BI245 Human Nutrition Week 5 by Chris Todden

BI245 Human Nutrition Week 5 by Chris Todden https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl Do we really need to spend this much on vitamins? en-us 2019-09-08 21:02:01 UTC 2026-03-16 22:07:22 UTC hello@padlet.com Why is physical activity important? colerweber https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/381590023 Along with proper diet, physical activity is important for us to maintain a healthy weight and reduce our risk of diseases. According to Parade.com, exercise can help us avoid the following diseases; heart disease, arthritis, cancer, and diabetes.

O'Shea, Michael. "4 Diseases You Can Prevent With Exercise". Parade. 6 Jun. 2011. Web. 9 Sep. 2019. ]]> 2019-09-09 13:27:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/381590023 colerweber https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/381592676 How can we work exercise into our busy schedules?

We understand the importance of exercise, but often find it difficult to work it into our busy lives. The active times has some great ideas of how we can work exercise into our busy lives. The ideas suggested are; walking while on the phone, take the stairs instead of the elevator, cleaning the house, exercise while watching tv, and walk during your lunch break. The most effective way I have found is through gardening. Gardening has allowed my family and I to exercise, spend time together, work whole fruits and vegetables into our diet and save money on food.

Dossantos, Nicole. "8 Ways to Exercise on a Busy Schedule". The Active Times. 5 Feb. 2016 Web. 9 Sep. 2019.]]> 2019-09-09 13:31:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/381592676 Why do children need to follow a healthy diet? colerweber https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/381597871 Our children need nutrition through food just as much, if not more, than we do. Teaching children to eat healthy will help build good habits for the rest of their lives. Children also need nutritious foods because they are very active and burn a lot of calories. Helping our children to eat healthy and maintain a healthy weight, will decrease their chances of obesity as adults. According to Livestrong.com, feeding our children nutritous foods can; support strong and healthy growth, support brain development, and avoid health problems.

Hatter, Kathryn. "The Benefits of Eating Healthy Foods as a Child". Livestrong. N.d. Web. 9 Sep. 2019. ]]> 2019-09-09 13:38:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/381597871 How do we ensure our children receive the proper nutrients? colerweber https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/381605979 Our children should follow similar food guidelines as us. We should strive to feed our children whole fruits and vegetables, lean protein, whole grains, and low-fat dairy products. According to FamilyDoctor.org, some ways we can ensure our children receive proper nutrients is to; start each day with a nutritious breakfast, get kids involved with food choices and cooking, limit our kids sugar intake, and make fruits and vegetables more appealing.

"Nutrition Tips for Kids". Family Doctor. N.d. Web. 9 Sep. 2019. ]]> 2019-09-09 13:49:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/381605979 10 Tips for Eating As You Age erinolson1 https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/381923003 I found this article on ChooseMyPlate. It emphasizes the importance of learning to eat healthy at an earlier age because eating healthy at an older age does present with some added challenges. Your senses start to decline which can affect taste buds. Experimenting with different herbs and spice can and should replace added salt. I also liked the advice to eat what your teeth and gums can tolerate. This might include different cooking styles.
https://www.choosemyplate.gov/ten-tips-choosing-healthy-meals-you-get-older]]> 2019-09-10 01:18:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/381923003 Starting (or restarting) with a physical fitness program erinolson1 https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/381927394 I did really good with an exercise program about a year ago. My husband and I set a schedule to go walking every night (between 25-45 minutes). We both enjoyed having the together time, we both lost weight, and we both felt healthier (slept better, more energy, etc.). We both started to slack off when the weather got cold. Additionally, I doubled up on classes for this last year. Soooo, we're starting over. I found an article that will hopefully help others begin an exercise program. Tips include slow and easy, consistency, and creating a habit. I found it helpful to have a friend (or my husband) go with me.
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/how-to-start-exercising#section5]]> 2019-09-10 01:36:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/381927394 Toddlers and Nutrition erinolson1 https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/381938151 One of my favorite activities as a parent was making baby food for my second born. However, it didn't start out that way. There is so much nutritional advice!! What should they eat, how much, when to start, what combinations go together, and then will my kid eat it. I have to chuckle now because my kid ate better than I did. I bought all kinds of fruits and vegetables that we now do not eat. The article that I found discusses several of these features from variety to how much to iron rich foods. We fed the iron-fortified cereals, and I really did not think about beans until I read this article. I think parents worry about the gas that comes with beans because gas usually equals fussy baby!
https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/toddler-food.html]]> 2019-09-10 02:22:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/381938151 HealthyPeople2020 in Kansas erinolson1 https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/381949141 I was looking through the Healthy People 2020 site and found specific state information. This information took me to the Kansas specific plan that is part of the Healthy People initiative. I plan to read through the rest of this, but I found this information really interesting so far.
http://healthykansans2020.org/KHAIP.shtml]]> 2019-09-10 03:07:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/381949141 Consuming proper nutrition during competitive sports activities mariamwilliams https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/382498902 To compete in a competitive sport, athletes must consume the proper nutrition to have the energy for performance. According to UWHealth, the energy needs of athletes exceed those of the average person. It’s not uncommon for both male and female athletes, to have caloric needs to exceed 2,400-3,00 kcal and 2,200-2,700 kcal per day, respectively. The amount of energy found within a given food is dependent on the micronutrient (carbohydrate, protein, and fat) content of the item.

