Cholesterol is either produced by the liver or consumed, and it is a necessary substance for survival. It composes nerve insulation, cell membranes, and is needed for some hormone production. Consumption of cholesterol is unnecessary, as the body creates enough on its own (Ma, 2004). There are not different types...

Embryonic development is wholly dependent on maternal nutrition. If the mother eats nutritious and well-balanced food, then the foetal growth and development will be robust and healthy, but if undernourished, foetal growth will be drastically affected leading to underweight infants at birth as well as possible developmental defects arising from...

As a consultant on health and wellness, I would recommend that the national breakfast and lunch be supplemented with vegetables and fruits because they play important roles in reducing cases of bloat in the gut. Also, fruits and vegetables make people look young and youthful. In addition to that, they...

While obesity has not necessarily had an impact on me personally, I have seen obesity in my community and the impact it has had. People have difficulties with mobility and have to use wheelchairs or similar devices to get around. Having to have ramps to get into certain businesses or...

One of the leading issues in the United States today is that of obesity. Obesity can be defined as “Weight that is higher than what is considered as a healthy weight for a given height is described as overweight or obese” by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) (2015). The...