How To Determine Body Frame Size
In the last post ,we learned how to determine one’s ideal body weight. We noted that when using the hamwi method , you need to know your frame size to determine your ideal body weight. Hence, in this post we…
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How To Determine Your Ideal Body Weight (IBW)Measurement
We are still on anthropometric methods. In this post, we will cover how you can determine your ideal body weight measurements. We will utilize the hamwi method or what is also referred to as the 5 foot rule method. So,…
Body Mass Index(BMI)
In this post we will evaluate what BMI is, its significance and how it determines your nutrition status. Body Mass Index (BMI ) is derived from anthropometric measurements of nutrition assessment. It requires both the height and weight measurements for…
Nutrition Assessment Methods
In this post, we will outline the various nutrition assessment methods.These nutrition assessment methods are employed to determine your nutrition status. They can be classified into 4 categories including: Anthropometric assessment methods–This method involves non-invasive procedures. It involves taking: Body…
Should you eat your vegetables raw or cooked?
On several occasions through my interactions with diverse clients, I receive quite challenging questions, one of them being whether one should consume their vegetables raw or cooked. In this post, we will evaluate the importance of consuming raw and cooked…
Dietary Fibre
Dietary Fibre We are done with the micro-nutrients and macro-nutrients. We assessed their essence in the body, food sources, and the implications of inadequacies and excesses of these nutrients. Certainly, all these nutrients are vital to your optimal health. Therefore,…
Fluoride: Functions And Food Sources
Fluoride Fluoride is also an essential trace mineral you need for certain body functions. The majority of it is found in the teeth and bones as calcium fluoride. In this post, we will explore its uses in the body and…
Copper: Food Sources And Importance In Your Diet
Copper In this post, we will assess another trace mineral –copper and determine its significance in our diets. The majority of the copper in your body is contained in the bones, muscle, and liver with trivial amounts being found in all…
Iron: Functions, Deficiency, And Food Sources
Iron Iron is another essential trace mineral required in small quantities. It is found in a variety of foods from animal and plant origin. It is stored in various parts of the body such as skeletal muscle, duodenum, bone marrow,…
Iodine: Functions,Food Sources And Deficiency
Iodine Iodine is yet another important trace mineral you require in your diet. Most of the iodine in your body is found in the thyroid glands. In this post, we will review iodine, its food sources, deficiency and toxicity. Functions…