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Introduction Despite living in the age of gastronomic abundance, we do not always make the right dietary choices. This tendency is reflected in the ubiquitous nature of chronic disease. Harmful conditions that are at least partially related to nutrition are quite common nowadays. This essay argues that people dealing with...
Analyzing the food supplements, it can be stated that most if not all of them specifically indicate that they do not cure, treat, or prevent any disease (“Cytosport Cytogainer – Vanilla Shake”). Merely, they are a concentration of ingredients, which provide the organisms of different combinations of elements, usually difficult...
Cancer and HIV/AIDS- the two insatiable killer diseases, still continue to remain objects of mystery to the medical fraternity. Although billions of dollars are spent each year on medical research in these areas for the past few decades, there have only been sparks of victory till now. Whatever be the...
Introduction The negative impact of food production and consumption on the environment has become an issue of growing importance over the past years. The problem has been addressed on various levels, with both producers and consumers being encouraged to promote sustainability by providing and making conscious food choices. The studies...
Abstract Water is very is important for life and therefore its quality is of high priority. Nitrite and nitrate concentration in water supplies are vital pointers to water quality. Public health becomes jeopardized with an increase in the concentration of nitrates and nitrites. Nitrates are converted to nitrites and nitrosamines...
Soul food is the ethnic African-American cuisine traditionally cooked in the Southern United States. The term was invented in the mid-1960s when the Black Power movement was gaining momentum and African Americans tried to emphasize their unique culinary traditions (Avieli & Markowitz, 2018). Besides being a traditional cuisine of the...
Cereals are significant basis of protein for human nutrition. These have little worth due to the limits in the quantity of vital amino acids like lysine. Such insufficiencies emerge from the little levels of amino acids in the prolamin storage proteins. Genetical production techniques to raise both total protein content...
Every day people face loads of unchecked nutritional information published online. It can become dangerous for some individuals who decide to change their diets based on such false or unsupported claims. For instance, there is a lot of negative information about carbohydrates that can be found on the Internet. One...
Food and wine pairing is an imprecise process and a personal choice, depending on individual tastes and preferences. However, there is a variety of guidelines and recommendations based on characteristics such as a state of stability and synergy (Wine and food pairing, 2017). Considering the number of sugars, acids, or...
Food consumption habits are essential because they directly influence an individual’s state of health and lifespan. According to Bittman et al., the government’s lack of consistent national food policy is harmful to American citizens, leading to the development of dangerous chronic conditions (870). Moreover, without the presence of unanimity in...
The impact of the commercial sector on the politics of the government in the 21st century cannot be underestimated. The rules of production and distribution, ethical standards, and consumption policy are often dictated by multinational, worldwide organizations, which have a significant influence on the global market. Nestle (2013), in her...
Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) is a phenomenon that occurs when the working honeybees massively die, leaving a queen and immature bees to care for the process inside the hive. The researchers single out several main factors affecting the phenomenon. The first factor concerns neonicotinoid insecticides and other chemical use, which...
Food is associated with one of the basic needs of a person, so many people do not pay specific or any attention to the matter. However, food has always been an important part of people’s lives, and one of the mirrors reflects some national, cultural, and regional peculiarities. There is...
Introduction Today, humanity witnesses the third industrial revolution, or the broad implementation of innovative solutions into various spheres of activity. It contributes to increased effectiveness, better outcomes, and provides new opportunities for evolution. The contemporary digitalized society offers multiple opportunities for people to attain success in various spheres and benefit...
Adequate nutrition at an early age is one of the most important conditions that ensure harmonious growth, timely maturation of bone structures, and proper functions of various organs and tissues. It also influences optimal parameters of psychomotor and intellectual development, the body’s resistance to infections, and other adverse external factors...
There is an old saying that eating oysters is the same as eating money. The connections of the product to luxury stems from the high costs of its production associated with its complexity (Floyd). Because of this, many people are intimidated by oysters and develop misconceptions that prevent them from...
Diversity is a widely discussed concept these days – and, in some way, it started from food. While, traditionally, the food industry was looking for universals (products which would suit everyones taste), later, it started to lean more toward the idea of variability (Gladwell, 2004). This concept is based on...
