Essays on Micronutrient

Iron Deficiency Anemia and Its Effect On The Central Nervous System

Abstract Micro and macro nutrients are crucially important in the body. Iron functions as a very important micronutrient in the body. It helps in the central nervous system as a cofactor in the process of energy metabolism, synthesis in the transmission of the neurons. It also helps in the myelination process- a process that develops the myelin important for skin protection. Iron is also very important in tissue functions such as oxygen transportation and energy synthesis. Iron deficiency is the state of inefficient iron quantities in the body. Iron deficiency anemia is the severe deficieny state. It results in ...

Body Building & Supplements

Fitness for the well-being of mind and body are a choice by many individuals, be it old or young. Body building is the shaping up of the body particularly enhancing muscular mass and growth. There are ample reasons varying from individual to individual for following a body building regime. Some do it for cosmetic purposes and others for being fit. Body building is achieved through exercising using weights, appropriate diet schedules and optimum rests. Bodybuilding is portrayed as contests as well in many parts of the world.

Muscles are the main targets for body building and to discuss the ...

- Analysing the DRI report of the fast food intake, it shows that; - Majority of the micronutrient intake are below the 50% value of the DRI except 5 micronutrients which are above (iProfile, 2011). - Thoses micronutrients are; Vit A (5%), Vit D (15%), vit E (4.0%), Niacin (47%), Pantothenic Acid (23%), pyridoxine (38%), folate (38%), vit B12 (40%), potassium (20%), Calcium (38%), magnesium (26%), and zinc (40%). - Out of that 5 micronutrients, 2 were too high than the required intake: Those that are above the average are: Vitamin C (105%) and Sodium (120%). ( ...

Is baby Steven gaining too much weight too quickly? Based on growth patterns and recommended weight gains for infants under one year, baby Steven is gaining weight on a perfectly normal scale. Based on reports by the CDC the average weight a baby is supposed to add in the first month is between 4-7 ounces or 112 grams to 200 grams. During breast feeding, infants who are breastfed grow differently from those gaining their nourishment from supplements and formula (Johnson, 2012). The average weight gain for a breastfeeding baby is between 0.5 kg to 1 kilogram every month if growth. The height ...