Problems and Risks Arise When Defining The Terms Of A Healthy Body Size
The ideal body weight, IBW, is the optimal weight based on gender and height. The ideal weight for a woman my height, 5’ 3”, is 104 to 140 pounds. Unfortunately, ideal body weight is an incomplete measurement and does not necessarily reflect the health of...
High Quality Protein Versus Low Quality Protein?
Proteins differ greatly in their nutritive value, and there are numerous methods used in nutrition science to establish protein quality and bio-availability. Protein quality refers to a protein’s digestibility as well as its amino acid profile and how well the...
The Role Enzymes Play In Healthy Digestion
The digestive system breaks down the food we ingest and turns it into energy and waste products. It is composed of the digestive tract and accessory organs. The digestive tract is a hollow tube that goes from mouth to anus, with openings at each end. ...
Life Withe Crohn’s Disease: What To Do After The Removal Of The Ileum
Crohn’s disease is genetic chronic inflammatory disorder of the digestive system that affects any part of the digestive tract, with the ileum and proximal colon being affected the most. Crohn’s disease causes gastrointestinal symptoms ranging from diarrhea,...