The longevity of each competition comes from the energy the macronutrients provide during a performance. Each macronutrient has its primary purpose such as:

· Carbohydrates serves as a primary source of energy during activities of higher intensity.

Food sources include fruit, vegetables, whole-grain cereals, bread, and pasta.

· Dietary fat helps individuals meet their energy needs as well as supporting healthy hormone levels.

Fat sources include nuts, nut butters, avocados, olive and coconut oils.

· Dietary protein helps with muscle repair and growth.

Food sources include lean meats, eggs, dairy (yogurt, milk, cottage cheese) and legumes.

To excel in proper sports nutrition athletes should plan to eat a variety of fruits and vegetables daily. Limit refined grains and sugars. Eat proteins. Stay hydrated and eat whole foods instead of processed foods.

https://www.uwhealth.org/health-wellness/eating-for-peak-performance/45232

]]> 2019-09-11 02:56:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/382498902 Physical activities improve chronic conditions mariamwilliams https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/382499181 People with chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, asthma, or back or joint pain can improve their health with the benefits of exercise.

According to the Mayo Clinic, aerobics exercise help improve your health and endurance and aid in weight loss. High-intensity interval training is generally safe and effective for most people and can take less time.

Strength training can improve muscle strength and endurance, make it easier to do daily activities, slow disease-related declines in muscle strength, and provide stability to joints.

Flexibility exercises may help you to have an optimal range of motion about your joints so that they can function best. Stability exercises may help reduce the risk of falls.

The health benefits provided to chronic disease patients due to physical activity are:

· Heart disease – Regular exercise can help improve heart health through interval training. Exercise lowers the risk of dying of heart disease and lower risk of heart disease progression in people with high blood pressure.

· Diabetes – Regular exercise can help insulin more effectively lower your blood sugar level.

· Asthma – Exercise can help control the frequency and severity of asthma attacks.

· Back pain – Low-impact aerobic activities can increase strength and endurance in your back and improve muscle function.

· Arthritis – Exercise can reduce pain; help maintain muscle strength in affected joints and reduce joint stiffness.

· Cancer – Exercise can improve the quality of life for people who’ve had cancer, and it can also improve their fitness.

· Dementia – Exercise can improve cognition in people with dementia

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/exercise-and-chronic-disease/art-20046049

]]> 2019-09-11 02:56:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/382499181 A jumpstart to the slow growth of a child mariamwilliams https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/382499368 A child relies on a parent's guidance and support. Parents raise concern when they see their children not progressing in growth as they should.

It is no secret that parents compare their children to other children. Often when this happens, they get different results. Children do not grow the same.

According to Abbott, children come in all shapes and sizes. If you are noticing that your child is shorter or smaller than their friends at school, don’t fret it's natural to wonder if your child is growing at an average pace compared to the other children.

