The B Vitamins and Their Multilayered Importance In Human Physiology
Folate, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Choline B vitamins are a class of water-soluble vitamins that are essential to maintain health and to carry out a host of metabolic functions. There are 8 different B vitamins that are necessary for... Read more
Nutrition For Female Marathon Runners
There is no one-size-fits-all in nutrition, and nutrient requirements vary based on age, sex, physical activity, and even illness. As nutritionists, we need to ensure that our plans meet our client’s unique individuality, as well as their goals. Case Example... Read more
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
What Is ADHD & Who Does It Affect? Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder that affects children, and, additionally, it often continues into adulthood. It is estimated that in the United States 9.4% of children... Read more
Four Popular Diets Explored
THE KETOGENIC DIET THE ATKINS DIETTHE PALEO DIETTHE MEDITERRANEAN DIET The Ketogenic Diet (KD) The ketogenic diet (KD) came in use in the 1920s as a treatment for epilepsy in children, and it prescribed 1 gram of protein per kilogram... Read more
Fibromyalgia: Conventional Treatments & Functional Medicine
Differences Between Conventional Medicine and Functional Medicine Fibromyalgia is a syndrome that affects between 2% and 8% of the population (Clauw D. J., 2014). It is more prevalent in women than in men, and it presents with chronic pain that... Read more
Malnutrition Conditions: Marasmus & Kwashiorkor
The human body needs a balance of protein, fat, and carbohydrate to maintain health and vitality. When the body does not get enough food, undernutrition occurs. When the body does not get enough nutrients, malnutrition occurs. Both undernutrition and overnutrition... Read more
Food & Nutrition Board Guidelines Explained
The Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) were first established in 1941 by the Food and Nutrition Board. At that time, nutrition science was still in its infancy: thiamin was the first vitamin to be isolated in 1926; the first Nobel Prize... Read more
Type 2 Diabetes
Type 3 Diabetes As A Metabolic Condition Type-2 diabetes is a chronic metabolic condition that affects an estimated 425 million people worldwide. It is one of the biggest public health problems, and this already high number is estimated to surpass... Read more
Carbohydrates Have Infiltrated Cultural Norms For How We Eat Today
Carbohydrates are an important macronutrient and a significant source of energy in the diets of multiple populations across the globe. Carbohydrate intake over the past 75-100 years has varied greatly from region to region, and there is huge disparity in... Read more