Chromium was chosen as an element to discuss and analyze in the paper. Chromium (Cr) is categorized as a trace mineral that the body needs in microscopic quantities. Forming a variety of chemical compounds, chromium plays a significant function in carbohydrate, lipid, and protein metabolism and the activation of insulin...
Introduction The childhood obesity has become a serious issue in the past decade. Due to an unhealthy lifestyle, a lack of physical activity, and harmful dieting more children have become overweight and even obese. Nearly 19% of children aged 2-19 struggle with obesity (Coimbra et al., 2017). The Body Mass...
Cofnas, N. (2019). Is vegetarianism healthy for children?. Critical reviews in food science and nutrition, 59(13), 2052-2060. The article “Is vegetarianism healthy for children?” by Oxford scientist Nathan Cofnas was published in Critical Reviews in Food Science in 2018. The study is relevant, consisting of scientific evidence and surveys. This...
Introduction Teaching children a healthy lifestyle begins in the family, and if parents and other close relatives neglect certain behavioral norms, a child adopts these patterns and imitates them. One of the significant aspects of upbringing is addressing a healthy diet as an activity that not only stimulates children’s normal...
Introduction In this article, Lu (2016) argues that, in children, an unhealthy diet and body fat could potentially affect brain function, which ultimately leads to cognitive problems. According to the author, consuming foods rich in saturated fat and sugar could cause changes in children’s brains that impair their impulse control...
For this assignment, I have decided to take a look at various articles about dietary supplements. I think the topic is interesting and demands more attention from the public and researchers. In this paper I will focus on analyzing three articles on the issue: “Demand for dietary supplements spikes as...
Introduction Food is an essential part of our life, and it is hard to imagine the world without a variety of cuisines. Nowadays, it is not only a basic need for a human but also a source of pleasure and a good reason to spend time together with your relatives...
Abstract Type 2 diabetes mellitus is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases internationally. Some of the causes of T2DM include preventable factors like smoking, lack of physical exercise, and dietary habits. The objective of this paper is to determine the effects of nutrition on the development of T2DM. Data...
Introduction The current obesity crisis facing our youth today is the most unprecedented one in history. In the past three decades, obesity rates have gone up by over 300 percent and come with negative implications in the society, especially among children. This has exposed them to various obesity-related diseases, most...
Introduction The problem of obesity and excessive weight is one of the most actual now. Unfortunately, there are so many different products that cause much more harm than good. It is extremely important for every person to have only healthy products in his ration, as well as to organize the...
There is a maxim by Mark Twain that “The way to keep your health is to eat what you don’t want, drink what you don’t like, and do what you’d rather not” because of deterioration in the infirmity of body and soul is overwhelming. Therefore, Health becomes a success and...
Obesity is regarded as one of the major concerns in many countries. It has been acknowledged that there is an epidemic of this disorder in the USA (Ogden, Carroll, Kit, & Flegal, 2014). For instance, Rinehart and Oliver (2015) note that almost 70% of American adults aged 20 or more...
Elementary school students today are diverse by race, culture, and background. The student population includes non-Hispanic white, black, Asian, Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and other races. They represent different linguistic, social, and cultural groups. However, there is a problem that unites all of them. It is childhood obesity, and it should...
Introduction The aim of this essay is to suggest a healthy weight management plan for an obese individual. In doing so, I will evaluate some associated parameters of the subject including assessing the health impact of obesity, and how it is possible to restrict oneself to a caloric diet in...
Introduction The aspects of fast food, and related issues, generally entail numerous facts and considerations, and, all the research papers, which argue on the matters of fast food often touch upon the aspects of history, popularity, and harm. Originally, these are the most popular aspects of fast food research, and,...
Introduction A Healthy life involves various combinations of what is stored in the body and how it is managed. For one to lead a healthy life it is important to manage what you eat and the quantity of the food eaten, furthermore, exercises are also important for a healthy life....
