In this article we will discuss about the Basal Metabolism:- 1. Definition of Basal Metabolism 2. Conditions for Measurement of Basal Metabolism 3. Factors Influencing 4. Measurement 5. Significance. Contents: Definition of Basal Metabolism Conditions for Measurement of Basal Metabolism Factors Influencing Basal Metabolic Rate Measurement of Basal Metabolic Rate Significance of Basal Metabolic Rate 1. Definition of Basal Metabolism: [...]
The below mentioned article provides a short note on the Caloric Requirements for Human Body. The food requirements of a man depend upon his basal metabolism, S.D.A., the work to be done and the climatic conditions. Extra calorie is also required for a starved man to build up his tissues, a pregnant woman for the foetus and a child for [...]
The following points highlight the three main classification of toxicants present in food. The classification are: 1. Naturally Occurring Toxicants 2. Toxicants from Microorganisms 3. Toxic Chemicals, Pesticides and Insecticides. 1. Naturally Occurring Toxicants: i. Lathyrism: a. This is a crippling disease accompanied by paralysis of the leg muscles occurring mostly in adults who consume large quantities of the seeds [...]