Mindanao University of Science and Technology, is an institution that highly gives quality education especially to students and also MUST is an institution in center of Excellence in Engineering and Technology which is definitely great to know.
When we say goals it refers to the aim or purpose of achieving something, right? In my own insight the MUST goals and objectives are very realistic, why? It is because I do believe, trust and salute the “stakeholders” itself whom who proposed, planned and organized to make the said institution be in progress. I’m not telling this because I’m one of the students of MUST andIn fact not to be bias at all, The stakeholders such as the president, vice- president, teachers, students, personnel and staffs are very active, responsible and open-minded. They excel in different fields. Let’s take for instance: The new ICT building, the computer laboratory, the ongoing science complex, see!?! There were lots of improvements in a very short period of time. I’m so blessed and thankful for this one of a kind opportunity, I’m now in fourth year college taking up Bachelor in Secondary Education major in Technology and Livelihood Education (T.L.E.) and I really enjoy and already make used of the said improvements. That’s the reason that I’m confident and proud to say that their aim would surely become possible and successful as well.
My own suggestion. In order that the MUST institution will maintain its good quality education, the“stakeholders” should consider the following:
The cooperation and participation should always be intact;
The passion towards work will not change in passive way;
The commitment should always be in their hearts;
The virtue of having good attitude in dealing with the other stakeholder needs, should always be present
We should go hand in hand so that there will be good outcome with said MUST’s Goals and Objectives.
Goal 1: Pursue of Excellence in Instruction
This first goal is already pursuing its excellence in Engineering and Technology. Actually they always give high quality education that makes every student gain knowledge with the used of unique Instructional Materials (IM’s) that serve as learning tools. The way that the facilitators/ teachers deliver their lesson is very effective because there is so called “hands on training” that indulge every student in different actual activities which is good to know. The teaching- learning processes that MUST’s institution offers are definitely very effective. PERFECT!!!!
Goal 2: Pursue Excellence in Research
This goal is very possible and realistic because it gives every individual (students) the chance of engaging themselves to a research projects. Honestly, it cost you a lot but surely! No doubt….It will enhance your capacity to think. In fact, we’ve also experienced making a research paper; it is difficult because you must give time as well as effort. The researchers need to prove its research in order to know whether it is effective, useful or not. Actually it gives that urge and eagerness of the students whom making some research because of the awards that they are getting. This will surely serve as learning experience for us.
Goal 3: Pursue Excellence in Extension
This third goal was already proven effective, right? The “extension” of MUST institution is a way to extend their help to those students who also live in far places to pursue their studies in a university that gives the contentment of learning. The university is highly doing that. VERY IMPRESSIVE!!!!
Goal 4: Establish the Center of Energy and Environment
The fourth goal is very important because they really tend to impart to those students on how to take good care of all the equipments, to conserve energy and how to protect and preserve the environment. They teach the students to be a good role model for a great “change” to make them become progressive as well.
Goal 5: Promote Student Affairs, Welfare and Success
The fifth goal emphasizes the ability of the students that they need to develop. It talks about the overall duties of students to excel in their chosen field in order to achieve their purpose in life.(It includes passing board examination,etc.) The standard of learning should be maintained in an active way. It is very useful for the students. :-) The university gives chance to those deserving students to pursue their studies in college with the use of Scholarship program. See they extend their help, mark my word… This is a university were you can find a brighter future ahead. Mark my word!!
Goal 6: Maximize Library and other Resource Support to the Learning
Goal number six, is very interesting in my part it talks about the maximizing the use of the library. Honestly, it is a big help for the students to have the enough availability of books in the library. This will make used for their own projects, assignments, research works and other school purposes. My only suggestion is that the books that the student wanted to borrow should always be available. I mean, it can be brought at home (some books are only for room use!). I am saying this because not all students can afford to photocopy some pages of the books(they need to use) because of “financial problem”. It is very important that the library resources can accommodate the needs of every student. As much as possible. On the other side, the E-library is a big help also, the staff and other personnel in the E-library should not block the websites which is very useful, and especially for those students who are taking “Educational Technology” instead of working in the E-lib to save money as well, they are force to pay in the internet cafe. I think they should make actions on it. In order for the students to avoid some difficulties they should help the students to sustain their needs.
