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Prenatal Nutrition, 2008.
An exploration of recent research on the effects and importance of prenatal nutrition.
1,351 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 45.95
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The paper examines studies and reports on the importance of nutrition on the fetus and on the later development of the child and adult. The paper specifically discusses the need for folic acid, linoleic and omega 3 fatty acids, choline and zinc. The paper notes that there has been an increase of community and social awareness of the importance of nutrition and the problems that result from certain prenatal dietary deficiencies.
Outline:
Introduction
Specific Areas of Nutritional Concern
Nutritional Requirements and Responses to the Problem
Conclusion
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"These findings have been supported and verified by many other studies and reports on the subject. For example, a recent study notes that there have been calls in the profession to make nutrition a distinct pediatric discipline. This is due to the fact that, "There is growing evidence that good nutritional care influences clinical outcomes and that optimal nutrition affects long term health and development. (Van Ripper, C. 2005)
"The importance of nutrition on the development of the baby is also underlined by the knowledge that the essential differentiation of tissues and the formation of organs take place in the first trimester of pregnancy. It follows therefore that,"... providing the growing fetus with the best nutrition possible is essential. Unlike a newborn, who can cry when he or she is hungry, the fetus has to hope that plenty of nutrients will make their way through the placenta" (Dolby V., 1998)"
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Cuisines of India and China, 2008.
This paper looks at the differences between Indian and Chinese cuisine.
898 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 31.95
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This paper describes how Indian and Chinese foods differ from each other and how, although both carry strong characteristics, they can both be successfully combined with other cuisines.
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"The cuisines of the world are being fused together in many restaurants, sometimes obscuring the simplicity of country cooking. However, the purity of national and regional cuisines can be expressed through the core dishes of each region. For example, Asian food is incredibly diverse. Indian food is being fused with many other cuisines and so is Chinese food but both Indian and Chinese food retain an essential character that distinguishes them from each other and from other world-class cuisines. Indian food is usually creamy in texture. Vegetables are cooked for long periods of time and only on rare occasion are served crunchy or raw. On the other hand, Chinese food features crisp vegetables and only rarely pulverizes them to the extent that they are in Indian cuisine. Both Indian and Chinese cuisine use meats sparingly, and in fact both countries have a strong vegetarian component. However, Indian food remains one of the most vegetarian friendly cuisines of the world whereas it may be hard to be a pure vegetarian in a Chinese restaurant. Finally, both Indian and Chinese foods emphasize spices and sometimes hot chilies. Indian and Chinese food share a lot in common but their overall presentation, texture, ingredients, and flavors are vastly different."
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Depression and Physical Activity, 2008.
A description of depression, its causes and treatments, and the efficacy of exercise in treating it.
1,880 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 60.95
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This paper explains the triggers and diagnosis of depression, and some of the social, psychological and genetic factors that together predispose a person to depression. The author then discusses the medications used to treat depression and explains that 30% of sufferers do not respond to them. The author also lists several studies that demonstrate that physical activity produces a positive effect on depression and anxiety, as well as other disorders such as hypertension, bulimia and insomnia. The paper lists the types of exercise that have been shown to be most beneficial, and concludes with healthy exercise recommendations from experts.
Outline:
Predisposing Factors
Treatments
Physical Activity as Treatment
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"Recent studies were conducted at the Duke University on the positive effect of physical activity on depression. The results of the major study said that an acute or strong dose of physical activity, rather than sustained regular exercise, could be the most effective way to handle or reduce feelings of depression, anger and fatigue. It was part of a larger, five-year study, which compared the treatments for depression. These were a four-month exercise program, drug therapy, and a combination of exercise and medication. It tested a group of 55 respondents, over 50 years old. After the test, 82% reported reduction of depression, tension, fatigue, anger and confusion (Camacho)."
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Nutrition and Obesity, 2008.
An argument that healthful eating is the only way to achieve long-lasting weight reduction.
1,271 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 43.95
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The paper maintains that reversing obesity is a long-term process of dietary changes emphasizing lower-fat foods, replacing sugars and other simple carbohydrates with complex carbohydrates and reducing sodium intake. The paper argues that the weight loss associated with short-term diets is almost always temporary and is followed by relapses into old eating habits that result in recurrent obesity.
Outline:
Introduction
Thesis Statement
Reversing Obesity Through Healthful Dietary Changes
Conclusion
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"According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, obesity is a serious problem in the United States with as many as 66 percent of adults meeting the criteria of clinical obesity (USDHHS 2007). Even more troubling is the fact that approximately 20 percent of children under 18 are also overweight with reliable data indicating that overweight children are likely to remain overweight and much more prone
to obesity as adults than children who are not overweight (Kotz 2007).
"Obesity is a known risk factor in many chronic major health problems including heart disease, high blood pressure, adult-onset diabetes, as well as arthritis and even some forms of cancer. It reduces the quality of life and life span and costs the American health care system billions of dollars every year in the costs associated with treating the wide range of medical problems associated with clinical obesity and chronic overweight."
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Smoking, Alcohol, Exercise and Diet, 2008.
An analytical review of the effects of smoking, alcohol, exercise and dieting on the human body.
1,493 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 49.95
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The paper discusses the demographics, habits, reasons, causes and effects, benefits treatment and otherwise of persons involved in smoking, alcohol, exercise and diet. The paper notes that alcohol consumption and smoking is on the upswing amongst youth of today.
Outline:
Smoking
Alcohol
Exercise and Diet
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"A person can keep himself healthy by maintaining a healthy diet. Often, a person may lose or gain weight while in college. A person may gain weight because of poor eating habits or he tends to overeat because of nervousness. Others may not eat because of stress, lack of money or development of eating disorders. There is an alarming rise among college girls developing eating disorders. Nearly 90% of girls who develop these disorders are 20 years old. Whether a person is suffering from an eating disorder or is just not eating right, he should talk to a nutritionist to determine how he can improve his eating habits. "
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Understanding Consumer Segments, 2008.
