Clinical Nutrition Report: Fiber, Hormones, Joint Health, and Diet

This report provides a comprehensive overview of key concepts in clinical nutrition. It begins by discussing fiber content in various foods, including chia seeds and popcorn, and then categorizes carbohydrates into monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides. The report also explores the effects of the stress hormone cortisol, detailing its negative impacts on cognitive function, thyroid health, and blood sugar levels. Furthermore, it examines the role of growth hormone (GH) in bone and muscle development, anti-aging, and immune system support. The report also covers gout, including dietary recommendations to avoid purines and manage symptoms. Finally, the report addresses joint health, including the structure of joints, the impact of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, and the importance of proper nutrition and supplementation to reduce pain, decrease inflammation, and improve flexibility. The report concludes with a discussion of anti-aging strategies and stress management techniques.

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4-3-2020

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Lecture 6
High in Fibre
Chia seeds are considered to have 34.4 percent of fibre content in them. Popcorn are
also rich in fibre with 14.5 percent followed by almonds with percent, oats with percent and
artichokes with 8.6 percent of fibrous content in them (Gunnars, 2018).
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are classified on the basis of their structure. There are three types of
carbohydrates that are commonly known namely monosaccharide, disaccharide and
polysaccharide. Monosaccharide has the simplest carbohydrate which includes simple sugars
glucose, galactose and fructose. Disaccharide are types of sugars that contain two
monosaccharides that are linked with each other. It includes sugar like maltose, lactose and
sucrose. Polysaccharides are the most complex form of carbohydrates which contain multiple
monosaccharides attached together. It includes starch and fibre (Nunez, 2018).
Lecture 7
The stress hormone named as cortisol is released when the person experiences tension
and mental pressure. There are major three types of negative impacts that can be observed
due to release of the stress hormone in the blood stream which includes impairment in the
cognitive behaviour and performance, it supresses the functioning of the thyroid gland and
imbalances the level of sugar in the blood which may cause the case of hyperglycaemia
(Mayoclinic, 2019).
Lecture 8
Growth hormone is released from the pituitary gland and it help in the growth and
development of the bones and muscles. The secretion of GH in the body is not continuous
and decreases with increasing age of the person. It is considered to be the important and vital
anti-aging agent. It improves the immune system and also assists in fighting osteoporosis. It
also helps in maintain the functioning of the organs by repairing the tissues and muscles. It
boosts the muscle growth and its mass and helps in burring the fat form the body parts while
exercising. In case of any injury it heals the tissues, improves the memory by reviving the
neural cells. (WebMD, 2019).

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Lecture 9
Gout is an infection and is a type of arthritis that results in pain and stiffness due to
accumulation of the uric acid. There are several food items that must be avoided to prevent
the worsening of the symptoms and to enhance the recovery. The major chemical that must
not be consumed is purines as it worsens the infection by enhancing the production of uric
acid in the body. There are several animals and plant-based food that contains purines and
should be eliminated form the diet such as red meat, shrimps, tuna, lobster and sardines
which are commonly consumed animal products. However, plant-based purine does not have
much negative effect but must be prevented. In case of plant-based food items, sugary
drinkers, processed and fried food refined wheat and consumption of alcohol must be reduced
(Butler, 2019).

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References
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https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/22-high-fiber-foods
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress/art-
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Nunez, K. (2018, 12 18). The 3 Types of Carbohydrates and How Each Plays a Role in Your
Health. Retrieved from livestrong: https://www.livestrong.com/article/133227-what-
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https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/human-growth-hormone-hgh#1