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Eating Habits, 2002.
This paper explores the changing eating habits within society.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, AU$ 51.95
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This paper describes the changing lifestyle and cause and effect factor related to eating habits.
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Healthy Childhood Eating Habits, 2004.
This paper discusses the responsibilities of parents and child caretakers have to teach and to ensure that their children have healthy eating habits.
1,230 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 60.95
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This paper stresses that something is going wrong in the way our children are being taught to eat, and something is not right with the foods that are being offered to them. The author points out that children learn a surprising amount from watching the world around them and following the examples set by their parents, siblings, and other people in their lives; therefore, the entire family should agree about helping the child learn how to be healthy. The paper states that children cannot be expected to eat the same size portions as adults because their bodies are smaller; children must be allowed to decide when they are full.
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"Additionally, in order for children to truly be able to develop healthy food-related habits, they must be allowed to help make decisions about what they eat. Many children are not allowed to decide what kinds of food they eat, when they eat, and how much they eat. It is common for parents to scold their children and tell them to ?clean their plate? when the child feels they are done eating. ?Years ago, food was very hard to come by especially during The Great Depression and after World War II. When people have to deal with this sort of situation for years, they develop a certain mindset. Now we don't have that problem."
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Eating Habits, 2007.
An analysis of the factors that influence young people to eat unhealthy fast foods.
2,230 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 14 sources, APA, AU$ 101.95
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This paper discusses the changing eating habits of young people. It looks at the lack of nutritional value in fast foods and discusses why, even with knowledge of this lack of value, young people continue eating these foods. The paper discusses the role of social factors and decisions that are contributing to the growing epidemic of obesity that is gripping the Western world. It then briefly discusses solutions to the problem.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Introduction
You Are What You Eat: A Blind Spot
Young People: Fast Lives and Fast Food
The Dynamics of Problematic Eating Habits
Conclusion
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"But the role that coffee plays in young people is alarming. Mieszokski says that coffee has the traditional elements of fast food, calling it the "new cool" and aligning it with peer acceptance. Because of the increased stress and fast paced world coffee is also becoming a sort of cure-all, a "comfort food" that helps to reduce stress build up; this dependence on coffee for emotional release is challenging and mirrors the sorts of addiction common with cigarettes, which in the end, will have negative nutritional effects. What is most telling however is the way coffee has become a substitute meal. Giana Cirolina, a 16 year old student in Meiszokski's article says that "coffee is lunch. It's like the new mashed potatoes" (2). This is due to two reasons: first, again is the increased pace of student life, and with it the time to simply drink a cup of coffee instead of the time to eat a whole meal; secondly, it seems that young people, in an effort to fight rising weight as caffeine is an appetite suppressant, are skipping meals and substituting coffee instead (3)."
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Breast Cancer and its Link to Eating Habits, 2000.
This paper describes the link between breast cancer and diet.
1,620 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 4 sources, AU$ 76.95
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"Breast cancer is an unforgivable disease. It attacks a highly visible and sensitive organ, an organ that is closely associated with femininity and nurturing. When this disease strikes a breast, the risk is very great that it will strike again, either in the same breast, or at other sites such as bones or lungs. Once the disease has recurred, the only available treatments are drugs and radiation. An estimated 207,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year (Lohr 42). By the year 2005, it is expected that there will be 1.5 million new cases of breast cancer in America, and the National Cancer Institute now estimates that 1 out of 8 women will develop breast cancer over her lifetime (Casten 68)."
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Eating Disorders in Children, 2005.
A presentation of the most common eating disorders in children.
1,199 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 60.95
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This paper examines how childhood eating habits are very important to understanding how children develop because of the significant impact it can have a on the person later in life and how unhealthy eating habits in children can have some serious negative effects. It looks at some of the disorders that are particular to children, such as obesity, feeding, and rumination disorders.
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"Oral ? motor and swallowing disorders in infants and toddlers are often the result of a complex interaction between medical, motor, oral-motor, and learned behaviors (Berk, 2002). That is, medical problems such as gastroesophageal reflux (GER) or constipation may make eating uncomfortable or even painful. Also, if a child has difficulty breathing or supporting his or her head, eating will be very difficult. Some children do not have the oral motor skills needed to consume higher textured foods. Behavior problems such as batting at the spoon and crying may develop making it difficult if not impossible for the child to gain the necessary feeding skills."
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Media and Eating Disorders among Teenagers, 2002.
A look at how the media impacts teenagers and causes eating disorders.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 38.95
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This paper discusses whether the media influences the eating habits of teenagers thereby causing various eating disorders that are extremely harmful to their health. The essay will seek to prove that eating disorders are not a product of media influence.
