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Nutrition
This category is for questions about how one would go about consuming the correct nutrients in food and in correct amounts. Questions about which foods and nutrients can cause fluctuations in weight can also be found here.
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How many grams of carbs are recommended per day?
If you ARE trying to lose weight, 20 - 60 grams are recommended depending on your level of activity. If you are trying to lose...
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How can you gain weight quickly and easily?
Here are answers and opinions from contributors: The best way to gain weight easily and safely is to work out and eat food...
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Does caffeine hinder weight loss?
Does caffeine hinder weight loss? Studies have shown that caffeine (as in coffee and some sodas) contributes to insulin...
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Is eating raw rice unhealthy in any way?
It's not unhealthy, but the rice will swell in your stomach. If you eat a large amount, you could certainly have discomfort. In...
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If you are on a 1300 calorie per day diet are 5' 3 and weigh 135 pounds how many carbs should you eat a day and how do you calculate that?
30% of your total calories should come from fat. There are 9 calories in a gram of fat so 1300x.34 1/3 grams of fat a day....
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What should you eat or drink to get a bigger butt?
Here is advice and input from FAQ Farmers: Any food with high levels of saturated fats will get you a bigger butt but to get the...
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How do you prevent flatulence?
Chew your food more (20-40 times before swallowing). Chewing food for longer breaks down the food into very small pieces making...
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What are starches?
FOOD OF PLANTS WHICH THEY MAKE. Just a different word for carbohydrates, the stuff you find in bread and potatoes and pasta,...
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What kinds of foods should you eat in exchange for a junk food diet?
i think that you should eat the "common" healthy stuff: fruits and veggies! instead of eating chips while watching TV, maybe you...
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How can you grow taller?
A human's height is determined by a number of factors. Genetics is first and most important. If your parents are short, you are...
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If you're a thin runner trying to gain weight what should you do?
Are you trying to gain muscle or fat? Do weights and you'll gain muscle. Eat more and you'll get fatter. Run less and you'll get...
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How many grams of sugar should you be consuming per 100 grams?
It all depends on what the food/drink is. If it is anything containing real fruit or contains a natural (meaning from a fruit)...
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What should you be eating?
Try to eat a variety of foods .. and try to follow the food guide pyramid..
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How many grams of fat should you eat per day?
It generally is figured as a percentage of your daily caloric intake, which varies with your age, sex, and activity level....
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What is the recommended daily intake of fiber for adults?
35 grams According to the American Heart Association, the average American takes in 15 grams of fiber. Several organizations...
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Are organically grown foods really healthier than conventionally grown foods?
Organically grown foods are generally healthier. Typically yes, because chemical pesticides aren't used on them. Several...
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Does eating Argo starch cause any health problems?
This product is not sold in the UK but a quick Internet search uncovered the work of Dr Deas and apparently it causes...
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Is the bloom or yeast coating on fruit a source of B12?
yes....bloom or yeast coating on a fruit a source of vitamen B12 The bloom on fruit used to be thought of as wild yeast...
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What are ways to gain weight?
If you're having difficulty gaining weight, as I do, maybe get a job in a bar or restaurant, preferably as a waiter or waitress...
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Does apple cider vinegar have any real health benefits?
I am a very big advocate of apple cider vinegar! There is so much out there about the uses of organic apple cider vinegar, and...
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What are the diets and fitness regimens for the Olympic athletes?
I worked with the Olympic Swim Team in 2000. May I say it was an exciting experience as they won 16 Medals in Australia that...
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What role does nutrition play in life?
Nutrition is very important and gives humans energy. Children especially need nurtition in their everyday meals, as well as...
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What food items trigger fat burning hormones in your body?
There are indeed safe and natural tactics that we can all freely use to manipulate fat burning hormones for weight loss. In...
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Is it normal to feel like pigging out on food all the time even if you're not hungry and not overweight?
You did not mention your age. If you are in your teens, a big appetite is normal and as long as you are getting plenty of...
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Can you actually eat laundry starch?
Certainly you can eat laundry starch if you want to, but I wouldn't recommend it.
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Why would you crave cornstarch?
There could be a number of reasons. The ailment is usually called pica. Talking to a doctor about your unusual cravings will help...
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Why are freeze dried fruit so much more expensive than fresh fruit?
In order to appreciate the difference in price between fresh and freeze-dried fruit, you need to understand the weight comparison...
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Should you be worried that you feel extreme thirst and often have trouble concentrating after eating something high in sugar?
I'd consult a doctor. You may have the beginning of diabetes, or another imbalance. Yes. There is something in your body that is...
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What are the health benefits of Rooibos tea?
Health Benefits of Rooibos Tea: High antioxidant content and rich in vitamins and minerals. Caffeine free, may aid in relieving...
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Are pistachios high in fat content?
Calorically, a very large portion of calories in pistachios are from fat. From a health perspective, pistachios are still...
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What is anabolic c9-t11?
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What is flaxseed?
Flaxseed is not technically a grain but it similar to grains in its vitamin and mineral profile. Flax contains much more fiber,...
