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Assignment 2

Question 1.1

            Nutritionally, it is advisable to ensure that there is a balance of nutrients in any meal. In this case, through an evaluation of the labels, it is healthier to choose label 2 more often since it combines a set of nutrients necessary in the body. Label 2 contains a higher level of calcium at 15% that is more nutritious. Calcium being the most abundant mineral nutrient present in the body, it helps in developing strong bones. As much as the bones and teeth require maximum amount of calcium the nerve cells, body tissues and blood also need calcium. More often, it is advisable to choose low fat milk and greens rich in calcium.

Question 1.2

            Calcium is associated with different health benefits. The human body needs to be strong to perform the various tasks that present themselves. The diet rich in calcium that a person consumes may be beneficial since they will develop strong bones and teeth. Bone health helps in maintaining stability. Calcium comes with a set of vitamin D elements that build a strong heart, muscles and nerves that protect against cancer and diabetes. Furthermore, people with high calcium consumption are less likely to experience high blood pressure.

Question 1.3

            Calcium consumption proves to be important to any person who understands the health risks of little calcium. Consuming too little calcium may result to calcium deficiency diseases such as osteoporosis. Such health issues are associated with brittle bones, damaged eyes and abnormal heartbeats. The body uses calcium to level blood pressure through the heart. Consuming little calcium deprives the body the ability to manage the blood pressure in the body. Therefore, it is possible to experience frequent heart attacks and complications due to lack of enough calcium.

Question 1.4

            Although a combination in different foods, rich in calcium prove effective in averting health related issues, an alternative approach to calcium is the use of supplements in pharmacies. Calorate is a supplement consisting of calcium and orate. It helps in the maintenance of healthy tissues. Furthermore, it assists in the development of healthy bones. Calpin is another brand of calcium supplements found in pharmacies. Calpin is rich in vitamin D and assists in calcium absorption. It helps the tissues utilize all the available calcium the body.

 

Question 1.5

            Calcium supplements issued in the pharmacies need to be taken as prescribed by the doctor or physician. For Calpin, it is recommended to take one or two tablets daily or as recommended by the doctor. This will prevent any overdose that may affect the absorption of calcium in the body. In case of Calorates, for adults it is advisable to take 2-3 tablets with the evening meal. Separating the dosage with the different amounts of time food is consumed enables maximum calcium absorption.

Question 1.6

            Evidently, calcium supplements tend to improve the bone density in a person. Different life stages come with their strengths and weaknesses pertaining to the need for calcium. According to the Institute of Medicine in America, different stages have varying recommendations for the consumption of calcium supplements. People aged between 9-18 years need maximum amount of calcium for development. At this age, children experience maximum development. People aged 70 years and above need to consume more calcium supplements with their weakened bodies.

Question 2.1

            Iron is important in the development of a healthy body. In this case, I would chose label 4 with the maximum amount of fibre. Iron is a mineral used to transport oxygen in the blood. fiber help in creating a smooth digestion system that does not strain the stomach. Label 3 has a fiber content of 7 grams with 28% daily value compared to level 4, which has a fiber content of 3 grams with 12% daily value. The higher the content value of fiber in label 3 creates a smoother and effective digestive system. Similarly, the presence of 25% value of iron accelerates the transport of oxygen. Vegetables are rich in iron.

Question 2.2

            Although iron is important in the body, there are health hazards associated with excessive levels of iron in the body. The effect of too much iron is seen to affect areas of the liver where excess iron is deposited causing liver cirrhosis. Similarly, excess iron may cause infections in the liver that may result to liver cancer. Diabetes is also among the effects of excess calcium in the body since it struggles to maintain a balance in the elements.

Question 2.3

            The lack of iron can result to different body symptoms. Some of these symptoms include tiredness, poor performance and weakness, fast heartbeat and difficulties sin breathing. The lack of enough iron in the body causes a deficiency disease called anemia. Failure of the body to utilize the amount of iron in the body causes a risk to the red blood cells. Similarly, low iron may cause cardio vascular disease that is caused by the inability of the body to regulate the amount of cholesterol in the liver.

Question 2.4

            Although nutritious foods provide the necessary amount of iron and fiber to the body to manage digestion, iron supplements prove to be an effective method of ascertaining the incorporation and use of iron in the body. Spatone, one of the liquid iron supplements found in pharmacies help prevent iron deficiency. It ensures a high iron absorption rate of any food. High potency iron is a different brand of iron supplements that prevents low blood levels of iron in the body.

 

Question 2.5

            High potency iron is in tablet form and consumed as per the doctors regulation. The supplement may also be in liquid suspension form. The dietary inhibitors to the efficiency of high potency iron may be if the supplement is not consumed on an empty stomach. Similarly, it should not be mixed with other liquids for consumption. The promoters to bioavailability of high potency iron are the ability to produce it in different forms such as liquid and solid. For Spatone, it comes in liquid form. Low or no consumption of iron foods may inhibit absorption by Spatone. Forty percent bioavailability of Spatone is used in absorption.