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Ethical Meat Eating, 2004.
Discusses the ethics surrounding the slaughter of animals and the consumption of their meat.
1,227 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 60.95
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The major moral principles of most religions, the natural inclination of most children, and the analyses of most philosophers agree that animals should be treated with dignity and kindness. Today, many ordinary people are torn between their traditional meat-eating habits and a growing knowledge that meat-production in the Western world is unnecessarily cruel; meat-eating is the passive slaughter of an innocent living creature through horrendous suffering. In short, this paper shows that it is increasingly becoming obvious to many that meat-eating is incompatible with their intrinsic moral values. However, many more have no compunction about contributing to the suffering of a mere animal, and no few are actually attracted to the idea that by devouring meat they eat the corpse of an animal and take in something both tribal and somehow (in this modern world) sinful. It is the contention of this paper that for those whose conscience convicts them, meat-eating is wrong, but for those to whom death and consumption feels morally compelling, it is in fact right.
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"So to take a human example, consider Andy Stewart who is trying to decide if he wishes to be vegetarian. He hears the thoughts of Nozick, and is afraid that Nozick may be correct -- it is empirically immoral to be a sadist and kill a cow, isn?t it? He should not, however, be swayed by Nozick?s personal moral beliefs that sadism is immoral, anymore than he should be inherently swayed by De Sade?s theories that say sadism is inherently moral. Rather he should consider his own emotional state. He should, ideally, go to a factory farm and go to a slaughter house and see the truth of meat production for himself. If he can look a cow in the eyes, and then watch without moral compunction as it is herded up and slaughtered, then he has the moral right to eat meat - if he still can. If not, then he is not meant by his own nature to eat meat. Such moral honesty is the only morality left to a truly relativist world."
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Causes of Eating Disorders, 2007.
This paper explores the relationship between the mass media and eating disorders.
1,824 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 85.95
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This paper examines the direct and indirect causes of eating disorders, with particular emphasis on the relationship between the mass media and eating disorders. The researcher hypothesizes that the mass media has a direct effect on eating disorders, contributing to more frequent and severe eating disorders among all age groups, populations' subtypes and genders. The paper explores the issue and concludes that people are increasingly internalizing images presented in the media. The paper contends that the media should be held directly accountable for increases in eating disordered behavior among all populations.
Outline:
Overview Eating Disorders
Psychopathology of Eating Disorders
Media's Influence on Eating Disorders
Social Agents Responsible for Eating Disorders
Summary of Research on Eating Disorders
Conclusions/Recommendations
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"Eating disorders generally refer to a range of disordered patterns associated with eating. Eating disorders generally encompass a wide range of activities and diseases including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and obesity (Levine, Smolak & Striegel-Moore, 1996). Theorists and psychologists have long researched the subject of eating disorders in an attempt to discern the direct and indirect causes of eating disorders among all populations, including children, adolescents, teens and adults."
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Eating Disorders, 2006.
A discussion on eating disorders in both males and females.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 9 sources, MLA, AU$ 83.95
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The paper begins with a brief definition of eating disorders. It continues to discuss different types of eating disorders and their causes. The paper also expands on treatment and prevention methods for both those suffering from an eating disorder and their families. In conclusion, the author offers an insight into society's role in preventing the escalation of eating disorders amongst males and females alike.
Introduction
Eating Disorder
Causes for Eating Disorders
Types of Eating Disorders
Treatment for Eating Disorders
Preventing Eating Disorders
Conclusion
References
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"Anorexia Nervosa is distinguished by a considerable weight loss ensuing from extreme dieting. Anorexics think themselves to be fat, no matter what their original weight is. In their efforts to become even thinner, the anorexic will stay away from food and taking in calories at all costs, which can end in death. Approximately 10 to 20% are expected to die from Anorexia. Anorexics struggle for excellence and they set very high standards for themselves and feel they must show their capability. A person with anorexia may think that the only control they have in their lives is in relation to food and weight. If they do not control their surroundings they cannot control their weight. They feel great and in power when they can make themselves drop weight. Usually Anorexics have low self-respect and sometimes feel they are not worthy of having their diet."
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Eating Disorders, 2005.
This paper discusses eating disorders especially their early prevention.
1,885 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 7 sources, APA, AU$ 88.95
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This paper explains that, since about 85% of women with eating disorders had an onset of the illness by the age of 20, families and community groups must be prepared to impact the health and well being of their young people. The author describes anorexia nervosa, characterized by a strong desire to be thin at all costs, bulimia nervosa characterized by the victim binging on food and then purging the food from their body and compulsive eating characterized by uncontrollable eating and consequent weight gain. The paper relates that, in addition to the media, the home is another place in which an eating disorder can be cultivated especially abusive homes whose families are not able to support or create a safe environment for development; even having a good home life sometimes isn't enough to avoid the effects of eating disorders because the complex American culture has created a toxic environment for developing personalities.
