Question 1

can you tell me the most common nutritional disorders in children?

Accepted Answer

Obesity, malnutritn: If you want two, obesity is #1 while malnutrition is number 2. With a 3rd of kids overweight by kindergarten and most with problems unrecognized or ignored by parents, it will continue tobe the biggest nutrition problem in the country for decades.

Question 2

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.

Question 3

what  nutritional supplements are good for children?

Accepted Answer

Balanced diet: If the child is consuming a well balanced diet, no supplements are needed in an otherwise normal child.  If the child has any health issues that may require supplements, that should be discussed with her/his doctor.

Question 4

can we give amway nutritional supplements like multi vitamins, vit c, protein powder, fruits and veg concentrates regularly to children of 5 -10 yrs?

Accepted Answer

Diet supplements: That's why americans have the most expensive urine in the world.

Question 5

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 6

when is a nutritional cleanse helpful?

Accepted Answer

Poor nutrition: I am not sure what a 'nutritional cleanse' really means to you. Most of the 'advertised' cleanses have not been shown to be helpful, are promoted by nutrition quackery promoters, and can even be harmful. Your pocket book will also be adversely affected too.

Question 7

which types of nutritional diets are there?

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Probably hundreds: There are probably hundreds of different types of diets, and none works best for everyone (which is why so many exist).  For a good overview along with links to much more detailed information, see here: http://www.Nlm.Nih.Gov/medlineplus/diets.Html.

Question 8

what are the best nutritional foods to eat?

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: For healthy diet: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/., exercise 30 minutes/day, drink enough water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. 
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Question 9

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 10

what are the nutritional pros and cons of coconuts?

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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!

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