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Causes and Effects of Anorexia, 2006.
This well-researched paper examines the various causes and effects of anorexia-nervosa as well as the media's impact on women, self image and eating disorders.
2,207 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 17 sources, MLA, $ 68.95
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Abstract
This paper analyzes the link between culture and society that is inundated with images and messages that promote an ideal of perfection and which is a direct causative factor in the increase of eating disorders. This paper examines the results of numerous professionals and researchers who contend that the media is to blame for a large percentage of reported cases of anorexia and bulimia. The writer of this paper also explores other related causes for eating disorders among females, which include adolescent turmoil and a family history of affective disorders. This paper delves into the opinion that there may be an element of genetic transmission involved in anorexia and other eating disorders. This paper contains research results, statistics and relevant information to both anorexia and bulimia, which if not treated properly can lead to death.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Causes of Anorexia Nervosa
Socio-Cultural Causes
Psychological Causes
Biological Causes
The Effects of Anorexia
Conclusion
References
From the Paper
"Research has shown that women who have a sister or mother who suffers from an eating disorder may be at a much higher risk of developing anorexia or bulimia themselves. Researchers are of the opinion that there may be an element of genetic transmission involved in anorexia and other eating disorders. In one sense this is seen by the medical profession as a positive factor as it allows the causes of anorexia to be narrowed down and offers opportunities to possibly rectify the problem. "By identifying a genetic component to those behavioral disorders, doctors can get one step closer to eventually developing a medication to try to control the sometimes devastating progression of eating disorders". Medical Practitioners state that if there is a specific biological component to an eating disorder like anorexia, then this makes the problem easier to remedy; whereas social and psychological causes are much harder to resolve."
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The Food Pyramid, 2006.
A discussion on the revision of the food pyramid in America.
1,526 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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The paper offers a short review of the traditional food pyramid and its problems. It continues to gives reasons for the need to modify the food pyramid. The overhaul in the food guide pyramid was influenced by the need to effect that behavioral change through adequate but moderate nutritional choices. The author expands on the revised food pyramid and in conclusion highlights its many short comings.
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"The Department of Agriculture used people's age, gender, weight and the amount of exercise as primary considerations in developing the new food guide pyramid (Gersema 2003). Executive Director Eric Hentges of the USDA said that it aimed specifically at the overweight and those who did not get enough exercise. Because these groups comprised more than half the nation's population, he said that the revision was actually an attempt at changing people's behavior concerning caloric consumption. This came as a response to promptings from the White House Office of Management and Budget that the previous food pyramid was behind the country's obesity problem, which needed to be addressed and controlled."
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Agriculture and Genetically Modified Food, 2005.
Discusses agriculture and GM food in the development of third world countries.
1,628 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 53.95
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The term GM foods or GMOs (genetically-modified organisms) is used to describe agricultural crops and plants which are grown for both human and animal consumption, through the use of techniques from the science of molecular biology. This paper examines the heated debate which surrounds the topic of GM products. In many third word countries, GM products are associated more with big business and money and less with help for poverty stricken countries. The paper shows that, nevertheless, the prevalence of GM produce cultivation and usage is on the increase globally. The paper includes a graph.
From the Paper
"Despite these aspects, there is a large body of dissent and opinion against GM products in the third world and elsewhere. Much of this disagreement originates from developing counties, particularly in Africa. There are many reasons given for the opposition to GM crops. The central argument against GM products is that many feel that these foods have not been tested enough over a sufficient period of time. Many critics also see the use of GM product in third world countries as a form of experimentation. There is also a high degree of awareness throughout the word of the possible dangers of tampering with the genetic composition of foodstuffs."
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Issues of Good Health, 2005.
This paper discusses issues of good health: Proper nutrition and exercise and the negative effects of smoking, alcohol and performance enhancing steroids.
2,345 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 72.95
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This paper relates that increasing complexity means that nutrition researchers today advocate a holistic approach; therefore, its is best to eat a wide variety of fresh, unprocessed and un-manufactured food. The author points out that people who are exposed to second-hand or side-stream smoke also are at risk for health issues because this smoke not only contains the same dangerous contaminants as the inhaled smoke but also the exhaled smoke particles are smaller and can reach distant sites in the lungs of involuntary or passive smoker, doing great harm. The paper stresses that alcohol abuse can affect nearly every organ system in the body, such as cirrhosis of the liver, aggravate existing condition, such as diabetes and harm every aspect of the person's life, including family conflict, arrests, job instability and psychological symptoms related to depression and anxiety.
Table of Contents
The Importance of Proper Nutrition
The Importance of Proper Exercise
Negative Side Effects of Smoking
Negative Side Effects of Alcohol
Negative Effects of Performance Enhancing Steroids
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"There are many common myths surrounding exercise, some of which have a basis in reality, while others are simply false. For example some believe that doing sit-ups is the best way to reduce belly fat, however, this is not true, sit-ups may improve the size and shape of core muscles and reduce the appearance of belly fat, however, the belly fat will often be the last fat removed from the body, because most of the energy derived from fat gets to the muscle through the bloodstream and reduces stored fat in the entire body. Another myth is that only overweight people or people in ill health need to consult a physician before beginning an exercise program. Even apparently healthy people may have unknown medical conditions, such as a heart murmur, that can cause severe injury or death."