Goal 7: Implement Massive Infrastructure Development
This seventh goal is also very realistic. Let’s say for instance, the ongoing science complex building is a proof, they build it in a short period of time. It’s good to know, because it provides the students a conducive learning environment. The other plan infrastructure such as the ICT Road and Powerhouse Science Complex, University Dormitory, UniversityStudentCenter, University Cafeteria, EngineeringBuilding, TechnologyBuilding, EducationBuilding and University Library, I’m sure that this will be granted because the stakeholders are very responsible.
Goal 8: Implement Massive information and Communication Technology Development
The eight goal emphasizes the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). In fact it is a big help for us because by the use of it we can access information quickly. We should know the fact that not all the students don’t know how to manipulate the computer. There should be a free lecture/ class that help the first timer to educate their selves with ICT programs.
Goal 9: Pursue
Outstanding Human and Organizational Development
It deals with the personality,attitude and performance of the individuals especially to students like me. This goal enhances the student’s capability to be competitive in a right way. They want the students to be responsible and as much as possible to be independent, they can stand on their own and also they can make wise decision to become progressive in their studies.
Goal 10: Ensure More Efficient and Effective Resource Management and Generation.
The last goal I think, it involves the use of “money”. We can’t avoid the fact that in order for a resource management to become fruitful they really need to spend such money to finance the University’s various program and projects. Through this, the stakeholders should know how to take good care of the financial “money” on their hands.
-is the technique of prolonged cooking of food by dry heat acting by convection, and not by radiation, normally in an oven, but also in hot ashes, or on hot stones.
9.Utility Trays-is a shallow platform designed for carrying ingredients.
10. Cake Stands- is a piece of kitchen equipment which is designed for the purpose of decorating and displaying cakes.
Remember: We are dealing with food so we need safety. HACCP is one way to in order to have safety.
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)
is a systematic preventive approach to food safety and pharmaceutical safety that addresses physical, chemical, and biological hazards as a means of prevention rather than finished product inspection.
HACCP is used in the food industry to identify potential food safety hazards, so that key actions, known as Critical Control Points (CCPs) can be taken to reduce or eliminate the risk of the hazards being realized.
The system is used at all stages of food production and preparation processes including packaging, distribution, etc.
What is Electricity?
Electricity - is a general term that encompasses a variety of phenomena resulting from the presence and flow of electric charge.
Working with electricity can be dangerous unless you adhere strictly to certain rules. CAUTION: NEVER WORK ON ANY LIVE CIRCUIT, FIXTURE, RECEPTACLE OR SWITCH. Your life may depend on it. Safety rules you should follow whenever you're working with electricity include:
Always shut off power at the main disconnect before changing a fuse.
Always shut off power to the circuit before repairing or replacing a switch, receptacle, or fixture.
Always tape over the main switch, empty fuse socket, or circuit breaker, empty fuse socket or circuit breaker when you're working. Leave a note there so no one will accidentally turn on the electricity. Keep any fuses you've removed in your pocket.
Always check that the circuit is actually dead before you begin working on it. Use a circuit tested or voltammeter.
Always unplug any appliance or lamp before repairing it.
What is Carpentry?
Carpentry - the craft of a carpenter: making things out of wood.
Different Kinds of Tools Used in Carpentry
* Testing and Guiding Tools - used for testing and guiding
Try Square - Combination Square or also called as " Steel Square"
Plumb Bob - To whether an angle is " perpendicular"
T- Bevel - to transfer 25 degree to the materials wanted to cut
Hose Level - use to measure for example the level of the floor.
Spirit Level - To avoid using multiple of tools.
Spirit Level - To avoid using multiple of tools.
Divider - to divide the materials.