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What are the benefits of Mate teas?
Health Benefits of Mate Tea: This tea serves as a great appetite suppressant rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and...
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What are the health benefits of Jasmine tea?
Check out www.raysahelian.com/jasmine.html There is scientific research showing that "The results of this study clearly indicate...
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What diseases or medical problems can be prevented by eating spinach?
Spinach is an excellent vegetable. While it doesn't directly cure or prevent anymore than any other nutritious vegetable, it is...
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What is the recommended daily allowance of potassium for adults?
Recommended daily allowance for Potassium US RDA: 3.5g EU RDA: 3.5g from: ...
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What effect does processing have on fruits and vegetables?
Usually, very little. By processing, I'm assuming you mean doing something to the fruit or vegetable without adding anything...
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What is the daily allowance for soy?
When you say daily allowance, you're implying that soy is a sort of essential nutrient that must be consumed every day for good...
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What is bht preservative?
it stands for butylated hydroxy toulene
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Does taking natural organic bio yogurt worsen arthritic conditions?
I don't think so, i have heard that dairy products are good to take when you have arthritis, so Organic bio yogurt might help....
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What is the difference between regular and low fat foods?
If you find one product and then find another product that is almost identical but "Low-Fat", it just means they've removed some...
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What are the health benefits of Oolong tea?
Health Benefits of Oolong Tea: Studies show that drinking Oolong during or after a high-cholesterol meal has been shown to lower...
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What are the steps the body uses to make protein?
This is actually a biochemical question and is quite difficult to answer. Here's why. Proteins are made up of 20 amino acids....
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Should older people eat more than teenagers?
No. Teenagers have an extremely high metabolism, activity level and are still growing. It's possible that a small female teen...
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How much fluid should an adult intake each day?
It depends on the activity level and other factors. The "eight glasses of water a day" recommendation that everyone needs at...
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What are the health benefits of green tea?
Green tea has a variety of antioxidants, one of great interest is ECCG, which has been possibly implicated in reducing the risk...
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What foods have yeast in them?
Mainly breads, buns, cakes, cookies, pizza, but you'll have to read your labels because there is yeast in many tinned or...
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Is it bad to eat green bananas?
Not if they are only a little green. I wouldn't eat them if they were too green, but you can eat them when they are yellow and...
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What is the recommended carbohydrate intake for an active teenage boy?
If he is normal weight don't worry about it. Just make sure the carbs he eats are healthy ones. that is fruit and vegetables,...
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Does popcorn make your butt bigger?
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What are the long term effects on the body when you constantly intake splenda and other sugar substitutes on a daily basis?
cancer The long term affects of using substitue sugar can cause cancer.Answer Generally, sugar substitutes have been shown to be...
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How many grams make one carbohyrdate?
Fifteen grams equal one carbohydrate.
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How many grams of fat should you have a day?
This is a very open-ended question, similar to "how long is a piece of string?" The answer depends on your goals (fat loss,...
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What foods raise serotonin levels?
1 Food sources that help with serotonin production - foods high in B-vitamins (brown rice, chicken, corn ,eggs, green leafs,...
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How many calories in one pound?
There are 3,500 calories in one pound of human body fat, enough to survive two or three days.
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Is there any research on the effect of diets on narcissistic behavior and where can you find this information?
I don't have any "research" other than watching my spouse for 25 yrs. He is an overeater, but "never eats outside our home." ...
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How many grams of sugar should a person have each day in relation to calorie intake?
Any human being can do very well without sugar. We don't need it at all. Just watch your calories and how much of them are carbs,...
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What is the definition of a balanced meal?
Getting all of the vitamins and nutrients you need. not eating too much or too less of something. starving yourself or binging is...
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Can eating plain cornstarch be harmful?
Cornstarch is messy and can cause anemia and constipation. Try eating"Crayola Side Walk Chalk" it taste better and is not messy....
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Are grits unhealthy?
No. They are just grain, however, additives such as butter or sugar are both unhealthy. Grits are alright. Oatmeal, in...
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Does Ice make you retain water?
Intaking fluid into the body pushes other excess fluid out. So long as you are drinking a consistent amount of non-caffeinated...
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How much water should you drink each day?
How much water should you drink each day? A simple question with no easy answers. Studies have produced varying recommendations...
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What are the health benefits of Pur-Erh Teas?
Pu-erh tea may ay assist in lowering cholesterol. Some studies have shown that it can improve the heart. It is also reputed as a...
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Is ripe fruit more healthy?
No its beneficial properties are already in it when its done growing and is picked. When fruit is riper, its easier to chew,...
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What foods do teenagers currently like to eat?
Most teenagers like junk food. I guess im a weird teenager cause i love salad and veggies, and fruits but most kids like chips,...
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What causes sour stomach?
I was looking for the answer to this question this morning, and this is what I found on wisegeek.com : "There are a number of...
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What would cause your son to constantly have a burning throat and blisters along the sides of his tongue?
