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A Simple Concept on Proper Nutrition
Since childhood, we are always being reminded about taking vitamins, eating nutritious foods, avoiding junk and fatty foods, drinking enough glasses of water, plus performing various exercises – all of these constitute to what is considered as...
Factors that Affect the Nutritional Requirements of an Individual
The factors that affect the nutritional requirements of an
individual are the quality and quantity of the food they eat,
the efficiency of their digestive system in absorbing and
utilizing eaten food and biochemical availability.
The quality...
Importance Of Nutrition For Children & Parents
They are beautiful, energetic, entertaining and they continually teach us as they grow and learn. Who are they? Your children, and second to the gift of life, the next greatest gift you can give them is good health through nutrition. As they...
Nutrition Is More Than The Nutrition Facts Box
Most people pay little attention to the nutritional content of their food until they are on, or about to begin a diet. Then they take a keen interest in seeing which diet has less calories or less carbohydrates. But it is a simple fact that most...
Taking Nutrition Seriously
The importance of good nutrition is nothing new. Back in 400 B.C., Hippocrates said, "Let food be your medicine and medicine be your food." Today, good nutrition is more important than ever. At least four of the 10 leading causes of death in the...
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The Role of Nutrition in Preventing Dementia
A recent review of studies investigating cognitive decline in later life has drawn attention to the fact that many dementia patients suffer from a lack of vitamin B12 and folic acid.
In a paper published by Ross Andel and Tiffany Hughes of the University of Florida's School of Aging Studies, strong evidence is presented that points to a connection between mental deterioration and low levels of these important nutrients.
It is recommended that people
make a point of including vitamin B12 in their diets by increasing consumption of foods such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and dairy products. Supplementation is also very helpful, especially for vegetarians, and those over 50.
About the Author
Jeremy Maddock is the webmaster of Immune Wellness, your source for high quality information about vitamins and supplements.
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