* Marking Tools - Used to produced lines
Pencil -a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
Chalk -used for marking on a blackboard or other surface.
Chalk Line - Intended for rough surface.
Tailored Chalk - It is usually color orange
Stone Chalk - white color intended for metals.
Marker - referred to us as pentel pen,etc.
*Fastening Tools - Use to join the materials.
NAILS - A slim, pointed piece of metal hammered into material as a fastener.
Concrete Nails
bronze Nails
Brad Nails
Shoe Tack
Finishing Nails
U- Nails
Roof Nails
WRENCHES - used to tighten and loosen the bolts and nuts.
Socket Wrench
Open Wrench
Adjustable Wrench
Align Wrench
pipe Wrench
BOLTS AND NUTS
bolt - A headed and externally threaded fastener designed to be assembled with a nut.
nuts - An internally threaded product intended for use on external or male screw threads such as a bolt or a stud for the purpose of tightening or assembling two or more components.
Stove Bolts
- a small machine bolt
2. Carriage Bolts
- a roundheaded bolt for timber; threaded along part of the shank; inserted into holes already drilled.
3. Machine Bolts
-a bolt with a square or hexagonal head on one end and a threaded shaft on the other end; tightened with a wrench; used to connect metal parts.
Remember: if the Different Tools are not in used, It should be placed in a tool box to avoid accidents and to have safety as well.
What is Plumbing?
Plumbing - is the skilled trade of working with pipes, tubing and plumbing fixtures for drinking water systems and the drainage of waste and also it includes making solids or concreting.
Solid / Concrete - an artificial stone name out of the mixture of sand, cement, gravel, water and other inert materials. - It is widely used in making roads, bridges, buildings and runways.
Concrete Materials
1. Cement -A building material made by grinding calcined limestone and clay to a fine powder, which can be mixed with water and poured to set as a solid mass or used as an ingredient in making mortar or concrete.
* Portland Cement - first class cement that dries within 7-28 days.
* Pozzolan Cement - Second class cement that dries within 7-30 days.
2. Aggregates - universal name of sand gravel and cement. It is an inert granular materials
such as natural sand and manufactured sand.
3. Water - It is intended for concrete, it should be clean and free from oil, salt or other organic matter or substances
4. Form / Container - either wood or steel to set the desired shape.
5. Tie Wire - This will set as a reinforcement, It should be #18 gauge.
6. Reinforcement Bars - also called as " Deform Bars"
7. Additives - Liquid materials to use for rapid curing.
Four Methods / Factors that Regulate the Strength of Concrete
Correct Proportion or Correct Mixture
Suitability and Quality of Materials
Proper Methods of Mixing
Proper placement of depositing of concrete inside the form
Adequate protection of concrete during the period of curing.
Note: Curing - process of drying concrete.
Foods II Food Processing
What is Food Preservation?
Food preservation is the process of treating and handling food to stop or greatly slow down spoilage (loss of quality, edibility or nutritive value) caused or
accelerated by micro-organisms.
Methods of Preservation of Food
Drying: This is one of the oldest methods of food preservation. This process acts by reducing the moisture content in the food which in turn arrests bacterial growth.
Freezing: Micro-organisms require a certain level of temperature for their survival. Freezing foods lowers the temperature to levels that make the environment unsuitable for microbial growth.
Canning: In this process, the food is first processed and then sealed in airtight containers. While the micro-organisms are killed by processing the food, their entry and proliferation is restricted by canning it in an airtight environment. The various methods used to process the food before it is canned are pasteurization, boiling, freezing or vacuum treatment.
Vacuum Treatment: In this method food is stored in airtight containers that strips bacteria of the oxygen that helps it carry on with its metabolism. Hence, the growth of these micro-organisms is arrested and food is preserved. Nuts are usually preserved by this method.
Sugaring: Sugaring is used to preserve fruits like apples, apricots and plums in sugary syrup that dehydrates the foods. The skin of certain fruits are cooked in sugar till they crystallize and then they are stored in a dry environment.