Slow growth is not just a physical issue. It could also impact learning and development if the child is not getting the right nutrition.

A healthy balanced diet which includes all the essential nutrients help support a child's growth.

Studies have shown that children who consumed two servings a day of the nutrition drink, PediaSure, showed catch-up growth in weight and height. These children also showed improvements in their physical activity levels, according to parents, and a reduction in their number of sick days over the study period.

Balanced nutrition is essential to growth. To ensure your child is growing healthy and on track, a parent can:

· Pay attention to the calories consumed

· Fuel up on macros

· Focus on iron intake

· Provide more zinc

· Don’t forget vitamin D which is critical for the body’s absorption of calcium

https://www.nutritionnews.abbott/pregnancy-childhood/kids-growth/stunted-growth-and-the-nutrients-children-need-to-catch-up/

]]> 2019-09-11 02:57:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/382499368 Managing and controlling teen weight mariamwilliams https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/382499537 According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, some teens try to lose weight by eating very little; cutting out whole groups of foods like foods with carbohydrates, skipping meals, or fasting. These approaches to losing weight are unhealthy because they leave out essential nutrients. Also, teens that smoke, make themselves vomit, or use diet pills or laxatives to lose weight may cause health problems.

Once a child becomes a teen, it becomes challenging to deal with managing what they eat and how often they eat.

A daily task for a teen can consist of many activities that can cause them to eat late. So at times when they eat they want something fast and quick, which leads to eating fast microwavable premade foods like ramen noodles, pizza pockets, burritos, and much more. The calories and sodium on those foods alone will have blood pressure skyrocketing. It also 🤬 in unhealthy eating patterns causing weight gain.

Premade microwavable foods can lead to obesity of a parent doesn’t take control of how the teen is eating.

Healthy eating involves taking control of how much and what types of food they eat, as well as the beverages they drink. Try to replace foods high in sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat protein foods, and fat-free or low-fat dairy foods.

https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/weight-management/take-charge-health-guide-teenagers

]]> 2019-09-11 02:58:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/382499537 Micronutrients and their importance on Physical Activity jennaalmond427 https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/383403930 We all know that without the necessary amount of micronutrients our bodies would not be able to function correctly. Has anyone ever thought of the diet that serious athletes have to follow? After reading chapter eleven I started thinking about it and found this article that I found interesting. We of course have to increase our intake of calories if we do serious workouts, but it's not only the calories that matter. The nutrients incoming have to match the calories. ]]> 2019-09-12 17:12:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/383403930 Growth Spurts and Food jennaalmond427 https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/383411234 We all know what growth spurt looks like, one night your baby is a cute cuddly fits in one arm baby and the next thing you know they're half your size barely fit in both arms. How important is food in this overnight growth? During the first growth spurt as a toddler it is important to provide the necessary nutrients, because it's this stage that the bodies bones form and prevent weak bones in the future. ]]> 2019-09-12 17:22:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/383411234 Pediatric Obesity jennaalmond427 https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/383432824 We all love the chubby chunky babies and think awwee when we see them, but are they at risk for their cuteness? There are many factors to being obese that are other than foods, such as genetics or metabolism. But most factors can be changed. Such as diet and lifestyle. Keeping children active and eating more fruits and veggies than sweets and sodas helps to fight the obesity battle. ]]> 2019-09-12 17:51:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/383432824 Elderly Diet and Lifestyle jennaalmond427 https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/383495203 As you age it's important to keep an active lifestyle and learn how to change your diet to fit your age. With increasing age there should be more dark green and orange veggies in your diet such as broccoli and carrots. Having a good amount of Vitamin D in your diet is important to have healthy bones. As always its important to have physical activity in your daily life. ]]> 2019-09-12 19:37:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/383495203 Exercise is an all natural treatment for depression. camillecmain https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/383568212 I personally, am not a fan of taking pills to treat ailments unless I absolutely have to. Before I take cold medicine or go to the doctor, I try natural remedies, such as vitamins and tea with honey and lemon. Obviously for someone that is severely depressed, medication is absolutely necessary, regular exercise can also aid in the treatment of depression.
https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/exercise-is-an-all-natural-treatment-to-fight-depression]]> 2019-09-13 00:15:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/383568212 Encouraging kids to be active camillecmain https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/383574761 I have a big age gap between my kids. My oldest two are in college and high school, and the youngest just started preschool. The older two used to be just as active as my preschooler is now, and I will forever regret not establishing tighter boundaries, earlier, on video games. This article gives some additional suggestions in making sure physical activity is a daily part of children's lives.
https://www.eatright.org/fitness/exercise/family-activities/easy-ways-to-encourage-your-kids-to-get-active]]> 2019-09-13 00:44:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/383574761 Exercise and diabetes camillecmain https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/383583392 My husband is a diabetic who struggles with maintaining his blood sugar. Stubbornness aside, his insulin resistance varies dramatically between the summer and winter months. He runs his own landscape company, and therefore is extremely active March through October and not so much November through February.
https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/exercise-is-good-for-diabetes]]> 2019-09-13 01:18:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/383583392 7 most effective exercises camillecmain https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/383586516 WebMd compiled a short list of some of the most effective exercise moves that professionals use as a starting point for a workout regimen. Their examples utilize a variety of muscles and have numerous benefits. One thing that they reiterated in the strength moves that are suggested, is form. Form is crucial. Bad form will actually do more harm than good.
https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/features/7-most-effective-exercises#5]]> 2019-09-13 01:32:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/383586516 Aging and Disease kristenawolfe https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/383604028 According to the National Council on Aging, “Approximately 80% of older adults have at least one chronic disease and 77% have at least two.” The four main diseases seen in the aging population are heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes. These four diseases cause 2/3 of all deaths. It is very clear how people are getting sick and dying, yet our culture has not made it a priority to prevent these expensive diseases.

