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Nutrition question
Can someone explain a few things to me trans fat, carbs, carbohydrates, and msg? and why are some of them bad? I have recently stopped eating meat with bones I can see in it. P and I also only eat chicken maybe once every now and again steak or a pork chop. Normal or no? Has anyone ever just not wanted to eat? I have been going through this and was wondering if it was normal. I am new to trying to figure this all out. TIA 
Re: Nutrition question
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That makes 2 of us. I can tell you that carbs and carbohydrates are the same thing. I'm not sure what all else you're specifically asking about.
This site might answer some of your questions for you. It's the "for dummies" line so it breaks everything down to be pretty understandable.
http://www.dummies.com/how-to/health-fitness/diet-nutrition/understanding-diet-nutrition.html
The chemical configuration of trans fats makes them a huge cardiovascular risk factor. They should be avoided at all costs. They increase your risk of heart disease by raising your "bad" cholesterol and lowering your "good" cholesterol.
Carbs and carbohydrates are the same thing. Carbs are sugars, starches and fiber. Carbs in the form of whole grains, fruits and vegetables are not bad. What's bad for you are the simple sugars like juice, sweets, and table sugar. And white starches like pasta and rice. Simple sugars, starches, and processed carbs can cause blood sugar control issues, leading to obesity, diabetes and heart disease.
MSG is a food additive and flavor enhancer. Some people are sensitive to it. If you're not, no reason to worry about it.
Why don't you eat meat with bones? As for whether or not you decreasing your meat intake is normal, that's for you to figure out. I happily live on several servings of meat a day!
I'm also not entirely sure what you're asking, but I'm guessing you've heard these words thrown around and are wondering why/how they're bad?
If you want to know what trans fat specifically is, you'll need a lesson in chemistry. Is that what you're asking? Basically, it has to do with how animal fats are solid at room temp and oils (plant fats) are liquid. So, chemically, they can alter a plant based fat to make it solid (crisco). When developed, it was thought to be healthier, but studies have shown it increases risk of CAD (coronary artery disease) and negatively affects cholesterol levels.
MSG is monosodium glutamate. It is actually a naturally occurring substance and is an amino acid. It is widely used in asian cooking as a flavor enhancer (the gluatmate part is thought to address umami taste sensors). In the western world it's pretty much reviled as a sign of too much processing, demonized as causing headaches. However, as far as I know, no double blinded studies have shown that it causes any of the symptoms it's been accused of.
As for carbohydrates (which is what carbs is short for) and fats, do you want to know what they are or the health/nutrition debate around them?
I guess to answer "is it normal to not want to eat," I'd need to know why you don't want to eat? Is it just specific things you don't want to eat? A total lack of appetite? Do you not want to eat to try and lose weight?
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Well. I'm not sure we cab qualify it as "normal" or not... Especially over the interwevz. Is it concerning you? Do you eat any way? Have you lost or gained unexplained weight? There are tons of reasons people lose appetites, and depending on how long it's been occurring, any other occurring symptoms, and your level of concern - it could definitely be something to talk to a doctor about.
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No food is entirely "good" or "bad," just more or less healthy. Having food "rules" like this is indicative of disordered eating, as is your desire to only want to eat pineapple chunks. And, no, it is not normal to "just... not want to eat." Please see a doctor.
Well, yeah, it's normal to go through phases of being hungry or not. Sometimes I eat every 2 hours, large portions, and am still hungry. Other times I barely pick at food. I think that's normal.
The no visible bone thing... why? I basically stopped eating meat about 10 years ago. I've gone through phases in whether I ate it once a month or once a week, but it's always been minimal. So, now when I clean a roast chicken carcass to make broth, I have a really hard time not getting grossed out at the fat and gristle. I think my reaction is normal. But I wouldn't think it normal if H was all of a sudden grossed out by handling meat parts.
I'm kinda late to the game, but seeing your post below is there any way your loss of appetite could be because of your migraines? I don't get migraines but even a bad headache makes me not hungry.
FWIW I am nooooo Dr!
I used to have phases where for several days I hardly ate and then for several days I ate everything in sight. I never worried because I figured it balanced out.
IlovemeAirman, have you considered seeing a nutritionist if you're concerned that you might not be eating enough or a balanced diet?
I also recommend buying or checking out from a library a nutrition textbook. I have one that's pretty thorough and explains all the different types of vitamins and minerals, what they do, what happens if you have a deficiency. If talks about the basic types of nutrients and different types of diets. Like, it shows food pyramids for people living in different regions, people who are vegetarian or vegan. It even explains some of the biology of eating and digestion.
Any similar book should do, but this is the one I use.
http://www.amazon.com/Nutrition-Applied-Approach-Paperback-2005/dp/B0010L49BO/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1330045910&sr=8-4
Agreed!
The other girls have given you great advice here and the other thread, so I am not going to say much more. It sounds like you just need some confidence to jump and be proactive about your health. It starts with research, and a good doctor who can help you down the right path.
I came to this post because I figured I would utilize was bachelors degree in nutrition but it looks like it was answered pretty well. Ditto all krista said. Also, more complex carbohydrates like whole grains are "better" because your body works harder to break them down and they also won't spike your blood sugar. Protein helps keep you full and is important for healing/getting better. You can also get lots of protein from nuts, eggs, PB, etc.
Your "food migraine" just sounds like hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). I had problems with hypoglycemia where I would get incredibly nauseous, terrible headaches, and dizzy. Try to eat a little something every 3 or 4 hours. Even if you're not hungry, a handful of nuts or something small will help with that.
You should try seeing a new doctor. I obviously don't know anything about your doctor so they may not be a great doctor but also a fresh opinion can help. It's kind of like while brainstorming, one person might think differently and be able to get to the conclusion. Furthermore, I don't even want to get into the "actress"/"pat on the head" story because that is so unbelievably unprofessional and a b!tch move for any doctor. Ugh. I hope they were a med student and I hope they failed out.
Photo bomb, yeah!
very cool! My undergrad is in nursing so I had some nutrition there, but I'm working on my Masters in exercise physiology and have taken a couple different nutrition classes. I really love the field and sometimes think I should gone to grad school for that instead.
Doogie was a child-genius doctor from the 80s, maybe in the 90s as well. Portrayed by a dreamy adolescent Neal Patrick Harris. You should Netflix or whatever this amazingness. You will not regret it.
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I loved studying nutrition
I'm about to graduate from nursing school now! I focused on infant nutrition and nutrition during pregnancy and since I'm applying for L&D and NICU jobs, it's been helpful 
Photo bomb, yeah!