Salting: Salt is a natural food preservative that draws out moisture from the food as well as from the cells of the micro-organisms that may be present in it. Lack of moisture kills these organisms and hence prevents food spoilage. Salt is commonly used as a preservative in meat products.
Pickling: Cucumber, beef, peppers and some vegetables may be preserved by pickling. This technique involves dipping the food in some liquid chemical that prevents the growth of micro-organisms but still maintains edibility of the food. The preserving liquids used are vinegar, brine, alcohol and some other oils. This process is known as chemical pickling. The other way of pickling is by fermentation. In fermentation pickling, the preservation agent is produced by the food itself during the process of fermentation.
Importance of Food Preservation:
-The importance of preserving food is that, it lengthens the shelf life of a food and it slows down the spoilage of food which is caused by microorganisms present in the container or the hands that held it before putting it inside a container.
- so that the food cannot be spoiled or can cause illness.
What is Electronics?
Electronics
-is the branch of science and technology which makes use of the controlled motion of electrons through different media and vacuum. -The ability to control electron flow is usually applied to information handling or device control. -Electronics is distinct from electrical science and technology, which deals with the generation, distribution, control and application of electrical power. Since our subjects mostly related with power supply, Lets take a review about Ohms Law.
What is Ohms Law?
- is the resistance value through which one volt will maintain a current of One ampere.
( I ) Current is what flows on a wire or conductor like water flowing down a river. Current flows from negative to positive on the surface of a conductor.
Current is measured in (A) amperes or amps.
( E ) Voltage is the difference in electrical potential between two points in a circuit. It's the push or pressure behind current flow through a circuit, and is measured in (V) volts.
( R ) Resistance determines how much current will flow through a component. Resistors are used to control voltage and current levels. A very high resistance allows a small amount of current to flow. A very low resistance allows a large amount of current to flow. Resistance is measured in ohms.
( P ) Power is the amount of current times the voltage level at a given point measured in wa
ttage or watts. This is just an overview because ohms law is highly related to our subject namely the Power Supply in order to make Superheterodyne Receiver.
What is Sewing Machine?
- It is an equipment which is very indispensable in any sewing activity, whether it be repairing, altering clothes or recycling household articles.
Different Parts of Sewing Machine
Spool Pin - Hold the spool of thread.
Presser Foot - Holds the fabric in place while Sewing.
Thread Guide - Keeps the thread in the correct position.
Upper Tension Regulator - Regulates the tightness and looseness of the thread.
Stitch Regulator - Regulates the length of stitches.
Thread Take -Up Lever - Moves the thread Up and Down
Needle Clamp - Holds the Needle
Presser Bar Lifter - Lower and raises the presser foot.
Feed Dog - Moves the fabric as sewing goes on.
Balance Wheel - The wheel on the right side of the head which controls the movement of the needles.
Bobbin Winder - Used to wind thread on the bobbin.
Drive Wheel - The bid wheel below the machine that is connected to the treadle.
Treadle - The place for the feet.
Bed - The flat base of the head which rest in the cabinet.
Throat Plate - The metal plate that covers the feed dog.
17. Dress Guard - It is located where the drive wheel is, and to protect the dress of the sewer when the machine is sewing.
Sewing Tools and Equipment
1. Sewing Box-A sewing box or sewing organizer is a container which is designed to hold sewing equipment and accessories
2. Tape Measure- is a flexible form of ruler. It consists of a ribbon of cloth, plastic, fiber glass, or metal strip with linear-measurement markings. It is a common measuring tool.
4. Transparent ruler - the ruler is essentially a straightedge used to rule lines and the calibrated instrument used for determining measurement is called a "measure".
5. Scissors - are hand-operated cutting instruments.
6.Ripper - s a specialty notion that features a curved blade ending in a sharp point on one side and and a small ball on the opposite edge, to help protect against damaging adjacent fabric.
