Chocolate. 1) Who first created or discovered chocolate? 2) How does chocolate affect the different parts of the body, such as the brain? 3) What do nutritionists and health experts say about chocolate?
Chocolate Jenna Hulme Ms. Addabbo RISE, period 2 November 28, 2010 Chocolate Chocolate. Just that word makes most peoples’ mouth water. It is a delectable substance that can be made into flakes that melt on your tongue, or into a delicious candy bar with nuts and marshmallow, or even just a plain old bar of straight chocolate. All contribute to the mild addiction some people feel towards chocolate. I am researching this topic because I too love chocolate and I am wondering why people like it so much. I went to Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco with my family a couple years ago. In the store, there was a place where they showed how chocolate is made. I don’t remember exactly how they do it, but I still know a few things about this substance. It has milk and powder from the cacao bean, and it is churned into a froth and then cooled down. A few things I would like to learn about chocolate, however, are: 1) Who first created or discovered chocolate? 2) How does chocolate affect the different parts of the body, such as the brain? 3) What do nutritionists and health experts say about chocolate? 4) How do milk chocolate, white chocolate, dark chocolate, and bittersweet chocolate compare in nutrition? 5) Generally, do men or women admit to craving, or at least liking, chocolate? These questions I hope will contribute to my understanding of this amazing treat and also to my
Eating disorders.
Eating disorders Hypothesis The media are inducing eating disorders by exhibiting pictures of 'stick´ like models. Personal Reasons for Research My own personal reason for choosing to research and find out about eating disorder is my ex-girlfriend suffered from bulimia, and I witnessed first hand how badly it affects the sufferer, and their loved ones. I would like to use this opportunity to find out how to help people who suffer, and to learn more about the diseases, so that if I ever encounter somebody who suffers, then I´ll be able to help them more. I am also interested in the main reasons for why people develop eating disorders; because they feel that they´re 'fat´? Depression? Stress? or maybe a combination of different things. Anorexia Nervosa People suffering from anorexia nervosa think about what they eat and how many calories are in their food all the time. They hardly ever eat carbohydrate or fat in their diet, and attempt to skip meals. They are afraid that if they eat normally they will become 'fat´ and/or that people will laugh or tease them. This fear leads them to want to be less than what to others is a normal weight. They are tremendously afraid of not being loved and not having the approval of others. At the same time as doing this they may build a barrier between themselves and others that care for them to avoid letting others get emotionally
The Importance of Water.
The Importance of Water All cells contain water even bone and blood cells. Your body needs water to function not function better. In our society it is so easy to forget to drink water - why? Water: * Makes up 80% of total body weight * Is a bio-chemical solvent - it participates in the tens of thousands of chemical reactions within our bodies at one time * Helps maintain electrical balance and acid-alkali balance * Regulates body heat * Acts as a lubricant * Makes up the bulk of the lymphatic and blood systems * There is no part of our anatomy or physiology which is not water dependant * Eliminates toxic substances from the body * Necessary to maintain healthy skin, hair and organs Circulation: * A car needs fuel * Circulation needs water * Water delivers oxygen and nutrients via bloodstream to muscles * Muscles are 75% water Digestion: * Poor digestion of proteins (poor levels of gastric fluid) will compromise hydration levels * Proper hydration of blood involves correct protein digestion * Protein structures help to retain plasma concentrations (viscosity) Tap water is better than no water A filter is a good idea but initially it may be expensive Bottled water is fine as an alternative Thirst is: * Regulated by the hypothalamus which is in the brain * Sensitive to body salts * Water levels drop - salt level increases - sets off thirst alarm * Salt
Sports Nutrition
Sports Nutrition Professional athletes need to understand sports nutrition because they depend on their bodies for their livelihood. When food is introduced into the body, it becomes fuel. The rate at which the food is burned is calculated according to its fuel content or calorie content. The calories that athletes eat come from a mix of: * Fats * Protein * Carbohydrates You need different needs for each calorie source depending on your sport. If your sport if long-lasting endurance like marathon cycling you have a greater need for fuel then if your sport is less strenuous. As a rule, athletes should balance their diet so that they consume foods high in carbohydrates, low in fat and moderate in protein content. The ideal distribution should be: * Fats 25% * Protein 12% to 15% * Carbohydrates 60% or
Nutrition For Sport.
Gemma Brookhouse Nutrition For Sport In this assignment I am going to identify and detail vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, protein and fats. I am going to identify the types of food that these nutrients are found in and the functions that these nutrients have upon the body. I will give positive and negative examples in consuming them. I will then identify an elite performer and using secondary resources I will detail their recommended nutritional requirements based upon their age, gender and sport. Once I have gathered this information I will discuss the factors that can and/or do affect the athletes nutritional intake. Finally I will analyse the relationship between diet and health within sport. Task One Nutrient Type Effect On Body Where It Is Found Vitamins Vitamins are classified into two groups, water-soluble and fat-soluble. Vitamin b and c are found in water-soluble. Water-soluble vitamins help release energy from carbohydrates, help in metabolism, they are healthy for your skin, and they assist in the production of haemoglobin and reed blood cells. Water-soluble vitamins also have a negative affect on the body. If you do not have enough water-soluble vitamins then you will be fatigued, depressed and irritable, you will get irritations and itching of your skin, cracks around your mouth, tongue and nose, weakening of your body tissues skin, gum and
Science Case Study
I am going to attempt to answer the above question. In order to do so, I will split this report into the following six sections. Introduction Here I will briefly explain what size zero is and the for and against points of it being banned. Articles on Size Zero. In this section I will look at real life situations of people that have experienced size zero and other real life articles. What is Size Zero? Here I will say what size zero is classed as, what dangers it can cause and other facts. Diets I will compare two different diets; one healthy and one size zero. I will also explain the important facts needed for exercise. Conclusion In this section I will give my opinion on Size Zero and sum up all I have discovered in my case study. Sections. Page 1 Contents Page Page 2 Introduction Page 3 Articles on Size Zero Page 4 What is Size Zero? Page 8 Diets Page 11 Conclusion Page 14 Size zero is a much debated subject in the press
