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Osteoporosis can be defined as decreased bone mass and a shift in the structure of bone, resulting in a reduced quality of bone (Tufts, 2011). The quality of bone cannot be assessed, however, bone mineral density (BMD) can be screened using dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scans to determine mineral content of bone (Tufts, 2011)….
Exercise prescription, and who should recommend it, is a highly relevant and pertinent question. Although any individual can assist someone else when engaging in exercise and physical activity, there is not always a guarantee that such recommendations are derived from a qualified and experienced individual, or that exercise prescriptions are appropriate, effective, and safe. The…
Brown (2014) indicated that overweight and obesity (OO) are conditions among children that are mounting at an accelerated rate. Moreover, approximately 18% of children aged 6-11 are obese with BMIs greater than or equal to the 95th percentile (Brown, 2014). Conditions of overweight and obesity set a foundation for other physiological aberrations such as cardiovascular…
Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) can be defined as a condition frequently marked by a low hemoglobin level (Brown, 2014). It is characterized by the signs of iron deficiency (depleted iron stores, weakness, fatigue, short attention span, poor appetite, weak immune system) in addition to paleness, exhaustion, and a rapid heart rate (Brown, 2014). Women with…
NUTR-560H (Developmental Nutrition)-Completed. This is course #4 in my MS Human Nutrition program at the University of Bridgeport. -Michael McIsaac
560-A Pathophysiology of Disease- Completed! This represents course number 2 for my master of science (human nutrition) through the University of Bridgeport. It has allowed me to better understand and appreciate the nature of diseases, so that our team can better tackle chronic conditions with our clients. Thank YOU Dr. Dan for your contributions! …
Technological progress is nested deeply within contemporary Western society, and has brought with it many conveniences gifted to its citizens; acute-care medicine, the combustion engine, mass food production, enhanced communications via smartphones, and instant access to information through the Internet, to name a few. Although such examples show technological prowess, they still remain but a…
I’m cluing up Pathophysiology (560-A) as part of my masters in nutrition and wanted to pass along the books we used, in case a fellow lover of nutrition was interested. Pics are below. References Pizzorno J. & Katzinger, J. (2012). Clinical pathophysiology: A functional perspective. Coquitlam, BC: Mind Publishing Inc. Reisner, E. G., & Reisner, H….
Modern Western diets tend to be rich in macronutrient sources from refined carbohydrates. In this author’s last assignment, the application of very low carbohydrate diets (VLCD) was explored as a means of treating metabolic syndrome (i.e., diabetes, poor blood lipid profiles, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and decreased insulin sensitivity) (Song, Lee, Song, Paik, & Song, 2014)….
Statins are pharmacological interventions that have been shown to reduce dyslipidemia, inflammation, and improve vascular endothelial function (VEF) (Ballard et al., 2013). Interestingly, carbohydrate restricted diets (CRDs) have also been shown to improve blood biomarkers, similar to statins (Ballard et al., 2013). However, the authors noted that no research explored the potential additive benefits of…