Essays Tagged: "Vitamin"

Beta-Carotene

n. A molecule of alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, or cryptoxanthin can be split into two molecules of vitamin A in the body but the conversion of beta-carotene is by far the most effective. The six caro ... e same as eating a vegetable. Scientists suspect there are other natural ingredients that work with vitamins to promote health.It is also possible that a beta-carotene supplement derived from natural ...

(3 pages) 46 0 4.0 Feb/1997

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine

Cystic Fibrosis

ause heart strain resulting in death. Osteoporosis results from poor utilization of the fat-soluble vitamin D, which is necessary for proper calcium metabolism. The bones become porous and brittle. De ... hich is necessary for proper calcium metabolism. The bones become porous and brittle. Deficiency of vitamin A occurs from the body's inability to absorb fats from which vitamin A is obtained. Sexual d ...

(7 pages) 134 0 4.4 Mar/1997

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Diseases

Health and Nutrition. This essay is a paper mainly used for a health class. It talks about how to take care of yourself by excercising and eating right.

won't eat as much and they are very low in fat.The last main thing to do to stay healthy is to take vitamins. Vitamins put minerals into your body that most modern day foods do not contain. One good e ... Vitamins put minerals into your body that most modern day foods do not contain. One good example is vitamin C and Magnesium. Really, the only types of food and drinks that contain a significant amount ...

(6 pages) 345 0 3.3 Jun/2002

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Health & Fitness

Nutrition

estion 5? 1 pointI was over the recommended amount for every mineral, on all three days.7. How much vitamin A and vitamin C did you consume each day? 2 pointsDay One- Day Two- Day Three-Vitamin A- 254 ... C did you consume each day? 2 pointsDay One- Day Two- Day Three-Vitamin A- 2540.9 Vitamin A- 2111.7 Vitamin A- 1426.9Vitamin C- 144.1 Vitamin C- 271.6 Vitamin C- 52.88. Were you over or under the reco ...

(2 pages) 164 0 3.0 Mar/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Health & Fitness

Lab Report on milk co-motion.

. Bile contains bile acids, which are critical for digestion and absorption of fats and fat-soluble vitamins in the small intestine. Many waste products are eliminated from the body by secretion into ...

(2 pages) 59 0 4.4 Apr/2003

Subjects: Science Essays > Biology

How light intensity effects vitamin C?

IntroductionAscorbic acid, commonly known as Vitamin C, is important to the human diet. It helps the body form connective tissue, bone, teeth, bl ... blood vessel walls, and assists the body in assimilating iron and amino acids. A diet deficient in Vitamin C may cause a person to develop scurvy. Symptoms of this disease, which include joint stiffn ... gums, livid spots on skin, and prostration (extreme physical weakness), can be prevented by adding Vitamin C to one's diet. Plants and some animals make their own Vitamin C, but humans do not. For th ...

(4 pages) 44 0 3.0 Nov/2003

Subjects: Science Essays > Chemistry

Do the potential risks justify stopping development of GM foods when they would be of benefit to the developing countries?

ess fortunate than us. There are many diseases in third world that can be cured by simply have more vitamins in their diet. As most of these countries use rice as their base food, scientists have comb ... ntries use rice as their base food, scientists have combined a gene from a daffodil, which produces Vitamin A, and added it to rice. This will stop people from becoming blind, as they will be getting ...

(2 pages) 47 1 4.0 Dec/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues

Nutrients

Vitamin CVitamin C is used for the formation of the connective tissues of the body. Vitamin C also p ... tissues of the body. Vitamin C also protects cells from ageing. Scurvy which is cause by a lack of vitamin C and people with Scurvy have loose teeth and their wounds do not heal well. Green leafy veg ... well. Green leafy vegetables such as spinach and in citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons and limes.Vitamin D is needed in the body for the efficient uptake and use of calcium ions If there is a lack ...

(1 pages) 61 1 4.1 Jul/2004

Subjects: Science Essays > Biology

Fast Food Consumption

nt to those people who work.People who consume fast meals frequently lack proper nutrition; such as vitamins. The lack of nutrients in fast food is well known to the world. Vitamins carry various fat- ... growth and activates the bodies' metabolic processes. If fast foods do not contain certain types of vitamins then fast meals are not as good as anything else. Of course certain fast meals do have adeq ...

(2 pages) 165 3 3.0 Oct/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays

Nutrition

e six main types of nutrients used to maintain body health. They are carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water. They all must be in balance for the body to function properly. There ... proteins. Besides having a high concentration of energy, fat acts as a carrier for the fat soluble vitamins, A, D, E, and K. Also, by helping in the absorption of vitamin D, fats help make calcium av ...