“Facts About Healthy Aging.” NCOA, 12 June 2018, https://www.ncoa.org/news/resources-for-reporters/get-the-facts/healthy-aging-facts/.]]> 2019-09-13 02:57:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/383604028 Elderly Disease kristenawolfe https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/383606116 Some diseases are very common in older populations. Prevention of these diseases is not talked about with younger populations, although it is possible through nutrition and lifestyle habits. Diseases effecting the elderly include hearing loss, cataracts and refractive errors, back and neck pain and osteoarthritis, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, diabetes, depression, and dementia. These geriatric syndromes are a combination of a lifetime of choices and influence. With a decrease in multi-generational homes, it is not surprising that the younger population is not aware of the conditions they may face in old age and how they can prevent them.

“Ageing and Health.” World Health Organization, World Health Organization, 5 Feb. 2018, https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/ageing-and-health.

]]> 2019-09-13 03:08:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/383606116 Dietician vs Nutritionist kristenawolfe https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/383609297 A dietician has more regulations and licensing than a nutritionist. Dieticians earn a bachelor’s degree, complete an internship, then go to work as a registered dietician, RD. Nutritionist is not a protected title, like doctor or dietician. Anyone can call themselves a nutritionist. A certified nutrition specialist typically goes through school and a certificate examination process. Doctors will often complete this certificate as well. A nutritionist can recommend eating plans, but does not diagnose or treat disease.

“What Is The Difference Between A Nutritionist And A Dietitian?” Nutrition Science Degree, https://nutritionsciencedegree.org/what-is-the-difference-between-a-nutritionist-and-a-dietician/.

]]> 2019-09-13 03:26:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/383609297 Long term effects of Eating Disorders kristenawolfe https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/383610695 The long term affect of eating disorders include damage to the heart muscle, digestive issues, brain damage, increased risk of diabetes, hormonal issues, kidney damage and infection. Digestive disorders can be particularly bad if laxatives are being abused. The body stop working correctly. Those suffering from an eating disorder have a six times higher risk of death from systemic injury or suicide.

“Health Consequences.” National Eating Disorders Association, 22 Feb. 2018, https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/health-consequences.