Introduction Obesity is a widespread problem in the US. Many communities across the country are affected by the issue which threatens patients’ health and well-being often without them even realizing it. This paper aims to create an education plan for teenage patients and their parents to effectively inform them and...
The United States is home to many companies and individuals that promote the worldwide standards of attractiveness. Hollywood stars, famous athletes, and popular musicians set the hallmark for both female and male appearances, and the corporations controlling those celebrities use them to promote their views of femininity and masculinity. In...
Introduction The United States of America can be described remotely as the land of plenty of food. The amount of foodstuff in the United States has been on the increase as food producers have been increasing. The main food problem in the States now is not its shortage, but its...
Introduction Handling food requires a lot of hygiene and care to keep the resulting cuisine from contamination. With the development of organic foods derived from artificial plant and animals cells, placing strict measures to guide the production, presentation and consumption of such foods necessitated the creation of bodies such as...
The Clark County has had a history of obesity since the year 2003 and before. The problem has been persistent over a period of time. The problem has been occasioned by the lack of proper care from the parents. The parents are always busy to have proper care of their...
Introduction Soda is a drink that is made by mixing flavored syrups that are put under pressure and dissolved under carbon dioxide. The carbon dioxide is usually mixed to the drink when it is at very low temperatures. The colder the drink, the more carbon dioxide can be mixed into...
Introduction As the world entered the 21st century, humanity faced issues that were deemed of utmost importance since thy concerned future survival of the race. Overpopulation and availability of food formed the greatest percentage of the issues in the millennium goals. Food systems particularly what humans have to eat and...
Introduction The economy of the UK has improved drastically over the years. UK is now renowned a conducive area in which to carry out businesses and has risen in areas of food and drink technologies, medical devices and transport technologies for instance rail and aerospace (Gutnik, 1984). The bottled water...
This advertisement presents a surprising image for the viewer depending upon how they first view it. At first glance, it can either appear to be a large mousetrap complete with a plate of appetizing cheese or it can be seen as a rustic dining table and chairs set with an...
The contemporary world is increasing from time to time. This increase considers the growth of the population and, in return, the same growth of needs that should be satisfied. The life of a human being is hard to imagine without the extent of food, meals, and crops, as the main...
Genetically altered foods have recently become a subject of heated discussion among scientists, politicians, and journalists. It is hypothesized by some that such products may constitute a significant threat to the health of the global population, while others reject these misgivings and argue this is just a new stage in...
In 2007 Harvard study reported that out of 3,000 adults 40% of binge eaters and those with eating disorders were male. Only a couple of years ago eating disorders were characteristic for women only with cases involving men being so few that doctors rarely turned attention to them. These days,...
Introduction Food hygiene standards are perhaps the most important for any country to observe due to the damage which the food of poor quality may bring to the health of the population. In the light of the health problems caused by sub-quality food, new strategies started to be worked out...
Introduction It is common knowledge that Americans are struggling to maintain a healthier lifestyle. According to one study, “…the US has experienced a steady and steep increase in the prevalence of obesity” (Crawford & Jeffery, 2005). This may also be true in many parts of the world but America always...
Introduction Some people have referred to it as a pandemic that is not getting the full attention it requires. Obesity and specifically childhood obesity have been on the increase in the developed world for the last 10-15 years. Childhood obesity represents serious health consequences in the future and looking at...
There is a growing problem of hunger facing most of the world’s population. Many thousands die from starvation daily, and as the population increases, this problem escalates, which further necessitates the desperate need for a reliable supply of food. The technology of bioengineered foods, sometimes referred to as genetically modified,...
Culture basically refers to people way of live and is dependent on the norms, values, attitudes, beliefs and cognitive mapping held by people. Societies values and belief systems determines what is acceptable as food and what is not considered as food in the society. Consideration here denotes the quality of...
In his book Fast Food Nation (2001), Eric Schlosser argues that fast food has greatly influenced American society and culture. As he discusses the development of the nation about the development of fast-food chains, Schlosser begins to paint a picture of how philosophies introduced within organizations such as McDonald’s have...