(6 pages) 132 0 0.0 May/2005

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Society and community

Disease Related to Nutrition - Osteoporosis

le that are lactose intolerant.Calcium isn't the only substance that can help prevent Osteoporosis. Vitamin D helps the body in calcium absorption. It helps calcium leave the intestine and enter the b ... ody in calcium absorption. It helps calcium leave the intestine and enter the bloodstream. Think of Vitamin D as being the catalyst for allowing Calcium to do its job. The most abundant form of gettin ...

(4 pages) 128 0 4.4 Mar/2006

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Diseases

What does boiling do to vegetables?

less drops are needed. The graph shows the effect that cooking hat on food: because of the boiling, vitamins are lost. The loss of vitamins is due to the fact that when heated, the cell membranes burs ... itamins is due to the fact that when heated, the cell membranes burst, releasing the ascorbic acid. Vitamin C, the most reactive reducing agent known to occur naturally in living tissues, is an essent ...

(2 pages) 14 0 4.0 Aug/2006

Subjects: Science Essays > Biology > Plant Biology

Nutrition

uired for proper nutrition fall roughly into three major groups: proteins, carbohydrates, and fats; vitamins, minerals, and water are also important.PROTEINS:Protein in the diet provides amino acids f ... for the body (especially the pancreas) to handle in large doses. Simple carbohydrates also lack the vitamins, minerals, proteins, and fiber that generally accompany foods rich in complex carbohydrates ...

(5 pages) 338 0 4.3 Sep/2006

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Health & Fitness

Health and Eating Smart

?The essential nutrients for health are: water, carbohydrates, minerals, fiber, fats, proteins, and vitamins.The main function of each one is:Water helps transport nutrients, removes wastes, and regul ... time. Energy from complex carbohydrates such as starches last longer and are also a good source of vitamins and minerals.Minerals There are two types of minerals which are major minerals and trace mi ...

(10 pages) 242 0 5.0 Nov/2006

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Health & Fitness

The Importance Of Eating Healthily

buns, pasta or rice. These foods come from grain and they contribute iron, thiamin, riboflavin and vitamins to the human body. It would be a good idea to build each of your meals around a hearty grai ... It would be a good idea to build each of your meals around a hearty grain dish. Grains are rich in vitamin B, zinc, as well as protein and fiber. Grain is full of vitamins and is extremely healthy fo ...

(3 pages) 63 1 3.0 Oct/2001

Subjects: Science Essays > Biology

Food Journal Analysis

nded or acceptable range of 2938 which means it exceeds my energy needs for the day. For most of my vitamin intake (in mg), they also exceeded the recommended or acceptable ranges. The numbers indicat ... is a way to make up for the nutrients versus calorie count. This leads us to the next item in line, vitamins and nutrients.My meals provided me with more than enough nutrients for the day. As recorded ...

(6 pages) 398 0 5.0 Sep/2007

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Health & Fitness

Food Journal Analysis

ded or acceptable range of 2013, which means it exceeds my energy needs for the day. For most of my vitamin intake (in mg), they also exceeded the recommended or acceptable ranges. The numbers indicat ... My meals provided me with more than enough nutrients for the day. As recorded, my intake of all the vitamins listed in the CNNP list has also exceeded the recommendation. My foliate intake is at 340.9 ...

(6 pages) 270 1 3.7 Nov/2007

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine

Human Nutrition - Study notes II

ignificance•Describe the physiological functions and sources of proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, and fiber.•Evaluate the micro and macro nutritive contributions of selected ... fely hydrated8)How safe is the water we consume?9)Water-related Illnesses10)Bottled water industry7.Vitaminsa.Vitamin toxicityb.Vitamins: fat soluble1)Vitamin A2)Vitamin D3)Vitamin E4)Vitamin Kc.Vitam ...

(2 pages) 39 0 5.0 Aug/2008

Subjects: Science Essays

Food Journal Analysis Three

in enough of certain food groups will in turn, fail to take in enough of the recommended amounts of vitamins and nutrients. Our bodies rely on our intake of certain micronutrients in order to function ... ow-fat cheese, and eat it in moderation.My analysis shows that I did not consume enough calories or vitamins and minerals in comparison with the recommendation. Now that I look back on the day that I ...

(5 pages) 85 0 0.0 Sep/2008

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Health & Fitness

Healthy Eating Starts with Children

p a majority of the obesity problem plaguing the nation today.Taking in the daily recommendation of vitamins and minerals will allow the body to be healthy and strong however; in some situations a per ... the body to be healthy and strong however; in some situations a person might need to take a multi- vitamin to help fill their daily regimen of proper vitamins and minerals. Another benefit of taking ...

(4 pages) 61 0 0.0 Dec/2008

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Health & Fitness