Diet and Nutrition
Fat
Fats are organic compounds that are made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen; they are the most concentrated source of energy in foods. Fats belong to a group of substances called lipids. Fats come in liquid or solid form. All fats are combinations of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. Fats can be called very saturated or very unsaturated depending on their proportions.
Fats are organic compounds that are made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen; they are the most concentrated source of energy in foods. Fats belong to a group of substances called lipids. Fats come in liquid or solid form. All fats are combinations of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. Fats can be called very saturated or very unsaturated depending on their proportions.
Protein in diet
Proteins are complex organic compounds. The basic structure of protein is a chain of .
Proteins are complex organic compounds. The basic structure of protein is a chain of .
Fast foods
Fast foods are quick, reasonably priced, and readily available alternatives to home cooking. While convenient and economical for a busy lifestyle, fast foods are typically high in calories, , , sugar, and salt.The fast food chains and restaurants have responded to the increasing awareness of the public about nutrition and attempted to help people concerned about health. For example, they now make ingredient and nutrition information available on their menus. Despite these changes, however, in order to maintain a healthy diet, it is necessary to choose fast foods carefully.
Fast foods are quick, reasonably priced, and readily available alternatives to home cooking. While convenient and economical for a busy lifestyle, fast foods are typically high in calories, , , sugar, and salt.The fast food chains and restaurants have responded to the increasing awareness of the public about nutrition and attempted to help people concerned about health. For example, they now make ingredient and nutrition information available on their menus. Despite these changes, however, in order to maintain a healthy diet, it is necessary to choose fast foods carefully.
Diet - constipation
Dietary factors that cause, worsen, or relieve .
Dietary factors that cause, worsen, or relieve .
Diet - calories
A person's caloric need is determined using a variety of mathematical equations. Age, height, current weight, desired weight, and height are taken into account.
A person's caloric need is determined using a variety of mathematical equations. Age, height, current weight, desired weight, and height are taken into account.
Caffeine in the diet
Caffeine is a substance that exists naturally in certain plants. It can also be produced synthetically and used as an additive in food products. It is a stimulant and a diuretic.
Caffeine is a substance that exists naturally in certain plants. It can also be produced synthetically and used as an additive in food products. It is a stimulant and a diuretic.
Sweeteners
There are two types of sweeteners: caloric (nutritive) and noncaloric (non nutritive). The caloric sweeteners provide 4 Calories per gram; and the noncaloric varieties provide zero.
There are two types of sweeteners: caloric (nutritive) and noncaloric (non nutritive). The caloric sweeteners provide 4 Calories per gram; and the noncaloric varieties provide zero.
Sodium in diet
Sodium is an element that the body needs to function properly.
Sodium is an element that the body needs to function properly.
Calcium in diet
Calcium is the most plentiful mineral found in the human body, accounting for 1.5% to 2% of an adult's total body weight. The teeth and the bones contain the majority of the body's calcium (about 99%). Calcium in these tissues is concentrated in the form of salts. Nerve cells, body tissues, blood, and other body fluids contain the remaining calcium.
Calcium is the most plentiful mineral found in the human body, accounting for 1.5% to 2% of an adult's total body weight. The teeth and the bones contain the majority of the body's calcium (about 99%). Calcium in these tissues is concentrated in the form of salts. Nerve cells, body tissues, blood, and other body fluids contain the remaining calcium.
Soluble vs. insoluble fiber
Soluble vs. insoluble fiber
Soluble vs. insoluble fiber
Salads and nutrients
Salads and nutrients
Salads and nutrients
Diet and disease
This article provides descriptions of nutritional and dietary elements that have proven relationships to certain diseases or conditions. For additional information on FDA-approved health claims, refer to .
This article provides descriptions of nutritional and dietary elements that have proven relationships to certain diseases or conditions. For additional information on FDA-approved health claims, refer to .