Question

1) List two of the diets that are designed to lose weight. What are their pros and cons?

2)What is Bioavailability ? Please list two examples of increased bioavailability and another two examples of decreased bioavailability.

Answer 1

1) Two diets :-

#. intermittent fasting

16/8

5:2

eat-stop-eat

alternate day

#. intermittent fasting advantages

improve RFs and health markers

living longer in animals

lower insulin levels, improve cholesterol, reduces inflammation, kickstarts ketosis

saves time not having to eat 3 or 4 times a day

love weight and improve health habits at the same time because you watch what you eat when you do eat

#. intermittent fasting disadvantages

calorie deprivation

harmful depending on age, lifestyle, pregnant, medical conditions, medications

more research needed

2) paleo :-

eat like our ancestors did to maintain good health and avoid modern chronic diseases

fruits, vegetables, seeds, nuts, fish, lean meats

do not eat oats, grains, dairy, processed foods, beans/legumes

#. paleo advantages

weight loss - depends on individual and what your diet was beforehand

glucose tolerance

better blood pressure control

lower triglyceride levels

better appetite management

you avoid preservatives, added sugars, etc

#. paleo disadvantages

expensive

no grains or dairy can affect energy levels due to carb reductions, especially for athletes

can be difficult for vegetarians to maintain proper protein levels

#. paleo sustainability

potential health risks due to not enough carbs, not enough calcium (only 50% of DV), and excess of red meat (increase cholesterol levels and iron levels and risk of heat/kidney disease)

2) Bioavailability. -amount of active drug delivered to blood and rate at which its delivered. -rate and extent to which a drug reaches the systemic circulation unchaged.

Example of increased bioavailability - drugs , food sources

Example of decreased bioavailability - resources , efficiency of a drug