Opinion about dietary supplement;
Are they neccassary?
Yes.
Reason:
Who should take them and why?
Herbal supplement;
R900 • What is your opinion on dietary supplements such as vitamins? • Are they necessary?...
What are your thoughts and/or concerns about supplements? Do you take supplements? If you do take supplements, do you think you can get those nutrients through foods instead? Why and how, or why not? Has this video changed your mind about the use of supplements or will it make you change any of your habits regarding your supplement use? Why? Are supplements beneficial for most people or just certain people? Who (if anyone) should be taking supplements?
1.What does your body generally do with excess water soluble vitamins? 2.What does your body generally do with excess fat soluble vitamins? 3,When it comes to vitamins, are more always better? Explain. 4. Who might benefit from vitamin supplements? (Highlight 10) 5. Who should not take vitamin supplements? (Highlight 10)
Herbal Resources is a small but profitable producer of dietary supplements for pets. This is not a high-tech business, but Herbal's earnings have averaged around $1.3 million after tax, largely on the strength of its patented enzyme for making cats nonallergenic. The patent has eight years to run, and Herbal has been offered $3.9 million for the patent rights. Herbal's assets include $2.1 million of working capital and $8.2 million of property, plant, and equipment. The patent is not shown...
Five things (in sentences and explained) are are interesting that most people don't know about vitamins and supplements, how you can have too much of a certain vitamin, and why we need certain vitamins. Also why some supplements are not good and it is better to get the vitamins naturally.
1.) Discuss the roles of the B vitamins in energy metabolism. Why might vegans develop a vitamin B12 deficiency? 2.)Describe the differences between fat-soluble vitamins and water-soluble vitamins. Explain how vitamin D differs from all other vitamins in both dietary requirements and functions in the body. 3.)Define bioavailability of vitamins. List four factors that affect bioavailability of vitamins and give examples for each. 4.)Consider the following hypothetical discussion you are having with a friend. She tells you that you should...
Vitamins - Explain the functions of vitamins in our food. Describe the difference between Fat and Water Soluble vitamins. What are the pro's and con's to vitamin supplements? Do you take supplements, if so what and why? Minerals - 1) From your chapter readings discuss the role water plays in the body. 2) Why are sodium, iron and calcium on food labels? Why are these minerals of concern in the US diet? 3) How can you meet the guidelines for...
At least half of the U.S. population takes dietary supplements, spending $32.5 billion each year. Most people take multivitamin and mineral pills hoping to make up for dietary shortfalls. Others take single nutrient supplements to prevent diseases; and some do both. Do people need all these supplements? What are the Pros and cons of taking dietary supplements? Give three (3) Pros and three (3) Con of taking dietary supplements. Cite evidence from the course textbook or another reliable source.
what are the steps for evaluating the safety and efficacy of dietary supplements?
How do you determine the quality of vitamins? Here is a great link from WebMD that offers sound advice regarding vitamin quality. http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and- supplements/lifestyle-guide-11/how-to-evaluate-vitamins- supplements?page=1 In your opinion, do you feel that we can obtain sufficient amounts of nutrients from food alone or is vitamin supplementation necessary? How can one ensure sufficient vitamin/mineral intake from the diet? Please share your thoughts and opinions.
Case Study: Karen's Vitamin Supplements Karen is a smoker, works on a computer desk indoors 10 hours a day, has mild anemia, and got sick a lot this year so she took too much antibioties! She is getting married this year and wants to start having children as soon as next year. She decides she is going to start taking vitamins so she will be really healthy. She is especially interested in purchasing vitamin A supplements so that her baby...