7. Emery Bag - It is a little stuffed thing often in the shape of a strawberry, used to sharpen and polish needles. It is not good to leave the needles in though, as they may rust. It is used in couture sewing.
8. Needle - A small, slender implement used for sewing or surgical suturing, made usually of polished steel and having an eye at one end through which a length of thread is passed and held.
9.Pins - A short, straight, stiff piece of wire with a blunt head and a sharp point, used especially for fastening.
10. Thimble - A hard pitted cup worn for protection on the finger that pushes the needle in sewing.
11. Tailor's Chalk - A thin piece of hard chalk used in tailoring for making temporary alteration marks on clothing.
After knowing the parts of Sewing Machine, Sewing tools and Equipments and their functions we should highly consider these following things to remember.
Note:
Knowledge on the part and functions of Sewing machine will help you much in determining the causes of unsatisfactory sewing performances.
Sewing Machine may not function well, if not used or maintained properly.
Proper care and maintenance should be one of the main concerns of one who sew to avoid trouble when sewing.
Knowledge on the common causes of sewing machin
e troubles and their remedies will save time and effort and prevent damage of the project you are working on.
Actually, Agricultural Arts highly deals about livelihood training. It include the production of plants and animals. The best project that i choose in Agricultural Arts is the " Broiler Production". Please refer to my PowerPoint Presentation the importance, implication and background of this project. Meanwhile, I will post some important matters that involves " Broiler Production" in Agricultural Arts.
What is Agricultural Arts?
Agricultural Arts - the art or science of cultivating the ground, including the harvesting of crops, and the rearing and management of live stock; tillage; husbandry; farming.
SELECTION OF STOCKS
1. Straight - -run chicks - These are composed of an even number of
males and females. - birds belong to this group are good layers of eggs and have juicy meat .
2. Sexed Chicken - These are either all male or all female chicks.
3. Staked Chicks - This refers to the older chicks that have already been breed vfor a period of time. It is more expensive than day- old chicks.
TYPES OF HOUSES FOR BROILERS
1. Little Floor Brooding- these system makes use of the floor as a place for brooding. this type has rice hull, rice straw and other litter materials spread on the floor for the growing broilers to Scratch.
2. Flat Floor House - In this system of brooding, the chicks are kept elevated with floors made of wire mesh or wooden or bamboo slats.
3. Cages - this is the latest development in housing broilers. this type of housing simplifies casting and hauling.
REARING OF BROILERS
From the broiler house , the growing chicks are transferred to the growing of finishing house where they can utilize more space for growth.
Before transferring the growing stock, the housing quarters are must be thoroughly clean and disinfected.
transferring should be done only during good weather.
MARKETING BROILERS
The most profitable way to market broilers is by directly selling live broilers to consumers.
What is Fishery Arts?
- typically defined in terms of the "people involved, species or type of fish, area of water or seabed, method of fishing, class of boats, purpose of the activities or a combination of the foregoing features".
Since it involves type of fish, here are some information about the Common Fish Species.
" Common Fish Species"
There are about two or three thousand species in the Philippine, a great number of which can be obtained in commercial quantities. The word FISH Includes the following aquatic resources.
1. Crustaceans - Such as prawns, shrimps, crabs,
and lobsters.
2. Mollusks - Such as snails, clams, squids, and other shellfish.
3. Amphibians - Which are frogs, reptiles( turtle), echinoderms( sea cucumbers), coelenterates( corals), porifere( spoonges),seaweeds and other minor aquatic products.
4. Fish Species * Fresh Water fish - dalag, martiniko,hito,biyang puti, ayungin *Salt Water fish - bangus, tamban, dilis, lapu-lapu, hasa-hasa,
bisugo, galunggong. Please refer to my PowerPoint presentation with regards of the project that i choose from our subject " Fishery Arts", It's all about Management Practices in Pond Preparation.
What is Metal Works?
- is one of the popular industries in the country today. - Every house and Building metal for construction and security measures.
