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Kisha

The food that I enjoy the most is oxtails. I think oxtails nutritional content is high in fat and good in protein. Oxtails are rich in collagen and a vital protein in our bodies. Oxtails are packed with amino acids, which are the building blocks of protein. Amino acids play an essential role in toning your muscle and maintaining the health of those muscle. Oxtails also are rich in iron, magnesium, minerals, protein and collagen, oxtail will offer loads of other benefits.  

Amino acids are organic compounds that contain both amino and carboxylic acid functional groups. Hundreds of amino acids exist in nature, but the most prevalent are the alpha-amino acids, which comprise proteins. Amino acids play a key role in enabling life on Earth and its emergence. The amino acid sequence of a protein is determined by the information found in the cellular genetic code. All amino acids have the alpha carbon bonded to a hydrogen atom, carboxyl group, and amino group. The “R” group varies among amino acids and determines the differences between these protein monomers. Consuming amino acid is very beneficial because it provides the body with energy, enforces healthy sleep, support our immune system and many more.

References: 

Amino acid: Benefits & Food Sources. Cleveland Clinic. 
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/22243-amino-acids

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Britt

If I were to eat nothing else but cheese pizza then it would not meet the nutritional requirements for my body. My research for pizza concludes that my nutritional requirements will not be met since it contains a high amount on carbohydrates, calories, sodium and unhealthy fats. These high levels can affect dopamine levels, basically meaning as you continue to consume large amounts of unhealthy fats, you will need to keep consuming more to feel fully satisfied. The nutritional content needed for my age and weight is 1800 calories and one slice of pizza alone contains right around 300 calories and a very high level of sodium (around 360 mg of sodium).

  Pizza crust contains yeast which is made of carbohydrates. The molecular formula for this molecule is C6H12O6. It contains 6 carbon atoms, 12 hydrogen atoms, and 6 oxygen atoms all held together by a covalent bond. This molecule is bad to eat if not moderated,it can increase body mass index, weight and fat mass due to such elevated levels of sodium and carbs. . My research did support my hypothesis. 

Below, is an image of the molecule found in pizza which is a carbohydrate

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