Depending on his age and whether hes sexually active or not, it could possibly be gonorrhea
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How many grams of sugar should be in one serving to be considered healthly?
It's more about what you're eating along with the sugar that matters. Almost all of the calories from fruit are from sugar (100%...
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Are you overweight if you are 5 foot 4 and weigh 127 pounds?
Absolutely not. You're at a very healthy weight range if you're at that height and weight. But it all depends on the person...
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What are the health benefits of white tea?
Health Benefits of White Tea: High in antioxidants, aids in detoxifying the body, studies show white tea is excellent for...
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What will it do to your body if you put laundry starch in your mouth and then spit it out?
Eating non-food items like laundry starch is a normal human behavior referred to by professionals as "pica." People have been...
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Does Tyson Foods recent recall include pork and beef or just beef?
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Will you grow taller at age 25 and will your growth be visible?
at 25 years old, male or female you are pretty much done growing. in clinical and biologicol reserch 25 is the age when the...
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Things that are good for you to eat after throwing up?
Newt
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What is fermentation?
Fermentation is the process by which cells release energy under anaerobic conditions (generally). Several major products of...
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Is it true that your body needs 20-30 percent of your daily calories from fats and protein and 40 percent from carbs or can you balance your diet with more carbs and protein but less fat instead?
Did you know that women who dont have the right amount of fat percentage in their bodies dont get their periods. answer2 real one...
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How many saturated fats are recommended per day?
Per day, the American Heart Association recommends reducing saturated fat to less than 7% of caloric intake, less than roughly 20...
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Is intelligence inherited or in the food you eat?
Well, it's certainly not a dicotomy. No, intelligence is not in the food you eat, just as happiness is not lodged in an ice cream...
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Does drinking a lot of milk and eating cheese make your butt bigger?
Nothing can increase the size of just one area. It is gained all over, but depending on your body type, you may show the weight...
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What vitamins or minerals are essential to help people grow taller?
HGH is just about the only thing that will stimulate growth, but it will only work up to the point when the growth plate closes...
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Is monosodium glutamate made from beans sprouts?
A better question- "Is MSG bad for you?". Monosodium glutamate is recognized as a safe additive by the FDA and others. Why do...
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What are the differences between an adequate diet balanced diet moderate diet and varied diet?
An adequate diet contains all nutrients necessary for long-term survival. It may not necessarily be optimal or have any variety....
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You tooted why does it smell so bad?
We are animals, after all, no matter how often mom called you "angel". We are chemical factories that process all kinds of things...
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Why do people get fat?
Refined (processed) carbohydrates are the major cause of obesity. Your body takes in more carbohydrates than it needs. Consuming...
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Drinking distilled water good or not?
In fact, there are extremely few actual test results or experiments to verify anything concrete about whether drinking distilled...
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How do you gain weight and height?
Grow older. Alternately, eat a lot and wear platform shoes or "lifts."
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What are the six categories of nutrients?
Organic Normal Good Bad Toxic Inorganic Fats, carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, minerals, water
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What are opinions of Salba?
The following are opinions from various WikiAnswers contributors: While no food is "perfect", Salba certainly appears to be a...
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What can someone do to keep weight on their body if they have a fast metabolism and eat fine but are on the thin side?
You have to eat more, and eat food with high calories and fat. Don't try and clog your arteries though.
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What happens if you eat a shrimp shell?
Then it's ok! Don't worry. Then you digest it. Don't worry, a single shell isn't going to hurt you. -Original...
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Why is there no vitamin F?
The combination of linoleic acid and alpha linoleic acid (essential fatty acids) is often refered to as Vitamin F
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Is lifting weights instead of doing cardio and eating 1000 calories a day enough to lose weight?
No matter what, for proper weight loss, your body needs you to do cardio activity. Its important to include this into your...
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How can you go from 116 pounds to 106 pounds for wrestling if you are 5'8'' and a 15-year-old male?
Whoa man that is crazy. I am 5'5 and weigh 110 and I am at the bottom of the weight limit. I think you should hang that up you...
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What is the amount of liquids intake for infants?
That depends on your baby's age and how you are feeding him/her. If you are nursing, there is no right amount, as long as your...
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What are the ingredients to Mentos?
sugar and oil of peppermint
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What type of food is au chou?
chou is French for "cabbage" so "au chou" is "with cabbage"
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Which lettuce is the best for you to consume?
Most dark greens are good sources of Vitamin C, beta-carotene, iron, calcium, folate, and dietary fiber. The rule of thumb is,...
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What are the differences between wor won-ton soup and won-ton soup?
WOR WONTON SOUP Recipe | Recipezaar "WOR" in Chinese means "everything", so Wor Wonton Soup means a wonton soup that has...
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How many calories does a single carrot contain?
It depends on the size of the carrot. A 7½" carrot (roughly 72 grams or 2.5 ounces) contains 30 calories. For more...
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Why does raw celery make the mouth feel numb?
For years people have recognized the natural effects of celery in "calming the nerves." Celery. In fact in the 1897 Sears Catalog...
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