This paper studies the diet industry and looks at different industry psychographics.
871 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 30.95
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In this article, the writer looks at three different companies or products within the diet industry. Firstly, the writer studies a recent television advertising campaign by Lean Cuisine and discusses that this product is clearly geared towards younger women. The writer then looks at the diet company Jenny Craig, which sells food and diet counseling for a fee and uses older women in its advertising. Finally, the writer discusses the Atkins diet promotional campaign and notes that this campaign does not only feature women. The writer discusses how the three different companies market their respective products for different sections of the market.
Outline:
Younger Women
Older Women
Carb-Conscious Dieters
Works Cited
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"The company's use of former glamour girls of the 1970s and 80s, like Kristie Alley and Valerie Bertinelli, also indicates that the company target demographic is older than that of Lean Cuisine. Valerie Bertinelli even keeps a blog linked to the Jenny Craig website, to inspire users of the program with her own story. Queen Latifah is also featured on the company's website as a full-figured, yet slightly slimmed down, healthy, fit woman.
"Jenny Craig stresses its ease of fitting into a busy lifestyle, as the food is pre-prepared, and also its healthful balance. It is not low-carb and does it entirely cut out sweets and indulgent foods--portion control is important in the program, as it is for Lean Cuisine. It also offers counseling for women about emotional over-eating. Learning how not to over-eat for comfort, not conforming to an ideal of past, youthful beauty, is the focus of Jenny Craig. It is thus a plan that addresses the needs and concerns of a woman who basically accepts herself, but wants to abandon some of her more unhealthy eating habits."
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Healthy People 2010, 2008.
This paper discusses the "Healthy People 2010" document (Healthy Weight Journal) and its prevention strategies for tackling obesity.
1,960 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 62.95
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The paper relates the emotional and physical problems of obesity as well as its causes and prevention. The paper explores the lower rates of obesity in Japan and shows how we must investigate the underlying factors that relate to the culture and lifestyle of Americans when addressing the issue of obesity. The paper emphasizes the importance of primary level prevention and concludes that the "Healthy People 2010" goals can be attained by committing not only individuals, but also community and media entities to the promotion of a healthier lifestyle.
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"Healthy People 2010 is a document containing prevention strategies to ensure a healthier nation by the year 2010. As such, certain goals and agendas have been created for a variety of conditions, including obesity and overweight. Obesity and overweight are becoming a major problem in the United States and indeed in the majority of the Western world. In fact, the problem is becoming so extreme among Americans that some have referred to it as having taken epidemic proportions.
"Two major Healthy People 2010 goals regarding obesity focus on 1) reducing the obesity level in children and adolescents, and 2) reducing the obesity level of adults. A third objective is increasing the number of adults with a healthy weight. The document notes that, while only 42% of adults are considered to be at a healthy weight, the number of youth who are obese comes to 11%, while adults in the same condition are at 23%. The aim for 2010 is to reduce the former to 5% and the latter to 15%. The target for adults with a healthy weight is 60%. The Healthy People 2010 document notes that obesity is most common among African-American and Hispanic women, as well as those with lower income and education levels."
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Primary Factors that Affect Choice of Fast Food, 2008.
A research paper on the primary factors that affect choice of fast food
among individuals of different countries, highlighting the differentiations in health perspectives related to consumption of fast food.
7,473 words (approx. 29.9 pages), 17 sources, APA, $ 164.95
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This paper presents a research paper that discusses the the impact that culture has on the consumption of fast food and compares the difference in buying behavior in different countries. The paper investigates the major factors that affect customer's choice in fast food and comments on the relationship between food consumptions and health. The paper includes tables and figures.
Outline:
Objective
Introduction
Background of the Study
Methodology
Introduction
Research Questions
Literature Review
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"Globalization is greatly changing society and culture all around the globe in terms of consumer choices, lifestyle, individual preferences, socialization and custom and at the same time all of these factors are individualizing and changing specific aspects of marketing for fast food restaurants such as McDonald's, Kentucky Fried Chicken, and others. In short, understanding factors affecting consumer choices regarding fast food is a complex focus of research because many diverse and various factors must be taken into consideration in terms of fast food and indeed the non-foodness' of fast food must be examined. 'Non-foodness' is a term coined in the work of Kwan which is a term used to refer to other reasons that fast food is chosen for consumption among consumers internationally."
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Down Syndrome and Obesity, 2008.
A discussion on the correlation between Down syndrome and obesity.
2,257 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 69.95
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This paper discusses the condition of obesity in people with Down Syndrome. The author reviews existing literature which shows a positive correlation between Down syndrome and obesity as a coexisting condition, but concludes that there have been too few studies to identify the causes that result in the onset of obesity among such intellectually disabled patients. The paper suggests that the advancements in genomic science and stem cell therapy would aid in curing this genetic disorder, but til then, weight management interventions should constitute an important aspect in the management of Down syndrome.
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Abstract
Introduction
Literature review
Role of Leptin (the breakthrough)
Metabolic studies
Obesity Screening And Health promotion Impact
Conclusion
Bibliography
From the Paper
"Some researchers have focused on identifying the relation between Down syndrome and obesity as a co existing condition. Studies have been conducted to identify the differences in metabolic rates between the Down syndrome patients and the healthy population. The most recent research has thrown new light in understanding the relation between Down syndrome and obesity. The identification of Leptin resistance as the cause for high incidence of obesity among Down syndrome patients is considered a breakthrough in the obesity -Down syndrome research. A brief overview of existing literature on the subject will provide better insight into the topic and a better understanding of the association between the two conditions."
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