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The main elements that comprise the human body (including water) can be summarized as CHNOPS . About 99% of the mass of the human body is made up of six elements: oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, calcium, and phosphorus. Only about 0.85% is composed of another five elements: potassium, sulfur, sodium, chlorine, and magnesium.
One average square inch (6.5 cm 2) of skin holds 650 sweat glands, 20 blood vessels, 60,000 melanocytes, and more than 1,000 nerve endings. [5] [better source needed] The average human skin cell is about 30 μm in diameter, but there are variants. A skin cell usually ranges from 25 to 40 μm 2, depending on a variety of factors.
A food desert is an area that has limited access to food that is plentiful, affordable, or nutritious. [ 1][ 2][ 3] In contrast, an area with greater access to supermarkets and vegetable shops with fresh foods may be called a food oasis. [ 4]
A low-fat diet is one that restricts fat, and often saturated fat and cholesterol as well. Low-fat diets are intended to reduce the occurrence of conditions such as heart disease and obesity. For weight loss, they perform similarly to a low-carbohydrate diet, since macronutrient composition does not determine weight loss success. [ 1]
Zinc – promotes healthy hair and nail growth and helps to heal acne and wounds. Omega-3 fatty acids – reduce inflammation and help keep skin hydrated. Iron – promotes healthy hair growth and ...
Other program costs, which include the Federal share of State administrative expenses, Nutrition Education, and Employment and Training, amounted to roughly $3.7 million in 2013. [5] There were cuts into the program's budget introduced in 2014 that were estimated to save $8.6 billion over 10 years.
At maturity, there are roughly 30 trillion cells, and 38 trillion bacteria in the body, [3] [4] an estimate arrived at by totaling the cell numbers of all the organs of the body and cell types. The skin of the body is also host to billions of commensal organisms as well as immune cells. [5] Not all parts of the body are made from cells.
CosRx Snail Mucin 96% Power Repairing Essence. $14 $25 Save $11. While not a wrinkle cream per se, this beloved snail mucin from CosRx is excellent for evening skin tone and making your face look ...