This type of category includes all frozen‚ canned fruit/vegetables and French food. Fruits and vegetables are the good source of minerals‚ vitamins and fibers. It is suggested to have around five portions of fruit and vegetables daily. Pastillas or Milk Candy was one
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about the effectivity of Moringa Olefeira‚ also known as “Malunggay”‚ when used as an ingredient for cooking oil. We chose Moringa Olefeira for a reason; gram for gram‚ “Malunggay” leaves contain: seven times the vitamin C in oranges‚ four times the Calcium in milk‚ four times the vitamin A in carrots‚ two times and the protein in milk and three times the Potassium in bananas. Using this so called “Wonder Vegetable” (according to the elderly)‚ we could
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many things that you cannot expect. These following are some foods that should be included in your diet. Low-fat or non-fat milk and milk products These products contain vitamin A. Vitamin A can help prevent your skin from getting acne. Some people with special health condition cannot convert the beta-carotene in foods to vitamin A to use for the body. But‚
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Protein requirement. *Functions of protein in fish. *Sources of protein in fish feeds. *Factors affecting protein requirement in fish. iii. Vitamins and minerals. *Introduction (Definition and brief explanation of vitamins). *Classification of vitamins i.e. water soluble and oil soluble; macro and micro vitamins. *Functions of different vitamins in fish. *Functions of various in fish and livestock. iv. Non nutrients feed components; *Introduction (Definition and brief explanation of non
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Malnutrition in the Philippines. Ravenholt A. PIP: In the Philippines poverty and pervasive malnutrition are not limited to families of deprived seasonal workers. Undernourishment is endemic and increasing throughout most of this archipelago of some 7100 islands‚ and is compounded by the prevalence of intestinal parasites and gastrointestinal diseases which health workers estimate deprive youngsters of at least 5-10% of the nutritional value in food they do consume. This problem is particularly
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Chapter 1: The Science of Nutrition Fact or Fiction? Eliminating all fat from the diet will improve health. Avoiding carbohydrates will lead to weight loss. Protein is the most important nutrient. As long as you take a vitamin and mineral pill each day you don’t have to worry about eating healthy. Our genes determine our weight. Superfoods? Example: WebMd Low fat or Example: Be Well Buzz: Goji Berries fat-free plain yogurt Eggs
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PHYSIOLOGIC VALUE OF FOOD Organic compounds * Protein * Lipids * Carbohydrates * Vitamins Inorganic elements * Water * Minerals Vit & min * Act as a catalysts which prompt the 3 major nutrients –carbohydrates ‚ protein‚fats METABOLISM * “Metabolismos”-to change or alter * Chemical process of transforming foods into complex tissue elements and of transforming complex body substance into simpler ones‚ along with the production of heat energy * Is the totality of the
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the best combination of foods that would provide the essential amino acids of a complete protein. Rice and Black Beans 13. In the Vegan diet there is a concern the individual may suffer from Vitamin B-12 deficiency. What precaution could be made in order to avoid this problem? Take a Vitamin Supplement 14. With Todd’s diet how will it lower his chance of having CVD? The diet is low in saturated fats 15. What food choice provides Todd with the best source of
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____________________________________________________________________________ Ginataang Adobong Manok sa Piña with cheese and chili I. Ingredients 1 kg chicken (adobo cut) 3 cloves garlic 1 medium onion 60mL (1/3 cup) soy sauce 50mL (1/4 cup) cane vinegar 240 mL of Pineapple Juice 5 pieces wild chili (siling labuyo) ¼ tsp. of pepper 2 tbsp. of olive oil 1 piece chicken broth cube 2 tbsp. oyster sauce 45g cheese 180mL Coconut milk (kakang gata) II. Procedure 1. Pound 3
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