Table of Contents
Types of Eating Disorders
1. Anorexia Nervosa
2. Bulimia Nervosa
3. Compulsive Eating
4. Binge Eating
Causes and Contributing Factors
1. Media
2. Advertising
3. Television and Movies
4. Family
5. Social
6. School
7. Work
Risks by Groups
1. Men
2. Women
3. Athletes
4. Children
Effects on Health
1. Oral
2. Cardiovascular
3. Slow Heart Rate
4. Low Blood Pressure
5. Kidney Failure
6. Osteoporosis
7. Muscle Loss
Getting Help
1. Admitting the Problem
2. Asking for Help
3. Approaching Someone
4. Recovery
Relapse
1. Signs
Prevention
1. Plan
2. Spiritual
3. Alternative
Therapy
1. Individual
2. Group
3. Family
4. Nutritional
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"Compulsive eaters use food as a way to cope with the stresses of day-to-day life. They usually realize that their behavior is abnormal but feel out of control. Compulsive eating usually starts in early childhood when a child can't develop the skills needed to deal with stressful situations. Some compulsive eaters have been sexually abused and eat as a way to defend themselves by putting the fat in-between themselves and others. By gaining weight, they may also feel less at risk for sexual assault because they are seen as unattractive. Men are likely to be compulsive eaters."
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Eating Disorder Support Groups, 2006.
A discussion on factors that influence the efficacy and participant satisfaction of eating disorder support groups.
10,992 words (approx. 44.0 pages), 35 sources, MLA, AU$ 316.95
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This study examines online and face-to-face support groups to determine which factors best predict participant's satisfaction with the group experience. The paper examines how differences between face-to-face and online groups may be accounted for by differences in severity of disorders among clients. The writer proposes that this research is important, as online support groups expand their role in the provision of eating disorder support. The paper concludes that, in order to ensure that individuals with eating disorders have access to the best treatment available, it is advantageous to the mental health profession to determine who can benefit most from low-cost treatment resources.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Statement Of The Problem
Definition Of Terms
Literature Review
Dsm-Iv Diagnostic Criteria For Anorexia Nervosa
Dsm_Iv Diagnostic Criteria For Bulimia Nervosa
Dsm-Iv Research Criteria For Binge Eating Disorder
Bodywhy's Eating Disorder Support Group Services: An Overview
Factors Contributing To The Effectiveness Of Eating Disorder Groups: Review Of Current Research
Methodology
Design
Sample
Results
Data Analysis
Chapter 5
Discussion
Summary Of Findings And Implications For Future Research
Group Participant Variables
Group Variables
Limitations Of Study
Implications Of Research
Conclusion
Appendices
Informed Consent Letters For Group Participants
Appendix B
Demographic Information, Group Participation History And Eating Disorder History.
Client Satisfaction Inventory
Eating Attitudes Test
Catharsis Scale
References
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"Bodywhys, The Eating Disorders Association of Ireland's face to face and online support groups, which are facilitated by trained volunteers, aims to provide eating disorder suffers and their families with an economically and geographically accessible environment for discussing feelings and common concerns, the expression of which Meehan, Wikes, and Howard (1995) identified as one of the foundations of recovery from eating disorders. Despite the longevity of this and other eating disorder support group programs, however, systematic research with such groups has been scant."
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Eating a Vegan Diet, 2004.
This paper argues that eating a strictly vegetarian, or vegan, diet is far superior to eating animal products.
1,415 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 13 sources, MLA, AU$ 69.95
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This paper argues that, all forms of altruism and empathy aside, there is a very simple and selfish reason why people should not eat meat or animal products: it is unhealthy. The author gives evidence that eating meat causes illnesses, such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. The paper points out that meat and other animal products carry diseases, like E. coli and salmonella, and are filled with antibiotics that cause serious problems.
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"Dairy products are also detrimental to human health. ?There is no reason to drink cow?s milk at any time in your life. It was designed for calves, it was not designed for humans, and we should all stop drinking it today, this afternoon.? In fact, cow?s milk is the leading cause of food allergies in infants and children, and it is a suspected trigger of juvenile diabetes. It has also been shown that casein, a milk protein, may be linked to autism and schizophrenia in children, because their bodies are unable to properly digest it; 80 percent of children with these diseases showed cast improvement when switched to milk-free diets. Many other common childhood ailments, such as chronic ear infections, asthma, and skin problems like acne could also be eliminated if vegan diets were the norm."