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American Diabetic Association, 2005.
A summary of the recommendations put out by the ADA regarding lipid disorders in diabetics.
960 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 34.95
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The American Diabetes Association (ADA) held a consensus development conference on the detection and management of lipid disorders in persons with diabetes. This paper presents a summary of the recommendations made by the panel. The paper shows that the
panel advocates more insistent treatment to control lipid disorders in diabetics than has been summarized in preceding guidelines.
Paper Outline:
Origin
Purpose
Practice before the Standard
Treatment of the Disease Entity with ADA
General Advantage of its Use and Practice
Bibliography
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"Treatment of lipid disorders in diabetic patients should focus on three primary areas: an aggressive approach to weight loss, increased physical activity and glucose control. Weight loss should be achieved through diet control and a program of increased physical exercise and is associated with improvement in triglyceride levels, insulin sensitivity and glucose control and a reduction in total cholesterol and LDL levels, as well as an increase in HDL levels."
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The Importance of Rice, 2006.
A look at why rice is so important in today's world.
1,605 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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This paper discusses and summarizes several books on the importance of rice in today's world. The paper looks at the role rice plays in nutrition, the variety of climates and geological regions in which it can be grown, how rice impacts the ecosystem and its cultural relevance to many societies.
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"Rice is adaptable to numerous climates, terrains, and cultures. In fact, rice is cultivated on every continent except Antarctica. Consequently, there are thousands of strains of rice today. In addition, it can be raised with other crops and food sources, encouraging biodiversity. Since wetland rice fields are habitats for a wide variety of terrestrial and aquatic organisms, the potential to diversify food sources within these rice-based ecosystem is optimal. Fish, frogs, snails, insects, and other aquatic organisms that thrive in conjunction with rice are a source of animal protein and essential fatty acids. In addition, various kinds of livestock are supported by rice-based systems. Ducks feed on small fish, other aquatic organisms, and weeds within the paddy fields, while buffaloes, cattle, sheep and goats graze on rice straw as their main food source in rice-producing areas. Rice bran (a by-product of rice milling) and low-quality and surplus rice grains also provide feed supplements for livestock, and livestock waste can be used as organic fertilizer. Rice fields also host many natural enemies or predators, which provide a mechanism to control harmful insects and pests, thus reducing the need for pesticides. Similarly, fish feed on weeds and assist in weed control."
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Ray Kroc, 2005.
Examines the business dealings of Ray Kroc who initiated the first McDonald's franchising idea.
1,215 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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The "Big Mac" and French fries, Egg McMuffin, and other McDonald's products are the most popular fast food items to be found anywhere. But the founder of this world-wide chain did not achieve overnight success. This paper describes Ray Kroc's humble beginnings as an ice-cream machinery salesman through his vision to franchise as many McDonald's restaurants as possible. The paper looks at the effective salesmanship of Kroc and how his brilliance made him into one of the richest men in America.
From the Paper
"Kroc did not permit his franchisees to open as many stores within the territory as they may have wanted. New stores would have to be approved by the McDonald's Corporation. By holding on to territorial rights, McDonald's really held out a carrot to the franchisees. If they upheld standards of service and food quality, then permission would be given. It was up to the individual franchisees to maintain quality, so that, no matter where in the country someone ordered a McDonald's hamburger, it would have the same quality."
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Cholesterol Reduction is Important to Your Health, 2006.
A thorough look at the growing health problem of high-cholesterol among individuals and what can be done to address this threat to our health.
4,986 words (approx. 19.9 pages), 19 sources, MLA, $ 126.95
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This paper reviews medical literature to explain what LDL is and why doctors believe high LDL cholesterol can lead to coronary heart disease. The paper begins by explaining what high cholesterol is and how it is diagnosed and then takes a look at how it can be prevented and treated. The paper describes the various approaches to treating the problem of high cholesterol and points out that there are a number of alternatives to treating the problem other than using Statins, which have deleterious effects.
Table of Contents
Introduction
What is Cholesterol?
Diagnosis
Prevention vs. Treatment
Conclusion
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"If we watch regular television programming on any consistent basis, eventually we will hear about the benefits of Lipitor or Pravachol for reducing our cholesterol. The advertisements are interesting because on one hand they show either a very physically fit, slim and attractive middle age man or woman who is the object of great admiration. However, the ads inform us that these individuals also have what could be dangerously high cholesterol. They demonstrate how deceptive the models' perfect physicality is by having these poised models either belly flop into a pool or fall on their face in the middle of a Hollywood premier. With these displays of physical frailty, the advertisers tell us no "body" is perfect and that if the models used the advertiser's medicine their health could be perfect. The sequence closes with the words millions of people have high cholesterol and do not know it. To protect themselves legally, the advertiser has an announcer speaking at a rate of over 200 words a minute then explains all the negative side-effects of the medication at the end of the commercial."
