Essays on Nutrition Page 9

This book edited by Thomas R. Blanche and Roger Wt Earle is described as a must have for strength and conditioning specialists. It covers a multitude of topics including how to improve performance, gym designs, muscle groups and how to strengthen them. This book is required reading in order to earn a CSCS (Certified Strength…

Food plays an intricate part in any given culture; it is a medium that is used to express love, and to pass down tradition from generation to generation. In Jimmy Santiago Baca’s poem “Green Chile”, Baca explores the value of chile peppers in his family and it’s heritage. Baca states that he “prefer[s] red chile”…

Malnutrition has been one of the major health problems in the world for years, and it still continues to be one. It leads to many deaths especially if not given attention. Malnutrition is mainly caused by poverty, dietary practices, and agricultural productivity. Malnutrition affects the daily performance of a person, and to do well, one…

Weight Obesity is one of the highest leading causes of death in the world. Most people struggle with disappointment and frustration with weight loss. Commonly, we are impatient, and want our fat melted away now. Americans spend millions of dollars a year on useless, so called miracle pills, or fat burning, movie star sponsored, elixirs….

During the turn of the century, breakfast would typically include meat and/or eggs because there were no designated “breakfast foods” at that time. During the late 1800s, breakfast experienced a significant change as cereal emerged as the primary element of morning meals. In addition to numerous branded cereals, individuals also developed preferences for various types…

Super Size Me Filmmaker Morgan Spurlock decided to go on a McDonald’s binge diet for one month in order to prove or disprove the health risks of fast food. Spurlock was given this idea by two girls who were at the time perusing lawsuits against the company for their health problems. The two girls claimed…

Introduction The leafy part of the Camote plant is familiarly known as the Kamote tops or Talbos ng Kamote, in Tagalog. Camote leaves are usually used as vegetables in some traditional Filipino cuisines. The antioxidants present in a Camote plant are believed to be mostly found within its leaves. Camote tops’ vitamins and minerals help…

Body types are a part of genetics that depict how the structure of your body is designed. The three major body types are the mesomorph, ectomorph, and endomorph. Although these are the main distinguishing types there are cases in which people land in between and hold characteristics of more than one body type. The mesomorph,…

Although Teresa is eating three meals a day she is not getting the recommended daily amount of nutrients from her diet. During her 24-hour diet recall, she only had 4 1/2 oz of grains and 4 oz of protein. She did not have any dairy, fruits, or vegetables. Teresa’s total caloric intake was almost 1400…

Environmental enthusiasts are increasingly embracing the trend of becoming locavores in order to safeguard the planet. They argue that being a locavore not only benefits the environment, but also enhances safety and affordability for everyone. Locavore communities aim to inspire more individuals to participate in this movement by offering tips and recommendations, which may appear…