]]> 2019-09-13 03:34:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/383610695 Aging? tammyslaughter https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/383621083 We all have to grow older. That is something that is going to happen no matter how we feel about it. There is something that we can do the help slow down the process. Here are so tips to take into consideration.]]> 2019-09-13 04:49:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/383621083 Improve Digestion Naturally tammyslaughter https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/383621089 If you are like me, you probably hate taking a bunch of medicine. I thought this was in interesting article on how to improve digestion naturally. ]]> 2019-09-13 04:49:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/383621089 Get up and move! tammyslaughter https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/383621790 We all need to exercise regardless of our health conditions. It will help increase mobility, chronic illness, and increase our well being. Here are some thoughts about physical activity from the CDC. ]]> 2019-09-13 04:56:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/383621790 Be wary of fad diets... tammyslaughter https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/383622520 Good health comes from exercise and eating a balance diet. Everything needs to be done in moderation because too much of anything can be bad for you including the Keto diet. Here is an article discussing this issue. ]]> 2019-09-13 05:04:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/383622520 Benefits Of Home Made Baby Food. damonefortner https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/384052756 Making your own baby food can be highly beneficial in more ways than one. Pre-jarred baby foods are convenient because they come in measured serving sizes and can be ready to eat in the time it takes to unscrew a lid. Self-made baby food takes planning and can be time-consuming but has many benefits. One of the largest benefits is cost savings. A secondary benefit is that it is highly likely that it will be more nutritious because part of the process of jarring the food requires high-heat which can sap the nutrients out of the food. Some manufactures also add water and thickeners, in some cases the main ingredient can be water. It also allows piece of mind when an individual can honestly say what they are feeding their baby.]]> 2019-09-14 03:52:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/384052756 When To See A Nutritionist damonefortner https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/384148591 Seeing a nutritionist may seem like something that is only useful to celebrities or individuals with food allergies but it has benefits far beyond these scopes. Seeing a nutritionist is an excellent recourse to utilize when an individual has a food alergy because the nutritionist will help build a diet that works around the alergys. Additional reasons for seeing a nutritionist are to help with losing weight, digestive issues, fertility issues, meal planning, and to improve athletic performance. It's also a great idea if your family has a history of heart disease or cancer.]]> 2019-09-14 17:06:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/384148591 BCAA Suplements damonefortner https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/384149659 Branched-chain amino acids contain three of the nine essential amino acids that our body is unable to produce. There have been studies done that have shown a significant increase in muscle growth by those working out and supplementing with BCAA's. It has also been proven to reduce muscle soreness post-workout so that an individual can feel confident working out sooner. BCAA's have also been shown to have the potential to reduce the chance of getting liver cancer is certain situations.]]> 2019-09-14 17:12:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/384149659 Establishing Healthy Eating Habits damonefortner https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/384151220 Encouraging healthy eating habits in children at a young age can help set them up for successful eating habits throughout life. There are a few good tips that can help with encouraging these choices. Eating as a family at certain times throughout the day will help discourage snacking throughout the day, this establishes the habit of eating when hungry instead of eating to satiate an appetite. Another great way to encourage healthy food choices is to involve the child in the grocery shopping and preparing the meal. This can be especially impactful if everyone eating the meal compliments the child for their success which can make them proud of it and more likely to also enjoy it. A third way to ensure a child is not over-eating is to ask the child to eat slowly or take a break for 15 minutes or so during a meal to make sure they are not over-eating.]]> 2019-09-14 17:19:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/384151220 What are ways to prevent food poisoning? jeremy_foster https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/384177186 There are several manufactures of many different food products. How do we determine if food is healthy for our consumption once we get it home? Washing your hands, work space and utensils is a great start. Before you start working on preparing your meals, start with washing your hands thoroughly, make certain your working with clean utensils including a cutting board, and take the time to clean your work station. The next step is separating your products. Separate raw meats, poultry, seafood and eggs from ready to eat foods. Use separate cutting boards if needed and keep your foods separated. Cook foods to the right temperatures to kill bacteria. Use a kitchen thermometer to measure your whole meats such as beef, veal, pork and lamb to reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees and let rest for three minutes before carving. The internal temperature should be 160 degrees for all ground meats, 165 degrees for all ground poultry, 165 degrees for leftover and casseroles, 145 degrees for fresh raw ham, and 145 for finned fish. Keeping your refrigerator below 40 degrees and knowing when to throw out food helps prevent bacteria from growing. You should never thaw foods on the counter as it can multiple the growth of bacteria. Use the microwave, the refrigerator or keep in ice to thaw your frozen foods.