Introduction GM foods are those kinds of food items that have had their DNA’s changed by usual breeding; this process is also referred to as Genetic Engineering. It involves redesigning and restructuring the cells of the living organisms which results in the creation of a completely new organism with preferred...
The basic hazard of taking children out to eat is their taste of food. No matter how injurious it is for their health, kids always tend to prefer fat foods. This is their common behavior and it quickly leads to kid obesity. The latest epidemic in the western world is...
Introduction Fast foods are often associated with recent times but when one reads Nicholas Howe’s “Fast Food America” it is easy to see that fast food joins have existed since the early 1990s. Dining places were often strategically placed along the interstate highways so that travelers might often drop in....
Introduction The Code of Federal Regulations defines natural flavors and flavorings as follows: “The term natural flavor or natural flavoring means the essential oil, oleoresin, essence or extractive, protein hydrolysate, distillate, or any product of roasting, heating or enzymolysis, which contains the flavoring constituents derived from a spice, fruit or...
Obesity is one of the central problems for the US healthcare system. According to Fildes et al. (2015), the probability of decreasing body mass index (BMI) or maintaining weight loss among obese patients is low. Therefore, traditional treatment frameworks based on community-based weight management programs are considered ineffective (Fildes et...
Since the mass introduction of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) into food in the 1990s, it has been highly controversial. Supporters state the positive aspects of GM foods, such as higher yields and improved nutritional value. However, there have been increased public health concerns. The primary controversies have been a lack...
Statement of Purpose The issue of labeling plant-based dairy remains controversial within years that is largely associated with the increasing consumption of such products. On the one hand, people state that such should not be labeled as they look like traditional milk and may be used as its substitute. On...
Introduction Dairy starter cultures can be defined as lactic acid bacteria that are added to food intentionally to promote fermentation. Their key function is to stimulate the generation of lactic acid from a disaccharide known as lactose. The resultant acid produces an acidic pH that is responsible for the preservation...
Introduction There is a variety of products that can be used in cooking to create delicious and exciting dishes. Not all plants are presented in a meal in their natural appearance; instead, plants are used to create products. This paper will discuss which plant products are added during the cooking...
Adolescent obesity is regarded as a serious health concern that has to be addressed in both school-based and clinical settings. The rate of overweight school-aged children and youth has reached approximately 30% in the past 30 years (Wright, Giger, Norris, & Suro, 2013). Although the growth was not significant in...
Caramelization is the oxidation of sugar that is widely used in cooking to add specific flavor (“What is Caramelization?”). In the planned experiment, the onion is used as the main product that will undergo this process. The composition of this vegetable includes sugar which means that during the caramelization onion...
Introduction I am proposing to research the presence of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in the American diet. I want to find out about any potential health impacts on obesity in order to help my readers understand whether GMOs should continue to be actively included in food production. Despite the benefits...
Introduction The diet of many contemporary individuals incorporates many manufactured products that contain refined sugar. In recent years, however, due to public discussions regarding the negative impact of this ingredient many artificial sweeteners were developed and incorporated into products such as soda. While these sweeteners offer a sweet taste at...
Obesity rates in school-aged children continue growing and influencing their development. In addition to personal concerns and social judgments, overweight and obese children are at risk for long-term health consequences, including cardiovascular problems, metabolic changes, and additional comorbidities (Karp & Gessell, 2015). Today, it is not enough to recognize and...
Citrus greening is a bacterial disease originating from China that was brought to the Americas in 2004 (Byrne et al. 506). Ever since, it has affected orange trees across South America, eventually reaching the southeastern shores of the USA. This disease influences the trees from the roots, slowing down metabolism,...
Introduction The issue of obesity is now trending globally. The absence of physical activity among individuals struggling with overweight is also prevalent. Moreover, these two problems combined have a great impact on children and may increase premature mortality rates in middle age (Muthuri, Onywera, Tremblay, Broyles, & Fogelholm, 2015). The...
Ethical Issues Apart from the positive intentions of the research, different ethical considerations have to be described. One of the issues is the leakage of confidential information about participants (Creswell & Poth, 2017). This problem has to be discovered of high importance since it may question the reliability of the...
