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Curing Obesity, 2004.
A discussion on indoor and outdoor techniques for losing weight.
1,467 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 60.95
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This paper examines how obesity is a very common condition characterized by excessive deposition of fat in the adipose tissues. It looks at how there are many approaches to dieting and many claims about great success with various fad diets which include calorie restriction, low-fat/high-fiber, or high protein and fat/low carbohydrates. It also discusses the importance of exercise.
Outline:
Measurement of Obesity
How to Lose Weight?
Calorie Restriction
Low-Fat and High-Fiber Diets
High-Protein Diets
Exercise
Changing Sedentary Habits
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"Calorie restriction has been the cornerstone of obesity treatment. One pound of fat equals about 3500 calories. Very-low calorie diets have also been associated with better success, but extreme diets can have some serious health consequences. Fat intake should be no more than 30% of total calories. Most fats should be in the form of monounsaturated fats (such as olive oil). Saturated fats (found in animal products) should be avoided. Severe dieting has unpleasant side effects, including fatigue, intolerance to cold, hair loss, gallstone formation and menstrual irregularities. Those whose diet includes high intake of fluids and much reduced protein and sodium are at risk for hyponatremia, causing fatigue, confusion, dizziness, and in extreme cases, coma. "
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Is Vegetarianism Healthy?, 2006.
This paper discusses the benefits and problems of vegetarianism today.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 8 sources, AU$ 111.95
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The paper presents a vegan diet that demonstrates not only its health benefits, but also its promise as a therapeutic measure to aid in the decrease of the incidence of two of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The paper explains that with the ubiquitous nature of information technology, case-to-case tailoring of diets may be neglected with a possibility of causing excesses or deficiencies, particularly with vitamins and minerals.
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"Vegetarianism today can be thought of as part of a "health revolution" that coincides with a heightened awareness of the numerous medical researches into the impact of a previously innocuous lifestyle choice such as diet. With the help of the influence of media such as the internet and investigative journalism with the decentralization of information monopoly as a result, alternate lifestyles that promote naturalism and co-existence with the environment are slowly gaining favor with the masses. The promotion of vegetarianism as an alternate diet is set against the backdrop of a number of serious public health issues that strongly correlate with diet, particularly animal-based, non-vegetarian diets."
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Images from Life, 2006.
A review of the factors that influence our health and a healthy way of living.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 66.95
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This paper discusses how at this very moment there are major forces and factors acting on our health. The effects on our health are observed in a combination of physical and psychological symptoms. The paper further discusses how health is not determined so much by health care as it is by income employment, working conditions, social relations, security, power, housing, exercise, safety and nutrition. Determinants of health refer to the underlying conditions that contribute to health or that result in poor health status. At first glance, conflict theory would seem to be the best perspective to explain how the determinants of health operate in people's lives.
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Promoting Health for Adults, 2006.
A case study reviewing the promotion of health and a healthy lifestyle by the nurse to the adult patient.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 44.95
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This case study discusses a given patient in order to exemplify health promotion in adults. The paper presents data along with an analysis to arrive at a nursing diagnosis. The case further discusses a set of expected goals and outcomes of the patient, as well as, nursing orders and evaluation parameters for the patient's next visit.
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"Factors affecting need Age 25 Medications/illness Environment high-rise building on busy street Fatigue level high Lifestyle physically and socially active Sleep/wake schedule 1 AM/6AM next day on weekdays Emotional Status Alcohol/stimulants/smoking 3-4 beers twice a week; Coffee at breakfast, cola rest of day; 1 pack per day Diet breakfast: toast and cereal Lunch: meat casserole with vegetables Dinner: store-bought meals or "easy to cook" meals Physical anomalies None"
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Reducing Diabetes, 2006.
A discussion regarding the importance of reducing diabetes in relation to the Healthy People 2010 Objective.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 11 sources, AU$ 133.95
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This paper discusses how diabetes is significantly correlated to obesity, diet and nutrition and is increasing throughout the nation in epidemic proportions. This paper presents a community health approach to working with children in a supportive effort consistent with Healthy People 2010 objective 5.2 to reduce diabetes. The paper discusses the disorder, presents statistics and then narrows the statistical presentation from the nation to New York State to Orange County within New York State. The paper also presents a teaching plan for working with elementary students to teach them healthy eating habits.