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Eating Disorders, 2005.
This paper discusses eating disorders and group therapy as a means of treatment.
1,340 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, APA, AU$ 66.95
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This paper explains that eating disorders can be viewed as a survival mechanism; just as an alcoholic uses alcohol to cope, a person with an eating disorder can use eating, purging or restricting food to deal with their problems such as low self-esteem, identity concerns and an inability to cope with emotions. The author points out that a variety of psychological, genetic, biological, developmental and societal factors may contribute to the onset of this syndrome; an eating disorder is not necessarily about being thin but about gaining control over the sufferer's life by focusing on her or his weight. The paper states that the literature and research on eating disorders report that group therapy is an effective therapeutic tool for intervention.
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"Group therapy is used as a means of changing behavior and emotional patterns based on the premise that much of human behavior and feeling involves the individual's adaptation and response to other people. It is a process carried out in formally organized groups of three or more individuals who seek change. The therapist may be directive or nondirective, allowing the group to set their own agenda for discussion. The group becomes a "sample" of the outside world, reproducing conditions of interpersonal relationships; its members jointly participate in observing personal motivation and styles of interaction. They also participate in attempting new behaviors and dealing with the consequences of such behaviors, with the intended result being that they will eventually be able to employ these behavior patterns outside the group."
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Eating Disorders, 2008.
An overview of the causes, symptoms and treatment of eating disorders.
1,399 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 67.95
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This paper discusses how an important issue affecting many young women in Western society is eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa (AN) and bulimia nervosa (BN). It examines how with accurate diagnosis and treatment, the hope for recovery is great. It also contends that the societal issues that drive young women into such disorders need to be addressed before a complete eradication of such a disorder can be had.
Outline:
Introduction
Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa
Risk Factors for Eating Disorders
Anorexia and Bulimia: Symptoms and Diagnosis
The Causes of Eating Disorders
Health Complications of Eating Disorders
Eating Disorders and Relevant Treatments
Conclusion
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"CBT is often used to treat eating disorders because cognition and affect is related to the behavioral manifestations of the eating disorder. CBT works by attempting to modify the "negative automatic thoughts and dysfunctional assumptions relating to food, weight and shape, and the breaking of behavioural and physiological chains that maintain the unhealthy eating behaviours and cognitions" (238). CBT does not appear to be as effective for AN patients as it is for BN patients. Nonetheless, research has indicated that certain aspects of anorexia do react well to such treatment, such as "body image disturbance...to exposure and cognitive challenge" (citing e.g. Norris 1984; 238)."
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Media?s Influence on Americans' Diet, 2002.
A paper which explores the extent of the media's role on Americans' eating habits.
1,160 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 6 sources, APA, AU$ 57.95
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A paper which explores how the media contributes to the bad eating habits of the American people. It examines issues such as advertising, projection of the "cool" or perfect image, targeting of children, dental problems and health issues. The paper also discusses ways in which the media can be used to deliver positive and educational messages.
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"Children are an easy and promising market. According to MediaQuotient research, an American child watches TV for 25 hours a week; some of the children have television set in their bedroom, where they can spend time relaxing in bed watching their favorite cartoon with an ice cream gallon in hand. Families also often have their television on during meals, as 18% of the participants say always, 22% say often, and 26% do it sometimes, showing that much of the time they are exposed to TV shows and commercials."
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Advertising to Children, 2007.
A study of four articles that highlight the relationship between advertising to children and their subsequent eating habits.
2,675 words (approx. 10.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 117.95
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The paper discusses an article about how the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) wishes to ban or limit advertisements in schools for "junk food" and about how the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is exploring how the media affects childhood obesity. The paper then looks at two articles that attempt to scientifically say that the "junk food" consumption of children is derived from how influenced children are by advertising. These studies also show how children are able to influence their parents to purchase food that they have seen advertised, known as 'pester power'. The paper concludes that there is an undeniable link between the advertising to which children are exposed and their eating habits.
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"Pediatricians Call for Less Advertising to Children"
"FTC Not Sweet on Junk-Food Ads Targeting Children"
"Children's Recall of Television Ad Elements"
"International Food Advertising, Pester Power and its Effects"
Conclusion
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"USA Today's article "Pediatricians call for less advertising to children" from last December reports that the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) wishes to lobby to ban or limit advertisements in schools for "junk food". Furthermore, the organization wants Congress to enact laws that would stop commercials for "junk food" during shows watched mostly by small children."
"The AAP is concerned about the increase in childhood obesity and its members believe that much of this is due to the prolific quantity of advertisements that target kids through their exposure to the internet, cell phones, video games, and schools. The article points to an alarming increase in advertising targeted at kids."
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