High-Risk Nutritional Practices Introduction The world has been experiencing drastic changes in nutritional practices. Several factors can be directly attributed to these changes. Culture and nutrition are strongly correlated. Nutrition is one of the most significant components of every culture. Different cultures identify themselves with the kind of foods they consume. However, the nutritional preference of a given culture ultimately affects the quality of health of people belonging to that culture. While some cultures have dietary practices that promote health, other cultures have nutritional practices that are considered to be risky to their health. Some nutritional practices are also associated with various cultural elements, for example, cultural beliefs and historical viewpoints. It is, therefore, essential to understanding the high-risk nutritional practices related to different cultures across the globe. This paper will specifically discuss different high-risk nutritional practices associated with diverse cultures across the globe, as well as the historical perspectives, belief systems, and other elements that affect the nutritional behaviors of a culture. Chinese Culture The Zhou, Qin, Han and Jin Dynasties are important historical events that shaped the…
Main or leading tea companies According to (Szenthe Adrianna 2019) list of the top world’s producing tea industry (appendices 2), most of the leading countries include- China, India, Kenya, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam, among others. (Kumarihami and Song 2018)Added that these countries contribute to 86.5% of the total world tea production. China is the biggest producer of tea, as per the Szenthe’s analysis, china produces approximately 30-35% of the total output in that year. The country has a long history of the tea industry, where they consume it as a beverage and medicine. Consequently, Anderson, (2014), the analysis indicated major five companies which drank tea mostly were, James Finlay, McLeod Russel, Tata Global Beverages, Twinings, and Unilever (Appendices 1). These researches show a significant increase in the production and export of tea in most leading companies, and the market segment has been identified based on the type of commodity, packaging, channels of distribution, requests, and topography.
Effects of lipid oxidation on french fries in re-used cooking oil Chapter one: INTRODUCTION Background information Cooking oil is a plant-animal or synthetic fat used for frying baking and other types of cooking. It is also used in food preparation and flavouring not involving heat such as salad dressing and bread dips.it is commonly known as edible fats the word oil comes from Latin word oleum typically,oil is liquid at room temperature,,there is a wide variety of cooking oils from plants sources such as olive palm oil,soya barn oil, corn oil, sunflower oil,peanut oil, and sunflower oil as well as animal based oils such as Butter and lard . Fats and oils are also called triglycerides obtained from animal sources, which are generally solid while those from plant sources are usually liquid. Pure oils are colourless, odorless and tasteless but due to some foreign substances that are liquid soluble causes changes in oilcomposition(Melendez et Al 2001). Oils that are highly saturated includes, coconut oil, palm and palm kernel oil, saturated fats should be replaced with poly saturated fats and…
Main sources of tea and locations of raw material supply Supply chain According to (Wilhelm et al. 2016), in the supply chain, there are different participants, thus the need for sustainability in supply chain management. There is a need to understand different multi-tiers in the supply chain. According to their study, the involvement of first-tier suppliers is important in achieving sustainability compliance. Companies should incentivize each participant’s role separately to reduce information symmetries, especially at the second-tier agency. Companies involved in any business make choices independently and jointly when deciding the patterns of the supply chain to take. (Hugos, 2018) identified basic pattern that companies can consider, which includes; – production-inventory-location-transportation-information. 1.2 Major products, customers and market Tea can be processed to produce various products, which include black tea, green tea, oolong tea, coffee, water, salt, lentils, spices, ready-to-eat, sweetener, among others. (Jiang, 2019), research on improvement of competitive advantage on tea industries infamous town, the research indicated several tea products were black tea, moving, and Taiping, among others. Jiang noted that Huangshan city had serious shorting comings when it…
Cryptosporidium Infection Public health officials and the whole medical fraternity play crucial roles in combatting epidemics. The coordinated efforts of such individuals ensure that the causes of infections are identified and corrective action is undertaken to prevent further contamination. Moreover, caregivers can accurately address diseases based on the identified contributing factors. The Watersedge community reported rampant cases of diarrhea and other symptoms, prompting a public health inquiry. Investigations revealed that the affected people had attended an event at the Thompson Lake Park, where they had consumed a fruit punch prepared with water from the fountain near the beach. Laboratory tests revealed that the water came from an underground well, which tested positive for Cryptosporidium parasite. The discovery followed the epidemiological process of patient interview mapping, sample collection, and microscopic analysis to determine the active contaminant. Therefore, such accomplishments reinforce the potential of teamwork in public health. This project revolves around my tenure as an intern at the public health department in Watersedge, at a period when the community was facing a mini pandemic. Patients admitted to health centers manifested cases…