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"According to Beck, Evans, Quarry-Horn and Kerrigan (2002) there are approximately 16 million adults, or roughly 8% of the US population, diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Beck et al. (2002) add that there are an additional 13.4 million adults with impaired glucose tolerance (IGT), a pre-diabetic condition. Rates of Type 2 diabetes are climbing to epidemic levels (Rizvi, 2004), rising equally across all ethnic populations (Johnson, Williams & Spruill, 2002). According to Pataki and Novello (2005), there was a 49% increase in the rates of diabetes diagnoses from 1990 to 2000. "
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The Responsibility of the Fast Food Industry, 2006.
A discussion regarding the role of the fast food industry in creating obesity and the culture of corporate power.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, AU$ 66.95
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This paper discusses the role of the fast food industry in the global problem of obesity. What does the name 'McDonalds' mean to you? Maybe the name brings back images and pleasant memories of your childhood, of going to McDonalds for a burger and fries, and playing on the play equipment. And if the images have effect that McDonalds intends it to have, you should start thinking about going down to the nearest McDonalds and buying some junk food whether you're hungry or not!
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Genetically Engineered & Modified Foods, 2006.
An analysis of foods that have been genetically engineered or genetically modified.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 8 sources, AU$ 88.95
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This paper discusses the newly discovered phenomenon of genetically engineered and genetically modified foods that are being produced, sold and consumed in the United States of America. First, the paper describes and explains this phenomenon by using media sources. Then, it discusses various media sources and the concerns and questions they have regarding genetically engineered or modified foods. Finally, the paper notes concerns that neighboring countries, in this case Mexico, have for their own people and environments.
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"Throughout the history of the United States, science has played a large part in the foods and products that the nation's citizens consume. From new foods that are imported and incorporated into the national crop and diet, to older, standby foods that are improved or used in new or different ways, American eating and consumption has long been shaped by technology and scientific advancement. And, as such shifts and innovations have made their way into the country's fields and barns and supermarkets and onto its dinner tables, the American media has also had much to say, for good or for bad, about how science is helping or hurting the consumers that depend on and utilize such developments."
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The Danger of Diet Pops, 2006.
This paper examines the dangers to health in using diet pops.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 133.95
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In this essay, the writer argues that diet pops are so dangerous for one's health that it would be better if people just ate sugar. The writer maintains that even though sugar is bad for people's health, it is not as bad as the aspartame in diet pops. The writer shows that there is much evidence to support this. As demonstrated in this article, there is also evidence to show that aspartame is not bad for people. However, the writer claims that if this evidence is examined one finds that the evidence may be biased. The writer explains that this is because some research is paid for by the diet pop companies.
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Childhood Obesity in Toronto, 2006.
A look at how to target the problem of childhood obesity in the city of Toronto.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 88.95
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Childhood obesity needs to be reduced in terms of its impact on the individual and as a consistent health problem within certain populations. The city of Toronto has recently witnessed an overall increase in childhood obesity among its residents. Obesity is recognized as a lifelong problem among affected persons and it is more difficult to overcome obesity than many other preventable health care risks. This paper examines how public planning in obesity education and diet and exercise services has been determined to have a positive impact on outcome in some communities.
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"Obesity is a significant health crisis within developed countries; abundance of high-calorie foods and a lifestyle that is low in exercise have created conditions through which it is easy to acquire physical mass and difficult to lose excess weight. There are serious secondary health risks that have been correlated to obesity and the preponderance of weight on individuals. Children seem to be strongly impacted in terms of acquisition of these secondary health risks, as Type II diabetes and cardiovascular problems are increasingly detected among children and adolescents."
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Childhood Obesity, 2006.
A discussion reviewing the growing issue of childhood obesity.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 10 sources, AU$ 111.95
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This paper deals with the epidemic problem of childhood obesity. It ties in a position statement which states that childhood obesity could be successfully affected by a healthful diet and proper nutrition planning. This paper examines the problem, defines the scope of analysis, states the problem and position and focuses on diet and nutrition planning issues, the role of schools in healthfully dealing with the overweight or obese child and then turns to the lack of necessary public policies.
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"Statistics regarding childhood obesity are staggering. According to contemporary research, rates of obesity among children and adolescents have virtually doubled within the last two decades in most all developed countries (Nicholls and Viner 952; Lobstein 1; Story, Kaphingst and French 144; Mendelson 1; Nowicka 23; Lobstein and Bauer 576). Veugelers and Fitzgerald put the figure as high as having increased by a factor of four. Story, Kaphingst and French state that approximately 25% of all preschoolers are either overweight or are at risk of becoming overweight."
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Acrylamide Toxicity, 2006.
A discussion regarding acrylamide and it's potential toxicity found in food.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 10 sources, AU$ 111.95
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This paper reports that in In April, 2002 the World Health Organization was informed of potential toxicity from acrylamide found in food. This paper discusses the background of acrylamide including its industrial use and how it was discovered to appear in foods. It then focuses on the many potential toxic reactions, ranging from neuropathologies to cancer to reproductive issues. This paper concludes by making recommendations for food safety.