Question 2.6

            People who are most likely to benefit from iron supplements are children aged between 7-12 months. These infants need high iron levels that would help prevent the possibility of anemia attacks at a tender age. They need to acquire up to 11 milligrams of supplements. Children age 13-18 years also seem to benefit from the use of iron supplements owing to the energy they use and calories that are burnt in their bodies.

Question 3.1

            Blending the necessary amount of fiber and sodium in the body helps in benefiting from the best levels of nutrients present. In this case, label 5 provides the necessary combination of fiber and sodium at minimum levels to acquire maximum results. Label 5 sodium nutrients at an amount of 190mg compared to the 200mg amount in label 6 is much lower but uses a similar daily value of eight percent. Choosing a lower amount with a high usage becomes the best alternative.

Question 3.2

            A high fiber diet has many benefits in ensuring a healthy body. fiber is important in enabling smooth digestion and absorption of food in the system. Having a high fiber diet helps a person lower the amount of cholesterol in the body by burning all the unnecessary fat. This helps in reducing blood pressure and heart related diseases. A high fiber level also controls the blood sugar level preventing diabetes. It slows the rate at which the body absorbs sugar and improves the blood sugar levels.

Question 3.3

            The health hazards that associate low fiber levels emanate from the failure of the body to digest materials entirely. One of the health risks that ay affect the body involves the digestive system. It causes constipation resulting fro straining. The stomach struggles to digest hardened materials found in food. This may cause inflammation of the colon. The lack of enough fiber may cause cardiovascular diseases. People who lack fiber are prone to heart related diseases such as heart attacks.

Question 3.4

            Fibre plays an important role in managing diabetes. By controlling blood sugar in the body, fiber is able to pass through the digestive system therefore fails to strain the body to allocate energy and blood for transport. This is because fiber is soluble. Availing fiber in the body promotes a lowered rise in the glucose levels and relieves the body of any insulin requirements. Through this, the body is able to maintain the sugar levels and avoid symptoms of diabetes.

Question 4.1

Label 7                                    Label 8

Label 7 shows the amount of fat, 8 grams per serving that relates to a 12% daily value higher that the amount of serving in label 8, which is 8 grams for 10% value. Label 7 may represent fats from meat products while label 8 may represent fats from milk products.

Question 4.2

            Excessive fats pose a great health risk to many people. As much as they are important, the effect of excessive fats may cause atherosclerosis. High consumption of saturated fats causes the walls of the arteries to swell therefore constricting the flow of blood. This may cause heart attacks or stroke. Saturated fats increase the risk of acquiring cancer of the pancreas. The effect is seen through the consumption of animal fats through meat and milk that accumulates in the pancreas.

Question 4.3

            Adopting a low-fat diet may not relieve a person of health disorders associated with fat intake. Moderate fat diets prove to be more effective in handling diseases such as diabetes and heart related issues. Consuming moderate fat foods reduces the cardiovascular effect fats have on the body. People who use a moderate fat diet are likely to have a healthy heart rate. Those who consume low fat foods are likely to struggle during breathing at some levels.

Question 4.4

HDL cholesterol

High-density lipoprotein cholesterol eliminates harmful cholesterol from where it is unwanted. High levels of HDL cholesterol help in reducing the risks of heart disorders. It transports harmful cholesterol back to the liver where it is digested.

LDL cholesterol

            Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol is the harmful cholesterol that is microscopic and targets different body parts. High levels of LDL increase the impending chances of heart disease by collecting in the blood levels and causing blockage.

Triglycerides

            These are fats found in meat, dairy products and oil. Normally, calories released in the body are turned into triglycerides and stored for use. Once these fats are beyond that of HDL and the body cannot hold any more, the effect may be atherosclerosis.

Total cholesterol

            Total cholesterol is the overall amount of HDL, LDL and triglycerides cholesterol in the body. In case the total cholesterol is ambiguous and unmanageable, the risk for heart disease becomes high.

 

Question 5.1

Label 9                                                            Label 10

Label 9 highlights the amount of serving of sodium as 890 milligrams at 37% daily value is higher as compared to label 10, 140 milligrams at 6% daily value. The difference for sodium consumed in single serving shows that a larger size shared reduces the amount of sodium consumed therefore lower probability to attract heart disease.

Question 5.2

            Sodium is associated with high levels of salt in the body. Once the body takes in excess salts, the result to the health of the person may be affected. One of the health issues that may arise with excess salts is kidney failure. The kidney may fail to separate waste materials passing through it for excretion. Accumulation of such wastes causes body issues. Research has shown that high blood pressure is the leading cause of cardiovascular disease. Salt intake increases blood pressure.

Question 5.3

            As much as consumption of high salt levels causes body disorders, it is evident that low consumption of sodium may affect the functioning of the body. Low sodium affects the lipid levels in the body therefore resulting to cardiovascular disease. Furthermore, low sodium may result to development of diabetes insipidus in the body where there is no formation of antiduretic hormones.

Question 5.4