In the end, make sure your washing your food thoroughly, prepping in a clean work area, using the right temps and thawing your food correctly. These actions will help limit the potential of food poisoning.

https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/keep-food-safe.html#cook

]]> 2019-09-14 19:47:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/384177186 What are the top 5 food borne illnesses? jeremy_foster https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/384177272 Roughly 48 million people a year are subject to food poisoning with 128,000 of those folks requiring hospitalization and 3,000 dying. There are 250 different types of recognized foodborne illness related to food poisoning with the top five being Norovirus, Salmonella, Clostridium perfrigens, Campylobacter, Staphylococcus Aureus otherwise known as Staph. Some of the common factors of the bacteria, parasites, and viruses are vomiting, nausea, stomach cramping, and diarrhea. Pregnant women, young children, older adults and people with weak immune systems are susceptible to getting food poisoning. Preventing food poisoning can be prevented by simply cleaning the foods thoroughly, storing them at the right temperatures, thawing food correctly, separate the work stations and utensils by food and cleaning the work stations. ]]> 2019-09-14 19:48:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/384177272 Should we rely on the BMI index? jeremy_foster https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/384177446 The answer is, no. The BMI index is a mathematical equation the calculates your weight and height to determine your body mass index. Once the number is calculated, your then categorized from very severely underweight to obese class III, very severely overweight. As most are aware, muscle mass is heavier than fat. In fact, muscle weighs 18% more than the same size fat comparator. To assist in determining where the BMI index is off, think about a super star like LaBron James or Tom Brady. Both of these individuals are tall and muscular and fall into the obese category of the BMI index. The index was designed after a Caucasian male so other ethnicities can fall outside of the BMI index and still be considered healthy or unhealthy. If you reach into the Asian ethnicity, there are several different classes that would find a hard time meeting the current BMI index. Research from 2016 suggests that 54 million American people had a BMI index that would consider them as obese and unhealthy. Those folks found that their cardio metabolic measures were actually perfect. Twenty-one million people were also labeled normal on the BMI index and found to be unhealthy by their cardio metabolic measures. The overall study suggests that even though your over weight, the added weight adds stress to your body with long term consequences. Regardless of the BMI categorization, if you feel like your overweight and your BMI index indicates you’re outside the normal parameters, go to the doctor and have your cardio metabolic measurements taken.

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/is-bmi-an-accurate-way-to-measure-body-fat/

]]> 2019-09-14 19:49:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/384177446 How do you find the right diet? jeremy_foster https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/384177582 Finding the right diet plan can be difficult with all the options available across the world wide web. We continue to perform research to find the good things about each diet plan and look for ways to make diets work with in our lifestyle. The easiest diet plan and the food that’s involved with the quickest results seem to be the diets we go after. In actuality, we hardly ever look at the nutritional needs the diet provides us. We merely look for easy diets with quick results and minimal efforts. If that wasn’t the case, we wouldn’t have a web and television full of diet options, phone apps, supplements, and exercise videos. After several years of trying several diets my personal favorite has been weight watchers. It seems like we get to eat the foods you want but the end result is portion management with results. I am currently using a myplate app to see if the information inputted into the app provides any results and overview of my daily intakes. The biggest question is: What diet is right? What diet provides you the essential nutrients needed to support your body’s needs? What diet help you eat healthy without over eating? Is there such a plan? I believe the myplate web site can provide that information but it’s simply difficult to log into a computer or phone and search and research recipes regardless of the diet plan. In regards to what should we look at next, is there any good information to make finding the right diet plan right for you that is easy to enter and find information to help steer your diet in the right direction without being a simple calorie counter?