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"Eating Disorders, Obesity, and Nursing Practice", 2006.
A paper looking at how nurses should approach the task of helping female clients with eating disorders and/or obesity.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 88.95
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In the course of nursing practice, nurses will frequently encounter female clients with eating orders and/or obesity. This is because there are so many people in our society who have these conditions. For example, we frequently hear that Western society has an obesity epidemic. This paper will argue that nurses should focus their practice on counselling women to accept and be happy with their bodies, while attempting to live a healthy lifestyle and take adequate exercise. Nurses should not be part of the system that coerces women to diet, with frequently devastating consequences.
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Nutrition, 2006.
Reports on a visit to a McDonald's fast food restaurant and the nutritional information gathered from the visit about the food items served.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 0 sources, AU$ 32.95
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This paper reports on a visit to McDonald's to gain nutritional information about the products sold, noting how written information is provided on request but that those working in the store are not able to answer any questions beyond what is written and have only the slightest understanding of the data provided, with even the manager in the dark on most such questions.
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"McDonald's is probably the largest fast-food operation in the world, and the company has been much criticized for the nutritional make-up of many of its offerings and has responded at various times with information about nutrition and its food. However, the company does not make this aspect a major part of its operation and leaves it to the consumer to find the information needed to a great extent. The company makes its nutritional information available online and also has a print-out that can be given to the consumer in the store, but based on a recent visit, the store personnel are not that familiar with the data available and cannot answer many questions about the nutritional make-up of the products sold. They can refer to the printed material in the store when asked, but they have not been trained to understand the data or to explain it to the customer."
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Nutrition at College, 2006.
A look at the problem of obesity among American college students.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, AU$ 32.95
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Over 50 percent of Americans are obese and many of these obese Americans can be found at college. One of the reasons that college students are obese is the type of food found at the cafeteria, in the dorms, and in the educational buildings. Pizza, hot meals, cold sandwiches, ice cream, and soda pop all have one thing in common. What? They usually are found at college. Nutrition is a serious problem at American colleges. This paper examines the problem of obesity among American university students and the factors contributing to this problem. The paper suggests that the traditionally unhealthful types of food sold on college campuses are a primary cause of this epidemic of obesity amongst American college students.
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Healthcare Regulatory Agency, 2006.
A discussion on the role of the American food and drug association.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 6 sources, AU$ 77.95
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This paper profiles the role of the regulatory agencies of the food and drug administration (FDA) office. It discusses how they operate and why they are necessary. The paper includes an historical recounting of the agency, it expands on the scope of authority, structure and day to day activities. It concludes with a an example of their regulatory nature.
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"Regulatory agencies are viewed as helpful or a hindrance depending on the side of the fence you are on and the level of involvement: they either serve to protect their own by restricting outsiders from entry or they are considered police-state watchdogs. For example, the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations acts to certify and audit healthcare facilities, the American Medical Association (AMA) polices licensed medical doctors in this country and acts to confront and control those it deems practicing against AMA policies and guidelines. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is one such regulatory agency with policies and actions that support other healthcare interests. The FDA is currently celebrating its centennial year having evolved from its origin as the Bureau of Chemistry of the U.S. Department of Agriculture ("FDA News," 2006) is currently under the auspices of the U.S. Department of Health and..."
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New York and Coffee, 2005.
A sociological discussion on the high rate of coffee drinkers in New York.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 32.95
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This paper examines the reasons why people in New York drink coffee. It discusses the obvious reasons of the punishing pace of New York life which compounds the need for the desired effects of coffee. Some, it expands, are addicted. It also explores the conspicuous traits of many coffee makers, and claims that there are other more profoundly sociological reasons why drinking coffee is a proclivity shared by many New Yorkers.
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"There are obvious and not-so-obvious reasons why people in New York drink coffee. Some drink coffee (presumably many) because the punishing pace of New York life makes it necessary that they "re-fuel" when the opportunity presents itself. Others drink coffee because they have, to put it simply, an addiction. While these are conspicuous traits of many coffee-makers, there are other, more profoundly sociological, reasons why drinking coffee is a proclivity shared by many New Yorkers. This paper will look specifically at the fact that drinking coffee (in New York and in one of New York's multitudinous cafes) is a social exercise which allows people to find mates, to interact with others, and to protect themselves from harm. Ultimately, what should emerge from this brief paper is an appreciation that coffee consumption is much more than merely a means of "waking up in
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