Fiber is a substance which is found commonly in the external layer of the plants. It is nothing but the cell walls of the plants. It is these cell walls which provide the external structure of a plant. Fiber is a kind of carbohydrate which will not be broken down into nutrients even after it Read more
Protein-Energy malnutrition – An introduction The protein-energy malnutrition or PEM is a condition that includes marasmus and kwashiorkor. Marasmus is a condition in which dry form with extreme emaciation occurs and kwashiorkor usually occurs in children. The marasmus indicates the deficiency of proteins in the body along with the calorie deficiency. Dietetic Management for PEM Read more
A study on the multivitamins, taken during pregnancy, has revealed that most of these are deficient in Iodine as they mentioned on their labels. And this lower ratio of Iodine can affect the process of brain development. Unfortunately, a large number of brands those mentioned Iodine as a constituent on the labels of prenatal vitamins, Read more
What is gallstone disease? The gall bladder which is situated under the liver is a thin walled reservoir that stores bile. On an average, it stores about 40 to 50 ml of bile. For a normal healthy person, the liver secretes about 700 ml of bile each day. When the secreted bile is sufficient, then Read more