We agree carrots contain a large amount of vitamin A, but are they a good source of vitamin D?
I have a general question for you. There is a dispute right now in my house about carrots having vitamin D. We all agree that they contain a large amount of vitamin A, but are they also a good source of vitamin D? Thank you.
Carrots are not a good source of vitamin D which...
What type of calcium pills should a woman be taking?
What type of calcium pills should a woman be taking? You know how a lot of women are taking calcium pills?
The best-absorbed form of calcium from a pill is a calcium salt like carbonate or citrate. Calcium gluconate and calcium lactate are absorbed well by pregnant women. Seniors absorb calcium lactate, gluconate and citrate...
What B vitamin helps against mosquito bites?
What B vitamin helps against mosquito bites?
One B vitamin called thiamin does in large doses seem to change a person's body odor. But there seem to be inconsistent results as to its effectiveness at repelling mosquitoes. The reason it seems to change body odor is that some excess thiamin is excreted through the skin....
What would be the correct way of discussing nutrient intakes in the US?
I am an American dietitian revising a United Kingdom nutrition book for the U.S. public. I was wondering what would be the correct way of discussing nutrient intakes for the general population (the book is designed for the general public). Should I talk about RDAs, USRDAs /RDI, or DRVs? What would be most appropriate?
The...
I crave red meat prior during my period. Is my body telling me it wants extra iron?
I've been finding that I seriously crave red meat prior to and during my period. Do you think that this is my body telling me that it wants extra iron during this time?
The last 6 months I have drastically reduced my red meat consumption due to the fat content. I have been charting my...
I have pernicious anemia and do you have information on that?
If you have time, I have pernicious anemia and wondered if you had any information on that?
Pernicious anemia is caused by a deficiency of vitamin B 12. It would show up on a blood test because of the large immature red blood cells that are present. These large red blood cells are very inefficient...
My daughter who is 14 is an ovo-lacto vegetarian and developed cracks in the corners of her mouth.
My daughter who is 14, is an ovo-lacto vegetarian. I support this and between the two of us, we try to make sure she receives the nutrients she needs. She has been eating this way for about 4 months.
Recently she has developed cracks in the corners of her mouth. My older daughter had the...
Do the amounts of the RDA change when you want to slim down?
What is the RDA for fat, cholesterol, sodium, carbohydrates and <proteins? Do these amounts change when you would like to slim down?
There is no RDA for fat, cholesterol, sodium or carbohydrate. The RDA for protein is age and gender dependent. Your RDA does not change whether you want to gain or lose weight. Assuming...
What nutrients form our bones?
What nutrients form our bones?
Your bones contain mostly calcium and phosphorus which are minerals that give bone its rigidity. Your bones have the breaking strength of cast iron. In other words, as much pressure as it would take to break a cast iron pan, it would take that much force to break a bone...
Is it okay to have more of a certain nutrient?
How important is it to have a balanced nutrient intake in your diet? Is it okay to have more of a certain nutrient?
The goal of eating a balanced amount of nutrients is to eat a wide variety of foods from all food groups (meat, starch, vegetables, fruit, dairy, and healthy fats) that will give...