Two Basic Types of Metals
1. Ferrous Metals- contain iron
e.g. steel, stainless steel, and all types of iron such as wrought iron, cast iron, pig iron and some others.
2. Non-ferrous metals - do not contain iron (Alloy - a mixture of two or more kinds of metals)
e.g. aluminium, brass,copper (which can be remembered as ABC) and titanium. You can also get non-ferrous metals as alloys eg, brass is an alloy of copper and zinc..
Properties of Metals
1. Malleability - the quality of being hammered and flattened into thin sheets without
breaking
2. Ductility - the ability of metals to be drawn out into fine wires without breaking
3. Hardness - enables the metal to resist force without changing its shape
4. Brittleness - t
he quality of a metal to break easily
5. Elasticity - enables the metal to return to its original shape after bending and pulling
it out of shape
6. Fusibility - the characteristic of metal to melt easily and combine with othe
r metals
to make an alloy
7. Machinability - the extent to which a metal can be shaped, chipped or smoothened
by a machine
8. Permeability - is the measure of the ease with which magnetic flux can be established
in a material
9. Luster - is the quality and intensity of light reflected from the surface of materials
Protective Equipments 1. Shoes- leather or steel toe
2. Gloves - leather
3. Helmet - thick enough
4. Dark lens
5. Jacket / long sleeve - should be leather
6. Goggles or Eye protection
Common Workplace Injuries
Falls
Impact
Mechanical
Noise
Toxic
Heat and Temperature
Flammable
Explosives
Pressure Hazards
Electrical Contact
Ergonomics
Biohazards
Workplace Violence
Since metal works are interrelated to Welding, the project that I would definitely choose is all about "Types of Weld Joints' Kindly refer to my PowerPoint Presentation about the best project that i had chosen. Thank you and learn a lot!
What is Handicrafts?
-also known as craft work or simply craft, is a type of work where useful and decorative devices are made completely by hand or using only simple tools.
- It also refers to some hand works and needle works.
Nine Types of Needle Works
1. Crochet - is a process of creating fabric from yarn or thread using a crochet hook.
2. Knitting - is the name of the craft that involves two needles and yarn or thread. Loops in the yarn are manipulated with the needles to make a knitted fabric.
3. Cross Stitch - is a popular form of counted-threadembroidery in which X-shaped stitches in a tiled, raster-like pattern are used to form a picture.
4. Tatting - is a form of lace-making with a small shuttle. The sh
uttle is used to tie tiny knots around a central thread.
5. Tufting - is a type of textile weaving in which a thread is inserted on a primary base. It is an ancient technique for making warm garments, especially mittens.
6. Quilting - stitching through layers of fabric and a filling so as to crea
te a design
7. Patchwork - s a form of needlework that involves sewing together pieces of fabric into a larger design. The larger design is usually based on repeat patterns built up with different colored shapes.
8. Applique - a decorative design made of one material sewn over another
9. Afghan - a blanket knitted or crocheted in strips or squares; sometimes used as a shawl
Those are the types of needle works that we discussed last second semester. Actually there are lots of topics involves to the following topics that I've mentioned. The reason that I've decided to post it, is just I want to share some knowledge about handicrafts. the Lying puppy....Please refer to my PowerPoint Presentation About the said project.
What is Architectural Drafting
-In Architectural Drafting, it really involves Letters. As what I had learn on this major, one basic accurate chanels of accurate communication are the Letters.
Information about Letters:
Very first alphabet was originated in Ancient Egypt
They developed the writing system called " HIEROGLYPHICS
It made use of symbols that represent objects, sounds or ideas.
Year after, this alphabet was used by PHOENICIANS and AMERICANS whose wedge- edge was formed of symbols called "CUNEIFORM WRITING"
It was improved by Greeks by adding some letters.
Finally, the ROMANS modified this form of writing into amore readable writing system that was the parent of the present- day letters.
Ways that Our Modern Alphabet is Enriched
1. Pictographic
- The first form of writing was used pictures. - They narrated a story using pure drawings. - They drew kinds and numbers of animals on the walls of caves that they had killed or hunted.
