According to Neil Campbell and Jane Reece, authors of Biology (2002), the principle foods that humans need are proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids, which are also known as fats. ... Because carbohydrates are able to be broken down and burned as fuel easily they are a good source for energy (Campbell; Reece, 2002). ... Carbohydrates come in two forms (Campbell; Reece, 2002). ... Simple carbohydrates provide individuals with immediate energy where as complex carbohydrates provide individuals with a greater amount of energy over time (Fordyce, 2002). According to Bruce Fordyce (2002), author o...

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Calculation: BMR = 7305kJ Activity Level factor = 1.7 (light-moderate) 7305 x 1.7 = 12418.5kJ Exercise per day = 60mins x 61kJ/min+ 90mins x 39kJ/min = 7170kJ Total daily energy = 12418.5kJ + 7170kJ expenditure = 19,588.5kJ (no energy required for growth) Calories per day = 4897.125 Calories (19,588.5kJ 4) Carbohydrate: Clyde Williams, a renowned sports scientist from England, indicated that athletes in preparation for prolonged heavy exercise should obtain 60-70 percent of their Calori...

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An anti-carbohydrate diet known as the Atkins (named after its creator Robert C. ... The skepticism is backed by the alleged kidney and liver problems that can be brought about by the high fat/low carbohydrate diet. ... His claims were that granulated sugar and over eating of carbohydrates were to blame. ... The concept of the diet regimen is pretty basic, you can eat all the protein you want as long as you avoid carbohydrates. ... Atkins makes no mistake about letting people know of the duality of carbohydrates. ...

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This leaves power athletes with a high energy production pathway that can utilize carbohydrates, phosphagen, and fat to manage higher intensity events, like sprinting. (Stellingwerff, Maughan, Burke, 2011) Carbohydrate oxidation is where sprinters get the majority of their ATP because they tend to train about 75% of their VO2 max. ... Nutrition for elite sprinters needs to focus on nutrient dense foods, mostly coming from carbohydrate sources. ... Therefore it is not necessary to eat excess carbohydrates on the days leading up to competition. ...

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Farzan Chishti's Brief Guide to Bodybuilding Who would have thought about writing a research report about Bodybuilding? After all, does it really take a great deal of knowledge hoisting heavy plates? The science and art of Bodybuilding is not as advanced as nanotechnology, but it does not come na...

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Rice is a rich source of carbohydrates low in sodium, therefore provides energy. ... Oat is considered by far the most nutritious cereal with high content of vitamin B1, B2, E, polyunsaturated fatty acids, carbohydrates, sugars, fiber and amino acids. ... Their nutritional properties help to reduce the risk of coronary heart diseases, provide slow burning complex carbohydrates, replenishing the body with iron stores (Plaza et al. 2003 and Thermo Sc. ...

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Athletes who participate in "thin-build" sports - gymnastics, dance, figure skating and long distance running - are at a greater risk of developing eating disorders than their "rowdy" sport counterparts. Since athletes are known to be competitive and perfectionistic, they are "at a predisposition to embody many obsessive traits, putting them at a higher risk for disordered eating" (Disordered). The constant pressure placed on athletes by family, coaches and their communities, may pressure them to engage in unhealthy practices in order to appease those expectations and achieve success on t...

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Important Facts the smallest unit of life is the cell instructions for development are contained in DNA collectively, all of the chemical processes in a cell are called metabolism producers often obtain energy from the sun homeostasis refers to the ability to maintain a constant internal environment cells in domains archaea and eubacteria lack nucleii plants are multicellular producers an educated guess might be called a hypothesis science is based on evidence philosophy is not a step in the scientific method an atom is the smallest unit of substance that retains the properties of the subst...

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Diabetes mellitus is a disease that in recent decades has shown progressive increase in its incidence and prevalence worldwide, In the us from 2006 to 2011 the incidence of this disease has increased as this scientific article says, "Among nearly 7 million adults aged 20 years or older, we estimated...

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At a time when nutritional needs are high (per unit body weight higher than at any other time after birth) the newborn must abruptly begin to swallow, digest, and absorb a variety of complex proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates. ... Each infant requires a certain amount of vitamins, minerals, proteins, water, energy, carbohydrates, and fats to meet its nutritional and developmental needs. ...

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LD appear in frequency as people live longer, especially if the risk factors include behavioural choices like a sedentary lifestyle or a diet high in unhealthy foods such as refined carbohydrates, trans-fats, or alcoholic beverages. ...

