Understanding Nonexercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT). Tasks NEAT…
Understanding Nonexercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT). Tasks NEAT stands for Nonexercise activity thermogenesis. Even at rest we can burn calories, but we can increase the number of calories burnt by doing minor movements. Examples of NEAT movements are jiggling a leg, bouncing and catching a ball, gardening, squeezing an exercise ball, using a hand/ finger exerciser, […]
Calculate the BMI (show your work, do NOT use a table to look up…
Calculate the BMI (show your work, do NOT use a table to look up the information) of a 50 year old female who is 5’5″ and weighs 160 pounds. (Points will be deducted if work is not shown) Explain what her BMI number means. Is she underweight, at a healthy weight, overweight or obese)? Is […]
Please show all the calculation work on how to get the answers: …
Please show all the calculation work on how to get the answers: Case Scenario: Mr. Carter Case History: Mr. Carter is a 65 year-old African-American male, with a past medical history pertinent for HTN, tobacco use (1-1 ½ packs x 35 years), hyperlipidemia, COPD and lung cancer (in remission X 1 y), who was […]
The protein RDA for adults is 0.8 grams per kilogram of healthy…
The protein RDA for adults is 0.8 grams per kilogram of healthy body weight per day. A men weighs 180 and his weight falls within the normal range for his height. How much protein (in grams) should he consume in one day?
Mexico food guide vs Canada Food Guide What is similar to the…
Mexico food guide vs Canada Food Guide What is similar to the Canadian Food Guide? How does it differ from the Canadian Food Guide? Which one is better? Explain. What advantages might one food group of one of the food guides have over the other?
What is the temperature danger zone? How long can food sit out in…
What is the temperature danger zone? How long can food sit out in the “Zone” before it should be thrown out? Discuss the use of alcohol based sanitizers vs hand washing for killing bacteria/viruses which can cause food born illness. Are they equally effective in being able to prevent food born illness? Cite your work […]
One pound of fat equals 3500 calories. Look at your recommended…
One pound of fat equals 3500 calories. Look at your recommended calorie intake vs your actual calorie intake – How much weight should you be gaining/losing in 4 weeks based on your average calorie intake compared to your recommended calorie intake? The answer should be an exact number of pounds. Recommended calories: 2336 Average […]
Many organisms have unusual behaviors or characteristics when…
Many organisms have unusual behaviors or characteristics when compared to similar organisms. For example, spiders are known for being almost completely carnivorous. They’ve evolved to have fangs and venom to help them catch and paralyze prey. However, scientists have recently discovered one unusual species of spider that eats an almost completely vegetarian diet. Think of […]
Which of the following diets are more prone to not meeting nutrient…
Which of the following diets are more prone to not meeting nutrient recommendations, leading to inadequate intakes and potential deficiencies? Low CHO diet Current American diet Vegan diet All of these diets increase the risk of deficiencies Low calorie diet
Answer the following questions. 1. Definition of a supplement…
Answer the following questions. 1. Definition of a supplement & food and the differences between them. 2. Bridge the Gap between food and supplementation. 3. Supplements versus food — supplements are food and should not be demonized, as they can be synthesized from organic compounds. 4. Make an argument with an […]