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Rural Areas of India, 2006.
A clear look at ways to incorporate rural areas of India into the developing economy of the country.
1,181 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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In this paper the author outlines the poverty, malnutrition, disease and lack of good agriculture that is abundant in the rural areas of India. He highlights villages where tragedy has occurred. The author proceeds to discuss suggestions of how to improve the plight of these despondent rural areas and gives examples of how to support non-agricultural labor through education programs in order to stimulate and maintain growth elsewhere in rural economies, reducing the reliance upon unreliable environmental conditions present in agriculture. The author also points out that critical both to agriculture and to quality of life in general, are such issues as irrigation, sanitation and medical attention, which he suggests can be addressed by aid organizations. The author suggests ways that these issues can be addressed through government bodies and other charity organizations. In conclusion he states that it is imperative to provide economic stimulus to the country as a whole through increased agricultural output and increased work-force strength both in terms of health and education.
Table of Contents:
Introduction and Model Exploration
Proposal Based on Model Systems
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"As is apparent from the models provided in Zimbabwe, Malawi and the Bihar Plateau, support of agriculture is key to addressing both immediate and long-term nutritional needs as well as economic growth of rural areas. Because of the symbiosis present between poverty and under nutrition, short-term measures such as emergency food and water relief are not sufficient to address the problem of under nutrition on an ongoing basis, and chronic use places undue fiscal burden on aid organizations and the Indian government. A more far-sighted and ultimately successful method of resolution incorporates both top-down and bottom-up relief, integrating short-term, immediate relief efforts with long-term, delayed benefit policies."
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The Atkins Diet, 2005.
This paper evaluates the popular Atkins revolution weight management diet.
1,175 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper explains that the Atkins diet programs recommends the consumption of a diet rich in fats and proteins, while severely reducing the intake of carbohydrates such as fruits and grains, which are a natural sources of vitamins; therefore, sticking to Atkins diet without supplementation will lead to severe vitamin and mineral deficiency. The author stresses that, in addition to other potential health risks, this essential requirement of dietary supplements is of great concern because these supplements are not easily assimilated by the body.
The paper concludes that an ideal way to manage weight is to consume a balanced diet with regular exercises instead of resorting to a diet that totally alters the body metabolism and leaves the patient dependent on a supplements.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Atkins Philosophy
Atkins Diet /US RDA
Risk Factors
Conclusion
From the Paper
"There are definitely health risks associated with the Atkins diet program. The fundamental change in food composition and consequent metabolic process carries a risk of electrolyte imbalance in our body. As Gail Frank, PhD, nutrition professor at California State University states, "Fruits and berries are much more indicative of early man's eating pattern than eating only protein, and we haven't changed all that much physiologically." High protein diet is known to cause the condition of acidic urine, which depletes calcium from the body. The result of calcium loss is a bone degeneration condition known as osteoporosis. Developing kidney stones is another major risk for Atkins dieters."
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Milk, 2006.
An overview of the popularity of milk and advertising campaigns used to market the consumption of milk.
1,968 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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The paper examines how increased advertising of health and energy drinks in America has reduced milk consumption and how the dairy industry have used aggressive advertising campaigns in order to increase the popularity of milk. It also looks at the consumption and production in Europe and Thailand as well as the U.S. and the differences in advertising campaigns.
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"Europe's emotional concept features people of all ages drinking milk for good health. Marketers target men aged 18-29 with information that milk is a contemporary drink that gives a man stamina and energy. The emotional concept also targets all people over the age of 50. The angle is that retired individuals especially need the added nutritional benefits. Marketers want people to realize that it's okay to drink milk. Milk is no longer the choice drink of geeks in the lunchroom. Milk is everyone's choice drink. "The rational concept features information on protein, calcium, and vitamins. The ads tell consumers that milk is a tasty drink full of important nutrients. Consumers realize that milk supplies an important part of their nutritional requirements. Milk is something that is needed. Mothers with young children are directly targeted. They are informed that milk will help nutritionally nurture their kids and help them grow to their full potential because it contains protein, potassium and vitamins A, B, and D."
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Bulimia Nervosa, 2006.
This paper details the causes, symptoms and impact of bulimia nervosa on young women around the world.
2,280 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 70.95
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This paper examines the contemporary Western society that continues to send the message to young women that to be happy and successful one must be thin, which results in women starving themselves in an attempt to attain what the media considers an ideal figure. This paper focuses on bulimia nervosa which is a multifaceted disorder with psychological, physiological, developmental and cultural components. This paper also details the causes, symptoms and treatments for this disorder.
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"Bingeing is defined as the rapid consumption of a large amount of food; often a bulimic patient will eat more in two hours than a normal person would consume in an entire day. Binges are often followed by a period of severely restricted food intake and also are accompanied by feelings of guilt, shame, loss of control, anxiety and depression. These negative feelings, especially anxiety and shame about oneself or one's behaviors typically in turn lead to the second step of bulimic behavior: purging. The most common purging behavior is patient-induced vomiting, a compensatory behavior intended to negate the caloric effects of the binge."
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