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The Difference Between Nutrients And Calories

The terms calories and nutrients can sound rather confounding or almost similar. However , they are different elemnets which serve definite functions. What Are Calories?A calorie is a unit of measurement that demonstrates the quantitity of energy in a food…

How To Interpret MUAC Measurements

Mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) assessment is suitable for any persons above 6 months, though it is commonly used among children 6 – 59 months. It is a useful screening tool that aids in identifying persons at risk of malnutrition. The…

Which Nutrients Lack In A Vegan Diet?

A vegan diet is one that excludes entirely any form of animal-based food item. These include eggs, dairy sources and fish. This diet therefore comes with a number of nutrient intake limitations especially in regard to nutrients found mostly in…

What Are Phyto-nutrients And Why Are They Important?

Phytonutrients are plant-based substances with particular biological components that support human health. They are contained in various foods especially those with different colours. They are important for disease prevention. Several important phytonutrients are: polyphenols, flavonoids, terpenoids, sterols, carotenoids, resveratrol, coumarins, …

What Are The Factors That Affect Food Choices

Food choices are influenced by various factors which we will investigate in this post. Factors that affect food choices can be classified as  economical, biological, social or environmental. A food’ s sensory appeal is associated with an increased likelihood of…