Introduction Topic Research question: Is there a positive impact of lowering the consumption of high-calorie food? Working thesis: The decision of certain individuals to lower the consumption of high-calorie food created positive consequences, such as weight loss, reducing the risk of developing diabetes, and heart diseases. Angle: High-calorie food is...
Introduction Topic Research question: Could fad diets be considered as the efficient tool to improve the general state of a persons health or they result in significant deterioration? Working thesis: Fad diets could not be considered as the efficient and secure tool as there is no solid scientific rationale evidencing...
Assessing the quality of services provided by a university rarely goes past evaluating the type of knowledge offered to the students. Though knowledge acquisition is doubtlessly the key purpose of a higher educational establishment, it is not the only service that it should provide. Food service is also an integral...
Extraneous Variables Together with dependent and independent variables which include the stakeholders’ responses and attitudes to the change in school meals and the altered school diet correspondently, the researchers usually face extraneous variables. They are not the interest of the research but can influence its results. Thus, for the investigation...
Introduction The objective of the article was to show that without the participation of small and medium enterprises in the International Food and Beverage Alliance (IFBA), the impact by major multinational companies, through their pledges, would remain insignificant. Their share of the global packaged food sales is only 3.3 percent....
Arguments for and against GM Technology Currently, our world faces a major problem of the shortage of food supplies to feed its growing population. Although scientists have discovered a possible way of tackling this problem by the use of genetically modified foods, this development has been surrounded by several facts,...
The major concern about the food people eat From a scientific point of view, it is quite critical to mention that health is the most important aspect or factor in foods that are fed on by people. Through numerous studies, it is evident that the secret to good health lies...
What are the pros and cons of setting the new serving size of a food product on food labels? The new FDA proposal to change the serving size of packaged food has its advantages and drawbacks. It would be convenient for consumers to have realistic information regarding nutrients at their...
Introduction Proper nutrition, as it is known, is an integral component of good health. Due to a large assortment today, it is not difficult to choose the products that are most useful for the human body and to follow a correct diet. Nevertheless, the cost of healthy food, as many...
People often consider diets as a temporary measure meant to help them attain the type of body they want. The problem with this way of thinking is that a diet is more than a measure; rather, it is the embodiment of a lifestyle choice. A diet can be considered as...
Introduction Many countries put the safety of their citizens as a priority. Hence, they have to come up with legislations that guide handling, storing and transmission of fresh and frozen goods. The Australian government, for instance, provides a series of guidelines that ensures that fresh and frozen products reach the...
In the contemporary rapidly developing world people are always on the move. They want to save time whenever it is possible. Hence, people prefer not to spend evenings in the kitchen cooking fresh dishes or wait at the restaurant to have dinner. The image of a happy housewife wearing a...
Introduction of Tequila Tequila is a regional specific name for a distilled beverage. The main ingredient for making this drink is the Blue Agave plant. It primarily comes from Tequila city in the Mexican state of Jalisco. It has a regional specificity. It flourishes well in the red volcanic soils....
Introduction Food belongs to the things without which humanity cannot exist. Therefore, when food producers face problems, all people inhabiting the planet do, too. When farmers do not have good harvests or when insects damage crops, when natural disasters destroy fields or the conditions of storage lead to the loss...
Introduction Food is a basic need and it must be satisfied for a person to stay alive. Adequate food supplies are therefore required for the human population to keep flourishing. For centuries, the food produced has been able to satisfy the demands of the global human community. However, the past...
Fad diets comprise of a single regimen or product; this implies that there is no variation and the user relies on limited source of energy. Fad diets have become a common option for people who want to manage their weights and for some diabetic patients willing to control their insulin...
Abstract The wide public has been concerned about the issue of whether food products with genetically modified organisms (GMO) should be labeled since the beginning of arguments on GMO implications for human health. Analysis of current scientific findings regarding the impact of food containing GMO suggests that there are strong...
The focus of the Article The article aims to not only develop a comprehensive understanding of how consumers from diverse class environments understand ethical eating and reinforce these ideas into routine food practices, but also to examine which participants in the sample have privileged access to ethical eating and which...