2. Ideographic
- After some years, it became more symbolic and meaningful .
- They gave meanings they had in mind.
e.g. pictures of a sun and a mountain drawn together represented sunrise or sunset.
3.Phoenetic
- Later on, pictures were simplified.
- The original forms gradually vanished.
- Symbols that stand for sounds are then used.
So that's it! It is an overview in order that the reader of my project will not be confused. At least they can refer to this information in my PowerPoint Presentation entitled " Letter Styles". This the best project that I choose because I really enjoy doing it. Read, explore and Learn.....
Good luck Guys!!!!
What is Graphic Arts?
- Generally refers to the arts of drawing and printmaking. Various media are used.
Graphic design
- is a creative process — most often involving a client and a designer and usually completed in conjunction with producers of form (i.e., printers, programmers, signmakers, etc.) — undertaken in order to convey a specific message (or messages) to a targeted audience.
- The term "graphic design" can also refer to a number of artistic and professional disciplines that focus on visual communication and presentation.
- The field as a whole is also often referred to as Visual Communication or Communication Design.
- Various methods are used to create and combine words, symbols, and images to create a visual representation of ideas and messages.
- Graphic design often refers to both the process (designing) by which the communication is created and the products (designs) which are generated.
-Common uses of graphic design include identity (logos and branding), web sites, publications (magazines, newspapers, and books), advertisements and product packaging.
e. g. , a product package might include a logo or other artwork, organized text and pure design elements such as shapes and color which unify the piece.
Composition is one of the most important features of graphic design, especially when using pre-existing materials or diverse elements.
Some of the projects that we made in Graphic Science and Arts are the following.
1. Bookbinding
*Soft Bound
* Hard Bound
2. Scrapbook Making
3. T- Shirt Printing and many more....
FOODS I :
Food Selection,Preparation and Cooking
Food Selection
Calories & Macronutrients: Why They Are Important
What Are Calories?
Calories -are a way to measure energy in foods.
·is the amount of energy required to raise one gram of water by one degree Celsius.
·Energy is required for every function of our body from walking and thinking to maintaining skin and fighting against disease.
·We get calories from digestion and absorption of the food we eat.
·Remember that consuming enough calories is important, however, excess calories won’t make us more energetic. Excess calories
Example of Calories:
Apple, medium: 72
Bread (one slice, wheat or white): 66 Coffee (regular, brewed from grounds, black):
2 will be converted and stored as fat in our body.
What Are Macronutrients?
Macronutrients
- are the nutrients needed in large amounts.
-For humans, these are protein, fat, and carbohydrate.
- Each of these macro nutrients provides a specific amount of energy to our bodies in the form of calories.
1 gram of carbohydrates = 4 calories
1 gram of protein = 4 calories
1 gram of fat = 9 calories
Note:
Nutrients also has unique functions that cannot be replaced by others. Moreover, these nutrients are quite different in the way they are metabolized in our body as well as in the property as foods.
Coffee (regular, brewed from grounds, black): 2
Carbohydrates
The main function of carbohydrates is to provide energy. Some parts of the body (i.e the brain, red blood cells) can only use carbohydrates as an energy source.
Examples:
Rice Potatoes Sugar
Fats
Fat is another great source of energy, but there are some fats that we must get through our diet in order to grow and stay healthy.
Remember that fat provides almost twice as many calories as carbohydrates. Because of this high calorie density, people tend to over consume fat, which may lead to weight gain. Foods high in sugar also tend to be energy-dense and are often overconsumed.
Examples:Meat and Meat products:Ice Cream: pizza and burger
pizza burger meat products ice cream
Protein
Protein is the third macronutrient that can provide us with a source of energy.
Protein provides the building blocks for our bodies. It is vital for growth, maintenance, structural support, and all the biological processes that occur.
ially to students and also MUST is an institution in center of Excellence in Engineering and Technology which is definitely great to know.
