December 2007
4 posts
Self-Control and "The Switch"
Almost 2 years ago, I was very commited to eating 6 meals a day and exercising 6 times a week. This meal plan was great for several reasons. First, it kept my appetite under control which kept me from being hungry. This alone kept me from overeating. Second, it kept my metabolism constantly working, allowing my body to chip away at stored fat (along with other benefits). Third, it allowed me to...
Notes on Nutrients
There are six classes of nutrients found in food: Carbohydrates Lipids (fats and oils) Protiens Vitamins Minerals Water Nutrients have 3 functional categories, with some overlapping others: Those that primarily provide us with energy (expressed in kilocalories) Those that are important for growth and development Those that act to keep the body functions running smoothly Provide Energy...
3 Characteristics of a Nutrient
For a nutrient to be considered an essential nutrient, three characteristics are needed. First, its omission from the diet must lead to a decline in certain aspects of human health, such as function of the nervous system. Second, if the omitted nutrient is restored to the diet before permanent damage occurs, those aspects of human health hampered by its absence should regain normal function,...
Nutrition & Exercise 101
My knowledge of nutrition and exercise (N&E) is elementary. I want a rich understanding of these subjects and the best way for me to get there is by starting at the beginning. What better way to build a better understanding of N&E than with their very definitions? Nutrition: The Council on food and Nutrition of the American Medical Association defines nutrition as “The science of...