Abstract This study is concerned with the problem of the negative influence of trans fatty acids and sugar-containing foods (sweetened beverages in particular) on the health of consumers, and with possible regulations (bans, additional taxes) that might be recommended to reduce the adverse impact of these products. A qualitative analysis...
Diabetic nutritional plan for a 15-year-old type 1 diabetes mellitus patient suggests having three meals and two snacks between them, in order to keep the consumption of food even throughout the day. The patient is expected to eat at approximately the same time every day, in order to develop a...
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is a famous actor who is a former professional wrestler. As a result, his advice regarding diets and exercises is often perceived by the audience as credible and reliable. Johnson’s posts on Twitter include a lot of information regarding his dietary plans, supplements he takes, the...
In children suffering from obesity, is the education of parent in healthy lifestyle for the children compared with medication treatment, increase the outcome and prevention of obesity. Introduction and Background The incidence of overweight and obesity among children have become a global concern that is associated with increased health complications....
Introduction Childhood obesity is a global epidemic and public health problem that has been proven through studies to have serious morbidity, economic, and mortality costs that need to be addressed. The number of obese children has increased significantly over the last twenty-five years, owing to various reasons that have been...
The proposed advocacy campaign seeks to address the problem of childhood obesity. The approach will entail the use of powerful campaigns and educational processes to raise awareness of the major risk factors for obesity. The campaign will succeed it is seeks to support the changing needs of more people or...
Introduction Genetically modified organisms are organisms that are created after combining DNAs of different species to come up with a transgenic organism (McDonagh 8). Debates on GMOs have persisted since the introduction of genetically engineered foods. Although there is great promise about GM foods addressing the global problem of food...
Genetically modified organisms are organisms that are created after combining DNA from a different species into an organism to come up with a transgenic organism (McDonagh 8). The controversy surrounding the development and consumption of GMOs has been ongoing for years now. The development of genetically engineered organisms brings about...
These are plants and animals that are created by scientists through combining genes from other animals or plants. The combination of genes from different species creates a special species that does not occur naturally. Scientists believe that the use of GMOs as they are commonly referred to, is the way...
Introduction There can be indeed on a few doubts that, by subjecting a particular food-item (considered ‘ethnic’) to an anthropological analysis, we can well obtain a number of insights, into how this food-item the national identity of the peoples, associated with it (Harris 1986). It could not be otherwise, because...
Abstract Obesity is a medical condition that has been on the rise since the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Obesity is a global concern but it affects specific areas, which has raised concern on the control measures, for instance, Jewish children. Obesity is a problem in the Jewish community,...
Introduction The Slow Food movement started in the middle of 1980s by Carlo Petrini as a protest against the fast food industry and the call for returning to the traditional healthy eating habits. Founded in Italy, the Slow Food Movement spread rather quickly to Greece and then all over the...
“Can you imagine adding some fruits from your ornamental house tree to favorite dish? Would you be brave enough to exchange your traditional normal bread into a multi flavors gradients that collected from around the entire world? Dear reader, this month we would like to present a new recipe for...
Looking at the world around us, we can see two opposing directions. On the one hand, there is civilization and a society that is harming itself with bad habits, where only the apparent side of such a view shows that people rarely are taking care of themselves. On the other...
Abstract Obesity is increasing worldwide, and children have not been left out. An increase in the incidence rate of between 20% and 30% is realized every decade (Rosenbaum et al., 2011). Childhood obesity is a serious population health issue because of the adverse and fatal consequences that range from health,...
Dieting Dieting refers to the consumption of food in a really regulated manner. The goal for this is increasing, maintaining, or reducing body weight. When used together with physical exercise, the goal is usually weight reduction. This is particularly for individuals who are obese and overweight. However, some athletes have...
Nutrigenomics is a field of science that merges two smaller fields for application and research purposes (Müller & Kersten2003, p.8). Genome refers to the collective physical factor in a human being’s genetic definition. This collection of genes is primarily contained in the chromosome. Thus, the chromosome is the basic unit...
