Benefits of Nutritional Therapy
Nutritional therapy If health is to be optimised, many nutritional components are required within the diet. Some of them are essential, which means that the body is not capable of…
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The Legislation Relating to Food Labelling in the United Kingdom
Food labelling The food labelling legislation in the UK obliges food producers and sellers to follow certain guidelines while offering edible products to the public. They are required to cover…
Evaluation of Risk from Food-Borne Infections and Intoxications with Examples of Foods Commonly Implicated
Inappropriately stored foods can contain dangerous, harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites and chemical substances that are dangerous to health and may cause several diseases ranging from diarrhoea, through meningitis to cancers,…
Food Guide for Pregnant Women
Pregnancy Pregnancy is a time when women should take extra care of themselves to ensure the proper development of the fetus and their health. During pregnancy, a woman will require…
Types of Food That Should Be Avoided During Pregnancy
Nutrition in pregnancy During pregnancy consumption of some foods is contraindicated due to their potential influence on the pregnancy and the baby itself. It is important that pregnant women know…
Differences in Nutritional Requirements in Relation to Age and Sex
Dietary management is a part of the Power Performance system – an approach that helps people optimise their performance in life, sports, and business. By appropriately managing their nutrition, high-performance…
Potential Effects of Inadequate Nutrition on the Body Systems Involved in Immunity and Fighting Infection
Immune system Proper immune function is dependent on calorie intake, adequate macronutrient intake and adequate micro-nutrient intake. Not consuming enough calories contributes to lower energy levels and decreases immunity against…
Health Benefits of Food Supplements
The main sources of micronutrients in the diet are fruit, vegetables, starchy foods and lean meat and fish to some extent. Sometimes people do not have the time to eat…
What Are the Healthy Eating Guidelines?
For the body to be healthy, certain nutrition and guidelines must be met. Eating patterns influence how the body functions and it is important that one sticks to healthy eating…
Roles of Micronutrients and the Potential Consequences of Deficiencies
What are micronutrients and why are they called micronutrients? Micronutrients are needed by the body in very small amounts. they are essential for the body to maintain its proper functioning.…
Roles of Macronutrients and the Potential Consequences of Deficiencies
Macronutrients The roles of macronutrients are mainly to provide energy for proper body functioning but are not limited to that. Foods consumed are made up of macronutrients and micronutrients. If…