Archive for August, 2008

Aug 25 2008

Is there a job that involves nutrition food science and children?

Published by Karina under Nutrition

Curious asked: I really want a career in which I can work with children. I’m studying nutrition/biology in college. What future careers integrate both?

One response so far

Aug 22 2008

In the United States, why isn’t alcohol required to have nutrition facts?

Published by Karina under Nutrition

trer asked: Every food you buy (except for produce) is required to have a nutrition facts label on the packaging. I’ve never seen soda, juice, milk, etc. without that label. So why is it that alcoholic beverages don’t have nutrition labels on them? (at least to tell you how many calories and all that?)

5 responses so far

Aug 13 2008

Is darkening of complexion is the symptom that baby is not getting nutrition ?

Published by Karina under Nutrition

Swapna M asked: My 5 month doesn’t take breastfeed properly now. I tried giving her bottle but she refuses it too. I have started giving little bit of top feed. she has darkened considerably in last 2 months. Does it indicate lack of nutrition?

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Aug 13 2008

I heard that Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard is the best whey protein?

Published by Karina under Nutrition

. asked: And I also heard that whey isolates are better than whey concentrates. But when I looked at the ingredients of Optimum Gold Nutrition Standard it says “Other Ingredients: Protein Blend (Whey Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Concentrate.” Why does it have the label concentrate under other ingredients if its suppose to [...]

2 responses so far

Aug 11 2008

How to determine amount of nutrition in a vegetable?

Published by Karina under Nutrition

FearMyBroccoli asked: How do you determine nutrition in a vegetable for a high skool science fair project?
by acctualy experimenting not just reasearching
any thought on refinement are welcome
what about zinc?

3 responses so far