CHAPTER 1 Introduction This chapter consists of the Background of the Study, Statement of the Problem, Significance of the Study and Scope and Delimitations of the Study. Background of the Study Cosmetics are used for beautification. Cosmetics are substances used to enhance the appearance or odor of human body. Many cosmetic ingredients are selected from nature itself, that is, they are taken from something found in our environment. They are known as organic substances. Organic substances are or have been a part of a life process, hence they contain carbon they may be produced from living matter such as vegetable oils or can be extracted from matter that has lived such as paraffin or petrolatum. Organic substances are …show more content…
Consumption of natural vegetables and fruits rich in flavonoids help to protect from lung and oral cavity cancers. 6. Fresh pods are good source of folates; provide about 22% of RDA per 100g. Consumption of foods rich in folates, especially during pre-conception period helps decsrease the incidence of neural tube defects in the offspring. 7. The pods are also good source of many important minerals such as iron, calcium, manganese and magnesium. 8. The pods are also an excellent source of anti-oxidant vitamin, vitamin C; provides about 36% of daily recommended levels. Consumption of foods rich in vitamin-C helps body develop immunity against infectious agents, reduce episodes of cold and cough and protects body from harmful free radicals. 9. The pods are also good source of many important minerals such as iron, calcium, manganese and magnesium. Statement of the Problem This study aims to determine the acceptability of Okra pods as body lotion. Specifically, it seeks to answer the following questions: 1. What is the level of acceptability of Okra pods as body lotion in terms of the following criteria: a. Color b. Odor c. Appearance d. Texture e. State/form 2. How effective is the okra pods as body lotion based on the production of the respondents? Highly Accepted, Accepted, Moderately Accepted, Little Accepted, Not Accepted.
Every year, 1.2 million people are diagnosed with cancer and more than 500,000 people die from the disease. According to the National Cancer Institute, over 30% of these deaths can be attributed to diet. This means that the average person can greatly lower his risk of getting cancer simply by changing his diet. There is, of course, no guarantee against cancer, but the lifestyle choices that we make now can have a huge impact on our lives in the future. (http://www.aicr.org/expert1.htm)
Lotion is something almost all of us use. It is as much a part of our daily routines as brushing our teeth. Most people don’t take into account the aesthetic value of the lotion bottle. They are just concerned about the product on the inside of the bottle but not what the bottle says about the product itself. Whether you realize it or not, the manufacturers of lotion bottles tell us a lot about the product by the shape, personality and the way it suggests how it wants to be used. My two subjects are a bottle of Jergens Ultra Healing lotion and Gold Bond Ultimate Men’s Lotion.
Foods which are high in calcium, fiber, vitamins (A, C, and E), potassium, and magnesium.
6. According to the My Plate recommendations ½ of all grains eaten should be whole grains.
Avocado is my number favorite fruit. According to authority nutrition website, avocados contains lots of fiber and are rich in vitamin-B, vitamin-K, potassium, copper, vitamin E and C. The main compounds that can be found in avocados are carotenoids which is good for our eye health and can reduce the risk of age related eye diseases. It also contains persones A and B which is the unique antioxdiants that can protect us against cancer and any inflammation. D-Mannoheptulose is another compounds that can be found in avocado. This is a type of sugar that claimed to help the control of our blood sugar.
contain fruits, grains, vegetables, proteins, and a dairy item. Buettner (2009) states that as a
Journal 13: Espresso and tea are two of the most stunning wellsprings of cell reinforcements in our eating regimen, inasmuch as they're economically naturally sourced, so they're delivered without pesticides. These two drinks help emotional well-being, liver wellbeing, and advance a sound heart. The key is to forget the sugar and drain, which takes away most every one of their advantages.
As seen in Appendix 1, the diet provides more fiber (30-37g) than the RDI for both teen boys (24-28g) and girls (20-22g). It also provides much more Calcium (1932mg) and Vitamin D (46mcg) than the RDI for teenage boys and girls (800-1050mg and 5mcg, respectively). It also contains less sodium (1560 – 1886mg) than the RDI of 460-920mg for teenagers (Appendix 1).
It similarly has diuretic properties, strengthens the release of bile, purges the liver, helps with hypersensitivities and decreases cholesterol. It contains key vitamins and minerals, for instance, vitamin B6, thiamin, riboflavin, vitamin C, iron, calcium, potassium, folic destructive and magnesium.
The avocado seeds are very effective in maintaining your body in good health due to their great nutritional value. These seeds are one of the best sources of soluble fiber and, they contain a higher level of antioxidants than most of the fruits and vegetables. The avocado seeds can provide you with many health benefits, so the next time you are eating an avocado, instead of throwing the seed away, you may consider consuming it.
This root is a prebiotic that fortifies the stomach good bacteria along with offering various minerals and vitamins. Other ingredients include sunflower kernals, buckwheat, sesame seeds, linseed, pumpkin seeds, millet seeds, raisins, Chia seeds, monk fruit powder and chelated magnesium. Another advantage to consuming this product daily is the fact that it provides dietary fibre that lowers the risk of bloating, constipation, irritable bowel and other digestive issues. On top of all this, fibre increases the water and bulk in the stool making it easier to dispose of bodily waste in a healthy way. For these reasons and more, experts here in Australia recommend that we include at least 20 grams to 25 grams of fibre to our daily diets. A complete list of benefits for consuming this product is as
As the consumer attitude gradually changes, people are more in favor of the natural and safe products in cosmetic market. Australia consumers are not exception. They respected green-added cosmetics, namely, they are increasingly in pursuit of natural, pollution-free cosmetics with no chemicals added. Consequently, the products of chemical-free will gain competitive advantages in Australian cosmetic market to meet the consumer’s psychological needs for green, organic skin care products.
Company conducted a survey in order to determine the segmentation of people who would like to prefer fragrance and moisturizing cream in the skin care products they use.
2. Likewise, teas of all assortments additionally contain abnormal amounts of cell reinforcement polyphenols that
The results obtained from proximate composition of both plants indicate that the protein, fibre and carbohydrate contents of Pinus gerardiana were higher than that of Garcinia kola. The protein value of the Garcinia kola (1.4%) and Pinus gerardiana (2.1%) were found to be lower than those of Amaranthus viridus (16.41%), Amaranthus caudatus (20.59%), Talinum triangulare (31.00%), Adansonia digitata (4.55%), Piper guineensis (8.75%) and Eugenia caryophyllus (5.60%) (Pandey et al., 2006; Akindahunsi & Salawu, 2005; Gbadamosi et al., 2011), but higher than Nauclea latifolia (0.64%) (Egbung et al., 2011). The RDA for protein is in the range of 28-65 g for children, lactating mothers, pregnant women and adults (Adinortey et al., 2012). The crude fibre value of Pinus gerardiana (8.75%) and Garcinia kola (1.30%) was lower than those of Morinda lucida, Adansonia digitata, Khaya senegalensis, Alstonia boonei and Eugenia caryopphyllus which are (17.00, 37.00, 22.00, 30.00 and 12.00) % respectively (Gbadamosi et al., 2011), and higher than that of Gnetum africanum (4.60%) and M. ureans (4.00%) (Ekpo, 2007). Adequate intake of dietary fibre has been reported to posses the ability of lowering serum cholesterol level, heart disease, hypertension, constipation, diabetes and breast cancer (Ishida et al., 2000). The moisture content of Garcinia kola and was higher than that of Pinus gerardiana. Although the values obtained for Garcinia kola (19.92%) and Pinus gerardiana (7.14%) revealed