Hello this essay has to be answered using the book assigned for my class which I can give you my login for. Also outside references may be used. This must be in MLA format with a works cited. The main reference needs to be the book. The book is Nutrition concepts and controversies 14th edition by sizer and whitney . Below are all the questions I need answered. Some are 1 to 2 paragraphs for the whole question and some are minerals and vitamins that need just a short paragraph each.

In Section 2 of your Individual Diet Analysis Project, you will be reviewing the various nutrients on your spreadsheets. Use your textbook as your reference. Information researched on the internet is often inaccurate. For this assignment, you will submit your answer in short essay form.

In this section, you will report:

Question 1

Protein

Regularly eating too much protein in your diet can have a negative impact on a person's health. Eating too little protein can also have an undesirable outcome. Write one or more paragraphs on protein and answer the following questions. Remember to use proper grammar and complete sentences.

What can happen if you consistently eat too much protein in your diet?

What can happen if you consistently eat too little protein in your diet?

What is the RDA for adult healthy adults?

Why is it important to get a good source of protein in your diet on a daily basis?

What is the percentage range for the recommended amount of calories to be contributed by protein?

What food items are good sources of proteins?

How can vegetarians get protein in their diet?

Question 2

Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates come in the form of complex carbohydrates (starches), simple sugars and fibers. Eating too much simple sugar in your diet can have a negative impact on your diet. Write one or more paragraphs on carbohydrates and answer the following questions. Remember to use proper grammar and complete sentences.

In the United States, what are the major sources of carbohydrates to the diet?

What is the percentage range for the recommended amount of calories to be contributed by carbohydrates?

What are the adverse effects of eating too much added sugar?

What are some ways to reduce added sugars?

Question 3

Fiber

Adequate fiber in the diet has been proved to have benefits to your health, Getting to much fiber can also cause some concerns. Write one or more paragraphs on fiber and answer the following questions. Remember to use proper grammar and complete sentences.

What are the major food sources of fiber in the diet?

Fiber in the diet, is present in two major forms. What are the two major forms? How does each form affect your body? What are the health benefits of each form?

What are the health benefits of fiber in the diet? (name at least 6) How are each health benefit beneficial?

What harmful effects can getting excessive fiber in the diet cause?

Does fiber have an RDA or AI? Why?

Question 4

Fat: Saturated Fats, Trans Fats, and Cholesterol

Fats are essential to the diet. Certain fats can be harmful especially when consumed in excess. Solid fats in the American diet are known to cause harmful effects. Write one or more paragraphs on fats and answer the following questions. Remember to use proper grammar and complete sentences.

What are food sources of solid fats in the American diet?

What type of fat is known to raise serum LDL level?

How does saturated fat contribute to heart disease?

How does dietary fat influence cancer?

How does excess dietary fat contribute to obesity?

How much dietary fat is recommended by the dietary guidelines? Saturated fat? Trans fats?

Question 5

Minerals

Minerals in the body are found in major or trace amounts. The amount of minerals found in the body does not determine the importance of the mineral just the amount. For each of the minerals listed write one or more paragraphs for each mineral. Remember to use proper grammar and complete sentences.

Minerals:

Iron

Calcium

Potassium

Sodium

For each of the minerals:

Is the mineral a major or trace mineral?

What are the major roles in the body?

Does the mineral have a AI or RDA established? What are the recommended intakes?

What are the adverse health effects of getting too much or too little of the mineral in the diet?

Question 6

Vitamins

Vitamins are either water soluble or fat soluble. For each of the vitamins listed write one or more paragraphs and answer the questions listed below.

Vitamin C

Vitamin A

Is the vitamin water soluble or fat soluble? How does this effect toxicity of the vitamin?

What is the RDA and UL?

What are the major roles in the body?

What effect can getting too much or too little of this vitamin cause?