Food and nutrition in nigeria

The amount of protein you need in your diet depends on your weight, age and health. As a rough guide, the recommended dietary intake (RDI) for protein (measured in grams per kilogram of bodyweight) is:0.75 g/kg for adult women0.84 g/kg for adult menAround 1 g/kg for pregnant and breastfeeding women, and for men and women over 70 years.So, for example, a 75 kg adult male would need 63 g of protein per day. It is recommended that 15 to 25 per cent of total energy intake per day is from protein sources.The needs of children and adolescents also vary according to their age and weight. A full list of recommendations for dietary protein is available from the Australian Nutrient Reference Values (NRVs) website.Most Australians eat far more protein than they actually need, so deficiencies are rare.

I began to eat cucumbers as a low calorie; high fiber food. Fiber is one of the main ways that I keep in shape. One of the most pleasant side effects I found from eating my daily dose of cucumber; was that my skin became softer and smoother. As an eczema sufferer; this is one of the most powerful side effects that I've found from eating any healthy food.When many people think of cucumbers they think of a refreshing vegetable that often makes appearances in salads. Overall people don't think it is unhealthy; but it does seems like a watery vegetable without a whole lot of nutritional value.Most think that maybe it has a little vitamin C; maybe a little fiber and maybe some cleansing abilities. But, many are was surprised to learn that the cucumber really has a lot of vitamins and minerals; and that it's health benefits are many fold.The cucumber is a member of the gourd family. This family of plants has a range that thrive in tropical and subtropical climates. All gourds are...

Belly Fat clinically known as central obesity or Abdominal obesity, is the accumulation of abdominal fat resulting in an increase in waist size. It has been proven that there is a strong correlation between central obesity (Belly Fat) and cardiovascular disease.Studies have shown that belly fat is the last form of fat used up by the body, which means it takes much more effort and determination to make it disappear from your body Therefore if you have a Big Belly, you should pay close attention to the educative articles on this blog and practice the healthy living tips available here.Now, let's talk about Nigerian Foods that burn Belly Fat:Foods that burn belly fat represents a significant part of a weight loss plan.This means adding more nutrients and fiber to your diet plan.Fat burning foods are"thermogenic”foods. These are REAL, WHOLE FOODS, that are high in complex carbohydrates and protein and they burn fat because:1.They require more energy for the body to break them down...

Road transportation is by far the commonest means of transportation in Nigeria compared to other means; air, rail and water. The technology has made life easy compared to the hitherto means of transportation such as animals. Nigeria economy despite its harshness, has afforded millions of its populace the means to own cars making road traffic a major problem. It was estimated that the number of registered vehicles in Nigeria rose between 1988 2004 from 600,000 to 6,000,000. Despite the happiness and change of quality of family lives associated with owning a vehicle, its possession has made so many families bereaved of their breadwinners or lovely ones due to unprecedented rate of road traffic accidents (RTAs). The lawlessness in our society has provided an enabling ground for lack of obedience to road rules and regulation. The causes of road traffic accidents are conventionally ramped into human, mechanical and environmental factors. The human factor accounts for up to 90% of accidents ...