Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA): Average daily level of intake sufficient to meet the nutrient requirements of nearly all (97%-98%) healthy people. Recommended intakes of nutrients vary by age and gender […]
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The name of the element chromium is derived from the Greek word “Chrôma“, meaning colour because many of its compounds are intensely coloured. Chromium has received a lot of attention […]
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Childhood obesity is a growing problem and can lead to several medical issues that may continue throughout adult life. Obesity/overweight is at present the fifth leading risk factor for mortality […]
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Many people experience adverse reaction on consuming gluten which is the principal protein in many cereals. Celiac Disease is also known as Celiac Sprue which is a chronic inflammatory disorder […]
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You might’ve come across many food allergies resulting from improper metabolism, today we’ll learn about disorders of carbohydrate metabolism. Carbohydrates are the main source of energy for human beings. There […]
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Calcium is a mineral which plays a vital role in many body functions. It is present in the highest amount among different minerals in the body. Calcium is important for […]
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Black gram is called as Vigna mungo and commonly known as, urad or black lentil. Black gram (urad) is one of the most widely used pulse in India and it […]
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Biotin, an essential micronutrient for all mammals and is a water-soluble B-complex vitamin. It is also called vitamin B7. It was formerly known vitamin H and coenzyme R too. Biotin […]
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Sometimes being too thin can be a problem. We see too many people who want to lose weight. Though less there are people who want to gain weight too. We […]
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Have you heard of the phrase ‘different types of vegetarians’? Let’s see what it means- The different types of vegetarians can be classified into different groups based on how restrictive […]
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