Question 1

should companies that sell alcoholic beverages be required to provide nutritional information?

Accepted Answer

No nutritional info: There is no signficant nutritional value in drinking alcohol--only empty calories. Nutritional labels are designed to help people make informed food choices. Be smart, eat healthy, and limit alcohol consumption (see earlier healthtap responses regarding responsible alcohol ingestion).

Question 2

are nutritional boosts good for you?

Accepted Answer

No evidence: 
There is no evidence to support the use of these supplements to "boost" your performance.  Don't waste your money.  Instead consult with a nutritionist to develop a proper balanced diet.

Question 3

what are the basic daily nutritional requirements?

Accepted Answer

400 charact not enuf: Too detailed to give full answer here. In brief, adequate fluid, protein calories, fat, carbohydrate (macronutrients), as well as essential vitamins and minerals (we don't make them, need them for growth, development, repair) which need to come from diet. About 40+ nutrients all told. Easily available info online; just google your question (get more specific re: age, sex, preg, etc-differs for all.

Question 4

what are the nutritional pros and cons of coconuts?

Accepted Answer

Depends on ripeness: Mature, "dry" coconuts have high fat content, a crunchy white pulp that can be made into coconut milk. It is abundant in medium-chain fatty acids. Young green "water" coconuts have a transparent, sweet jelly pulp and less fat, and a sterile liquid with electrolytes of similar concentration to human blood. This was used to rehydrate some soldiers during ww2 in the pacific, by intravenous infusion!

Question 5

what are the nutritional benefits of eating organic?

Accepted Answer

See below: No exposure to pesticides and their potential harm.

Question 6

what are the nutritional needs for adults every day?

Accepted Answer

Varies!: There is too great a difference between the sexes, pregnancy, the young and old, and those with certain illnesses, and for those even on certain drugs. Their is a new field called nutrogenomics, which has identified vast differences between vitamin needs in humans. The most common needs: 8 glasses of water; 1g of protein per 2 lbs of body weight; and 20-24 grams of fiber for adults.

Question 7

are those ingredients and nutritional facts in soft drinks are real?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Along with tort liability for a false label, there's also laws against false labels that are enforced often enough to make these reliable. Soda pop is primarily marketing, with sugar or artificial sweetener, carbonated water, flavoring, maybe caffeine, dyes and preservatives. Sometimes they can hit the spot though there's nothing especially either nutritious or risky here.

Question 8

does using a nutritional cleanse have any health value for an adult ?

Accepted Answer

No: There is no medical evidence or studies indicating that a cleanse is needed or does anything beneficial for people.

Question 9

how does the nutritional content of frozen and canned vegetables differ?

Accepted Answer

Read labels.: Fresh frozen vegetables usually retain more nutrients, but it depends on the form. The package labels will tell you. All canned vegetables are not alike either. Even salsa can end up with no nutrients at all from over-processing. Read labels,if it has no vitamins, fiber, or protein, it is basically junk. Some canned fruits and some juices have no vitamins at all and are just overpriced candy!

Question 10

would you please help describe the usual nutritional disorders in children?

Accepted Answer

Iron deficiency: Children on vegetarian or vegan diet are particularly at risk.

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