https://www.choosemyplate.gov/

https://www.myfitnesspal.com/

]]> 2019-09-14 19:50:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/384177582 Mental Health Benefits of Exercise daltonpmuntz https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/384215200 There are many different reasons people exercise and the physical benefits are pretty well-known from increased strength to weight loss and everything in between. What about benefits mentally? Exercise has benefits for the mental health universally and at the individual level. It can help reduce the symptoms of ADHD or help someone suffering with self-esteem issues.]]> 2019-09-15 02:28:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/384215200 Types of Exercise daltonpmuntz https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/384218787 Physical activity and exercise can comes in a variety of different forms. Most of these are likely to fall under one of the following types of exercise: aerobic, strength, balance, or flexibility. Each of these areas is focused on a particular realm of physical activity. Aerobic is all about cardio and getting your heart rate going and flexibility is all about improving range of motion.]]> 2019-09-15 03:09:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/384218787 Food Guide for Kids daltonpmuntz https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/384221908 When you are young, you may think you can eat whatever and it not take a toll on your body. At least that is what some think even for the generations after them. No matter the age food, and nutrition overall, can be taxing on the body if not taken seriously. As a parent, I have wanted to be in the know about what food should be a go to and which should be a treat. This site provides a list of foods and times kids should eat them.]]> 2019-09-15 03:46:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/384221908 Food Role Models daltonpmuntz https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/384222538 Even before we had our son, I was looking forward to experiencing his first experience with soft and solid foods. I wanted to make sure he got the proper nutrients like most parents do. It is important, especially early on, that parents take the initiative to introduce foods appropriately to best benefit their kids.]]> 2019-09-15 03:54:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/384222538 Short workouts, big gains. ffemtb318 https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/384397616 Shorter workouts are easier to accomplish due to the fact that we can carve out less of our free time and still get the blood pumping. In the article cited by wellandgood.comthey wrote “Lack of time—or perception of lack of time—is the number-one barrier when it comes to developing a regular exercise program,” Some forms of these shorter workouts are even more effective than a long workout., the article goes on to say… “studies have shown that short bursts of high-intensity interval training can be more effective than 45 minutes of less strenuous exertion.” If you have the will to exercise hard for a little bit of time, you can make big changes.

Rice, Janice. Short Workouts vs Long Workouts.Wellandgood.com. Web. 20 January 2017. https://www.wellandgood.com/good-sweat/short-workouts-vs-long-workouts-more-effective/

]]> 2019-09-15 23:36:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/384397616 Carbs for Athletes ffemtb318 https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/384398767 As we know, too much of anything is bad. According to popular diet carbs are the worst. However, what if you work out? We know that we need carbs to use as energy during physical activity, choosing the right ones is important. The Active.com article states “There are many high-carbohydrate foods beneficial to both your health and athletic performance. The key is choosing the right ones.” What are the right ones? They listed ten that are good for athletes, the number one listed is what caught my eye. Rolled oats. Overnight oats with protein powder is my morning go to after a workout. Try them!

Brown, Kimberly. Top 10 Carbs Athletes Should Love.Active.com. web. No date. https://www.active.com/food-and-nutrition/articles/top-10-carbs-athletes-should-love

]]> 2019-09-15 23:43:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/384398767 Obesity in Children ffemtb318 https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/384399644 Pediatric obesity is a dangerous affliction that can cause life long implications for the child. It frequently leads to adult obesity and the problems associated with it. Musculoskeletal problems, heart problems, diabetes, and more. The article cited below states “Obesity is the most prevalent nutritional disorder among children and adolescents in the United States. Approximately 21-24% of American children and adolescents are overweight.” Teaching our children healthy eating and exercise habits now can set them up for a lifetime of success.

Schwartz, Steven M. MD. Obesity in Children.Emedicine.medscape.com. web. 20 February 2019. https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/985333-overview

]]> 2019-09-15 23:50:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/384399644 Nutrition for the elderly. ffemtb318 https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/384400525 https://www.eatright.org/health/wellness/healthy-aging/special-nutrient-needs-of-older-adults]]> 2019-09-15 23:55:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ctodden/d1w8ystbwdfl/wish/384400525