Sugary- this is the 1 that people with diabetes should stay clear of, this is due to the “glucose getting into your bloodstream fast, this could cause a sudden rise in blood glucose levels”. (Rudy, 1999, Page 24)This is not saying that you cannot eat this kind of food; it just means that you should only eat it in small quantities. Starchy- this is the one that is okay for diabetics to eat “These foods increase the blood glucose even though they are not sweet in taste. The body digests them and breaks them down into glucose (sugar).
Plasma carries food from the stomach to cells but carries waste from the cells to the kidneys and intestine. The body needs lots of haemoglobin because it will combine with the gases; oxygen and carbon dioxide. The red cells carry the oxygen in the arteries and capillaries to cells of the body. One function of the blood is to transport materials within plasma and hemoglobin around the body. Plasma contains hormones, nutrients and waste substances.
The sequel of refeeding syndrome adversely affect nearly every organ system and include cardiac dysrhythmias, heart failure, acute respiratory failure, coma, paralysis, nephropathy, and liver dysfunction. The primary cause of the metabolic response to refeeding is the shift from stored body fat to carbohydrate as the primary fuel source. Serum insulin levels rise, causing intracellular movement of electrolytes for use in metabolism. The best advice when initiating nutritional support is to "start low and go slow". Recommendations to reduce the risk of refeeding syndrome
SCI/241 THE SCIENCE OF NUTRITION January13,2012 Human Digestion How the does the digestive system works to absorbs nutrients? Digestion starts with the smell of food, it activates the salivary glands. The gland secret saliva that moistens food, it also contains a digestive enzyme called amylase that breaks down some carbohydrates before it leaves the mouth. Then the food is swallowed and goes into the lumen through the esophagus. The esophagus muscles contractions called peristalsis forces the food through the sphincter valve and into the stomach.
Good nutrition is the balance of an adequate diet combined with with regular physical activity and is essential for good health. Inadequate or poor nutrition can lead to decreased health and lowered immunity increasing the risk of disease. Insufficient nutrition can also result in impaired mental and physical development. Once food is ingested by the body it can be broken down into macro or micro nutrients. Macro nutrients are the structural, energy providing parts of food they are required in small amounts by the body.
Therefore, they require an energy-dense diet high in protein, fats, and vitamins. Patients also receive additional A, D, E and K vitamins. Poor absorption also hinders patients’ ability to gain weight and to grow normally. However, the most serious impact of Cystic Fibrosis is still breathing. Doctors can recognize Cystic Fibrosis by testing the salt content of the sweat; it is much higher in people with the disease.
The blood consists of two major portions: blood cells and plasma. The functions of the cardiovascular system: the cardiovascular system is so important to our body, that if it stops for a minute, rapid death will occur. The flow of blood is necessary for existence of life. If the flow of blood stopped, life will stop. Cardiovascular system has three main functions: Transport of nutrients, oxygen and hormones to cells throughout our body and removal of metabolic wastes such as (carbon dioxide and nitrogenous wastes).
The condition of our bodies determines the level of joy we experience in life. The choices we make about what we put into our body impact our ability to efficiently accomplish our day-to-day tasks. If we want a “high performance vehicle”, we need to provide it with “high performance fuel”. (E. Cheraskin) The body synthesizes non-essential nutrients but is unable to produce nutrients essential for proper body function so these must come from the food intake. Essential nutrients include substantial quantities of macronutrients; carbohydrates, protein, fats and water, plus small quantities of micronutrients, vitamins and minerals (Rolfes, Pinna, Whitney, 2009).
Fruits and vegetables contain folate, which helps give you more energy and repairs cell damage caused by stress. Nuts and seeds. These contain vitamin E, which enhances your mood and boosts your immune system, as well as omega 3 fats that can help prevent surges in stress hormones. Foods high in magnesium. Too little magnesium in our diet can trigger headaches and fatigue.
This tells you what percentage of the calories you consumed came from each of the energy-yielding nutrients (protein, carbohydrate, fat) as well as the non-nutrient, alcohol. You will find this information on your profile page. 1.The US Dietary Goals are: Calories from protein: 12-20% Calories from carbohydrate: 45-65% Calories from total fat: 20-35% My Average intake was: Calories from protein: 12% Calories from carbohydrate: 39.8% Calories from total fat: 48.2% B. Discuss how your average daily intake of protein,