Dietary Supplements Report SCI/241 Dietary Supplements Report What are dietary supplements? Dietary supplements here in the United States can be found in foods that we eat or some drinks. They can be vitamins‚ minerals‚ herbs or other plants‚ amino acids‚ or parts of these substances. They can be in liquid‚ tablets‚ capsules‚ or pill forms. They add to the diet and should not be substituted for food that we eat. What are some benefits of taking dietary supplements? Dietary supplements
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(©Reinhard/Age Fotostock America‚ Inc.) CHAPTER 8 CONCEPTS I I I I I I I I I Thiamin‚ riboflavin‚ niacin‚ biotin‚ and pantothenic acid are B vitamins needed to produce ATP from carbohydrate‚ fat‚ and protein. Vitamin B6 is important for amino acid metabolism as well as energy production. Folate is a coenzyme that is needed for cell division. Vitamin B12‚ only found in animal foods‚ is needed for nerve function and to activate folate. Vitamin C is needed to form connective tissue and acts as
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Protein Article Research Sara Langrell December 15‚ 2011 Nutrition SCI/241 Dr. Venessa Lee Abstract: Athletes have been searching for years for a way to reduce the amount of recovery time between work outs. Based on this issue there has been quite a lot of research conducted to find out what can be done‚ if anything‚ to either reduce or eliminate recovery time. One of the theories is to increase protein intake above the daily recommended amount‚ thereby providing the body with additional
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Protein Article Research Christopher SCI 241 August 2‚ 2013 Protein Article Research Proteins are molecules that consist of amino acids. Our skin‚ muscles‚ bones and other parts of the body depend on these amino acids to help our bodies function properly. Enzymes‚ hormones and antibodies are proteins. Proteins work as neurotransmitters‚ and protein carries oxygen in the blood and throughout the rest of
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Human Digestion Summary SCI 241 August 8‚ 2013 Human Digestion Summary We all love to eat. I remember my parents used to tell me that in order for my food to digest properly‚ I would have to chew it one hundred times on both side to make it small as possible. They said that if the food was smaller it could digest quicker and easier. But most people do not know what happens to their food after they have chewed it up and swallowed it. Some may think that right after the food is swallowed‚ it
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Understanding Food Labels SCI/241 Understanding Food Labels The 5/20 rule is a healthy formula that an individual can follow to make sure that they are receiving the proper daily percentage in a serving. The 5/20 rule is making sure that if a serving of a particular nutrient is within an individual’s particular need. An example would be I am watching my saturated fat intake and carbohydrates. I have an 18 ounce jar of Jif Omega-3 peanut butter. There are 15 servings in a jar. A single serving
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Assignment: Human Digestion Summary SCI/241 - NUTRITION AURORA MERRY Assignment: Human Digestion Summary Write a 350- to 700-word summary in APA format describing the path food follows through the digestive system. Answer the following questions: How long does it take for food to go through the digestive system? How does digestion occur in each of the following parts of the digestive system? Large intestine Mouth Small intestine Stomach Note. Include descriptions of other organs or components
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Human Digestion SCI/241 Human Digestion The beginning of the digestive process starts with the smell and sight of food which activate the salivary glands. The mouth is the point at which food enters the digestive tract and continues the digestive process by chewing food. The food is then broken down into pieces and moistened by salivary glands which turn food into a bolus. The bolus goes down the pharynx into the esophagus which connects the pharynx to the stomach. The stomach is an organ
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Mineral and Water Function Essay Hailee Merkel SCI/241 January 20‚ 2013 Tiffany Edgar You may not realize exactly how important minerals are to us‚ but they actually play a huge role in our bodies. Not only do they take part in the structure of our body‚ but also help with regulation of the processes that maintains life. In reality there are 20 minerals that play a way bigger role than I ever knew in how healthy your body is and stays. Some minerals have a specific role it plays‚ where
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Shane Barber 7/24/2013 University of Phoenix SCI/241 Nutrition Instructor: Tiera Pack Lawyer Week 6 Mineral and Water Function What are the functions and sources of minerals? * There are two types of minerals‚ major minerals (macro minerals) and trace minerals (micro minerals). These are the essential minerals the body needs. * Macro minerals are * Calcium‚ functions for strong bones and teeth‚ sources are milk and green leafy vegetables. * Phosphorus‚ functions for acid
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