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Being physically active is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Individuals who participate in moderate or vigorous intensity physical activity can reduce their risk for disease and premature death (USDHHS, 1996). Physical activity has been shown to have the following health benefits: Reduces the risk of dying prematurely. Reduces the risk of heart disease. Reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. ...

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Imperialism occurs when a strong nation takes over a weaker nation or region and dominates its economic, political, or cultural life. European nations and Japan practiced this type of foreign policy throughout the 1800s and early 1900s. In every case, a nation would experience industrialization prior to practicing imperialism on a foreign nation or region. This was due to the nearly insatiable demand for cheap raw materials and the need for markets to buy manufactured goods. Abundant raw materials and vast markets are needed in order to maintain an industrialized economy. ...

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 Introduction 2 Review of Literature 3 Introduction 3 Summary by source 3 Source 1: When it comes to carbon footprints, location and lifestyle matter 3 Source 2: The well-heeled leave biggest carbon footprint 6 Source 3: Carbon footprint of low income households; does addressing fuel poverty conflict with carbon saving? 7 Source 4: The distribution of UK household CO emissions. 8 Comparison of sources 8 Methodology 9 Variables 10 Questionnaire 12 Collecting the data 11 Calculations 15 Analysis of Findings 20 Processing of Findings 21 Conclusion 21 References 21 Appendix Error! Bookmark ...

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One of the major issues of AIDS is that there is an increased requirement of 40% protein, 20% carbohydrates in their diet and they only have about 20% of the work energy that a non infected person has. ...

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Kingdom Protista What is Kingdom Protista? Kingdom Protista is a part of domain (also called "superkingdom") eukarya, which includes all organism composed of eukaryotic cells. Protista, the most diverse kingdom, includes more than 200,000 species (Corliss, 2001). It consists of eukaryotic microogranisms and their immediate descendants; some organisms in this kingdom may be more closely related to eukaryotes in other kingdoms (Plantae, Fungi, Animalia) than they are to one another (Tree of Life 1998). Recently is has been referred to as "protoctista" rather than "protista" because the term...

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biology Living things make up the world as we know it. Living things are involved in our life constantly, seeing that we are alive. There are five characteristics that are common to all living things. Living things are made up of one or more cells. Each cell is made up of living matter and is separated by a barrier that encloses the cell from its surroundings. ...

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Alexie first mentions this when Thomas walks into the Trading Post, describing its shelves "stocked with reservation staples: Diet Pepsi, Spam, Wonderbread, and a cornucopia of various carbohydrates, none of them complex." ...

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This essay is about the conservations surrounding the raw food movement through juicing that has swept America. It will start from the origins of raw foodism to the fad some of us are aware of today. Lots of researchers, nutritionists, and dietitians debate whether going on a raw food diet is benefi...

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As far as the human race goes, we find ourselves in a world of convenience. With years of technological evolution, the advent of junk food and sugar substitutes, it might be difficult to appreciate the value and history behind honey. Since the beginning of recorded history, humans have traded with i...

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Good Nutrition Health Introduction Envision an elderly woman who is very weak, frail, and sickly looking. She cannot take part in normal daily activities, due to her ailment. She has very thin hair, skin, and nails. This woman appears to have aged physically beyond her years. She cannot enjoy ...

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Just as animals react differently to the seasons, so do we as humans. Whether it is our mood that changes, or our daily activities, there is a definite change. As Summer begins to fade and leaves fall from the trees, we know it is coming; the cold dark weather that winter brings. Winter is known ...

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Childhood Obesity Page 1 Statement of Problem One would never guess by observing the typical American youngster's eating habits that our society is obsessed with being thin. A common site is a child wolfing down french fries at the local McDonalds, or stuffing themselves with p...

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Informative Abstract: In today's society breastfeeding is a controversial issue. Perhaps this is because people tend to form opinions before they know the facts. Take a minute and ask yourself a few simple questions. What do you really know about breast milk? How is produced? How does breastfeeding...

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THE ELDERLY With a falling birth-rate and people living longer, it is inevitable that our community is ageing. It is no surprise that geriatric medicine, the medical care of the elderly, has quickly evolved into a major specialty. Aging is a highly individualized matter. There is no single measure of how "old" a person is. Aging proceeds at different rates in different people and at various rates in various systems of the same person. ...

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