Policy Initiatives Needed to Increase the Role of Orphan Crops in Food Security Orphan Crops in Food Sustainability Policy Findings Key message: this paper elaborates the Main findings on the contain policy relevance with regards to the determination of policy initiatives needed to increase the role of orphan crops in food security Introduction Orphan crops refer to the various set of drought-resistant crops, including yam, tuff, finger millet, and tubers. The orphan crops have the characteristic of being regionally significant, but not traded globally. Also, the crops receive no attention from research networks regarding the various measures that could be put into developing them. Due to the sustainability and ability of the orphan crops to withstand harsh weather conditions, developing countries and other countries in regions that experience extreme weather conditions profoundly rely on them in facilitating food security[1]. Through the policy brief, various suggestions could be adopted for the improvement of the orphan crops to facilitate their role in increasing food security. Findings Application of modern improvement measures to the orphan crops and current crop research. This is necessary…
Cause and effects of Isolation Isolation is the process of being separated from people. Separation can occur in different forms. Social isolation refers to the situation where there is a complete or a nearly complete disconnection between an individual and the society. Emotional separation occurs where there is a strong connection between a person and the community, but the individual does not feel connected. Emotional isolation is a state of mind. Separation can also be advised by medical practitioners where deemed necessary, for example, in cases where one suffers an infectious disease, and there is a risk of spreading it to others. Isolation does more harm health-wise and psychologically to the individuals being isolated. Various factors are attributed to different kinds of isolation. A family crisis in that family members neglect a person as a result of issues like conflicts amongst themselves contributes to social isolation. Unemployment also makes one distance himself or herself from society. Unemployment makes one suffer psychologically and makes one think that they cannot fit in the community. Poverty also makes one distance themselves from the…
College Students Shouldn’t Study Something That They Are Not Passionate About Introduction: We all agree that time is the most valuable asset in life, and we should spend it wisely. Most of this time is spent on developing our career or creating a path that connects our passion. We all feel like we are mindlessly wasting our life away if we are not doing something with passion. This feeling is arguably similar when a college student is studying something that they are not passionate about. One ends up wasting several hours in their career while studying something that one is not passionate about (Dyrbye et al., 2020). The result is becoming a mediocre worker who is only motivated by rewards. Eventually, this practice will cause stress, which might have a lasting effect on one’s health (Jackson & Wilton, 2017). Without passion in a subject, an individual will run out of motivation eventually. Students will always struggle with attending lectures and to complete assignments, which will make them miserable. Who will want their life to be unhappy? Life is too…
Trade Manual: The People’s Republic of China General Information The manual contains detailed information about China that can help Goodies Inc. board of directors to make an informed investment decision. The document presents China as the best option for Goodie’s new market expansion plan. After reading this manual, it is undoubted that the company will open a new plant in China as the winning bid. The Peoples’ Republic of China is one of the world’s largest markets with a population of approximately 1.4 billion as per 2017 statistics provided by the World Bank (Chen, n.d). Due to the high population, China registers a desirable gross domestic product growth rate of 6.9% as per 2017. The GDP rate is far much ahead of the United States and India of 2.3% and 6.6%, respectively. The country is large in the geographical coverage of around 9,600,000 square kilometers (Ding, Yi, Alexande & Cem, 152). It enjoys political stability maintained by the Communist Party of China as the governing body. China is located along the coastline of the Pacific Ocean and in Southeast Asia.…
Tourist information about Kerala Kerala, known to be among the ten paradises as considered by National Geographic Traveler, has significantly advanced. It is due to its great ecotourism, coupled with backwaters and the unique culture and tradition of the state that attracts the travelers the most. It is rightly among the most visited tourist destinations in the world that have plenty of hidden gems to offer to the travel enthusiasts. Location of Kerala Kerala is located on Southwestern Malabar Coast. To be precise, it is between the Western Ghats on the east and the Arabian Sea on the west, extending over almost 580 kilometres in area. Being in the tropical region, it experiences a humid and wet climate during most of the time of the year. Best time to visit Kerala September to March is the ideal time to experience Kerala at its best. The hill stations and beaches are best to witness during these months. For the backwaters, winter is a suitable time. How to reach Kerala? By air – Travel through three international airports that are located in…