Tuberculosis is the leading infectious cause of death worldwide. It accounts for most of the HIV and antimicrobial resistance-associated deaths. After COVID-19, tuberculosis emerged as a leading killer, especially in second and third-world countries.
Set point theory explains that every individual has a specific range of weight and fat that can’t be changed. No matter how much you diet or exercise, your weight will remain within predetermined limits. The theory was proposed by Kennedy in 1953.
Though tobacco use trends have been declining since the mid-20th century, it still accounts for more than 8 million deaths each year. Half of the smokers die because they don’t quit tobacco smoking. More than 80% of tobacco smokers belong to low to mid-socioeconomic backgrounds.
Research indicates that a lactating woman consumes 450-500 kcal/day during weaning, in addition to her routine energy expenditure of ∼200 kcal/day, making energy expenditure 1.4 times more than the energy required for regular physical activity.
Fruit smoothies are blends of a liquid base, such as milk, yogurt, or ice cream, and other ingredients, such as fruits, ice, or other nutritional supplements. Smoothies are a great source of calories, vitamins, antioxidants, and fibers.