P2: Describe the characteristics of nutrients and their benefit to the body. Answer: Characteristics of nutrients and their benefit to the body are carbohydrates, starch and non-starch polysaccharides, sugar substitutes and sugar. Carbohydrates are one of the main types of food. Sugar and starch are main types of carbohydrates these carbohydrates provide energy for the body. Liver breaks down carbohydrates into glucose which the body uses for sugar.
Outcome1 1) Define the main food groups • Fruits - The fruit food group encompasses a wide range of fresh fruits and fruit products, including dried, frozen and canned fruit, and 100 percent fruit juice. • Vegetables - Any vegetable or 100% vegetable juice counts as a member of the Vegetable Group. Vegetables may be raw or cooked; fresh, frozen, canned, or dried/dehydrated; and may be whole, cut-up, or mashed. • Grains - Any food made from wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley or another cereal grain is a grain product. Bread, pasta, oatmeal, breakfast cereals, tortillas, and grits are examples of grain products.
(2) Regardless of the samples and the consumption by lab rats, the data continues to be inconclusive. The same article goes on to argue that , “Sugar and sugar sweetened beverages have been blamed for causing obesity, but the debate has raged for many years with little resolution.” (Rizkalla, 3) HFCS continue to be blamed, but the data is still unable to prove that HFCS are solely responsible for the obesity problem. The samples are too small, acute and so on, all lacking to prove that HFCS are the sole problem to the weight issues as some say they are. To blame HFCS as the main factor or only contributing factor to the weight gain problem is
And without a doubt the real problem with sugar lies with fructose, it is metabolized just like the fructose in fruit, but with some significant differences. First, the fruit is packed with additional nutrients, such as vitamins, minerals, and fiber, which regulate digestion and metabolism. As opposed to HFCS, it has no fiber or any other nutrient contribution other than calories (Kirby,
She believes the milk industry is one of capitalism’s greatest deceptions (De Vivo). Surprisingly, studies show that milk is not good for you and has little nutritional value. Milk can cause constipation, stomach aches, food rejection, reflux, and allergies. The milk industry’s biggest statement is that it contains a good source of calcium. According to Marcela and an article from Cindy Cleary and Jo DelAmor, calcium in milk cannot be absorbed in our bodies because there is not a sufficient amount of magnesium.
It is involved in breaking down a simple sugar called fructose. This is mostly found in fruits and can be used in the body for energy. Aldolase B is responsible in the second step of the metabolism of fructose. At this stage, the enzyme will break down the molecule fructose-1-phosphate into DHAP (dihydrozyacteone phosphate) and glyceraldehyde. Without aldolase B, this cannot be done (Hudon-Miller, 2012c) Mitochondrial Disease Cori Cycle If the amount of energy available to a cell would remain in that single cell during a Cori cycle, there would not be enough energy to convert the lactate back to glucose.
Carbohydrates are formed of carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen as the basics. In the body, carbohydrates are converted to glucose, used for energy throughout the body. Carbohydrates can be either simple or complex, and high-glycemic or low-glycemic. Examples of foods containing simple carbohydrates include fruits, vegetables, and dairy products. Breads and cereals contain complex carbohydrates, along with legumes.
Many companies selling these products make claims, for example, that creatine monohydrate is poorly absorbed and or poorly metabolized by the body. This is simply untrue: research has found that creatine monohydrate is highly absorbable. Some claim less “bloating” or other supposed effects of monohydrate, but don’t have a drop of data to support the claim, or even a feasible theory as to why their form would not have the effect vs. the monohydrate form. They often claim dramatically improved absorption over monohydrate (without data), fewer side effects (without data), the ability to reduce the number of non-responders to creatine (without data), etc. Are you starting to see a theme here?!
You'll also find it in processed foods ranging from salad dressings and ketchup, to jams, jellies, ice cream and many others - even bread. HFCS contains 14-percent fructose, much more than regular corn syrup. I'm concerned that it has disruptive effects on metabolism, because the body doesn't utilize fructose well, and humans have never before consumed it in such quantity.Of course, HFCS isn't solely to blame for the obesity epidemic. The AMA correctly pointed out that as consumption of HFCS rose, Americans were also consuming more calories (of all kinds) and becoming less active. All told, however, consumption of HFCS in the United States increased by more than 1,000 percent between 1970 and 1990, and a study published in the April 2004 issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, concluded that Americans over the age of two consume more than 300 calories daily from caloric sweeteners, one-sixth of their average daily calories.
12. Why is whole milk contraindicated for newborns? Cow's milk is not recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics for children under 1 year old. Infants fed whole cow's milk don't get enough vitamin E, iron, and essential fatty acids. They also get too much protein, sodium, and potassium.