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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, $ 62.95
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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, $ 26.95
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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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Corporate Wellness Programs, 2005.
A discussion on Hershey Foods Inc.'s, "Fit For Life", corporate wellness program.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses corporate wellness programs, specifically the Hershey Foods Inc.'s "Fit For Life" Workforce Wellness Program. The paper describes how this service is offered to Hershey employees at the company's head office in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. The paper explains that the program includes access to the organization's on-site fitness center and indoor pool and that this service is also available to spouses of employees.
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"No matter how much a corporation invests in technology, equipment, or inventory, employees are an organization's most valuable asset. It is important for companies to provide employee programs and services that foster health and well-being. It makes sense for organizations to invest in employee education and resources, especially since absenteeism and sick time is on the rise. Recent studies show that organizations that provide wellness programs to staff members have also experienced increased employee job satisfaction, morale, and productivity."
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Food in Vietnamese Culture and Society, 2005.
An examination of "pho" and noodles in the history of Vietnamese culture and society.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, $ 44.95
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The paper analyzes how food, its forms and preparations, is recognized by scholars as an important element of human culture and society. The paper discusses how national cuisines or styles of cooking are thus seen as windows into specific cultures by which we can understand their history, influences and the forces that shape their national identity. From this perspective, the paper essay examines the cuisine of Vietnam, with a focus on the national noodle dish "pho".
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Childhood Obesity, 2005.
A discussion on the alarming incidence of childhood obesity in Canadian children.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 6 sources, $ 71.95
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The paper analyzes how the incidence of childhood obesity in Canada has recently more than doubled, and approximately 30 percent of children are either overweight or obese. The paper examines how the childhood obesity epidemic is currently affecting even preschool children. The paper discusses how research indicates that the causes of this epidemic are multifactorial. The paper further discusses how childhood obesity is a complex health issue since it causes both physical illness and psychosocial problems, both of which can last throughout life. It is also a complex health issue because of the combinations of risk factors involved and their interaction with the determinants of health.
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Artificial Teats and Breastfeeding, 2005.
A discussion on the effect of bottle-feeding and pacifier use on breast-feeding ability.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, $ 44.95
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The paper discusses how artificial teats are used as alternatives when a mother is unable to breastfeed, or as a supplement to breastfeeding. The paper details how pacifiers, especially, are in widespread use all over the world. The paper discusses how sore nipples, milk insufficiency, tiredness and maternal depression are among the reasons for the use of artificial teats. The writer argues that despite pervasive use of artificial teats, there is little understanding of the effects produced by this practice on breastfeeding. In addition, there are contradictions within the research regarding the use of artificial teats.
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The Changing Social Meanings of Fish, 2005.
A discussion of fish as a popular food source.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, $ 44.95
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The paper examines how, in the early 21st century, fish is one of the most popular varieties of food in the world, and cod fish is the king of fish in the food service industry in the Western world. The paper describes how fish is acclaimed for its prominent role in gourmet cuisine and praised by nutritionists for its myriad health benefits. The paper discusses how this was not always the case.
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"I have had a great love of fish for most of my life; a love that reached an apogee upon my coming to Canada and discovering the incredible range of both salt and fresh water fish available to Canadians. Indeed, in the early 21st century fish is one of the most popular varieties of food around the globe, and cod fish is the "king of fish" in the foodservice industry in the Western world (Civin 129). Today fish is acclaimed for its prominent role in gourmet cuisine, and praised by nutritionists for its myriad health benefits."
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Obesity, 2005.
A review of obesity, concerns of the patient and steps that can be taken to combat the problem.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper outlines several types of prevention strategies in the fight to combat obesity and goes on to describe and discuss them in more detail. The paper then reviews the of patient concerns regarding medical attention and obesity.
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"With the advent of many conveniences and luxuries of our modern and advanced time, it would seem that our overall health would almost certainly improve, thanks to medical and technological breakthroughs and advancements. In some ways, it has, with science and medicine obliterating various scores of diseases and lengthening the average lifespan of the average American man or woman to lengths never seen previously. However, one serious problem has come along with this technologically advanced age in which we live and that is obesity. Obesity has come about as a problem because of many of the same technological things at which we marvel. Television, computers, and other things have decreased the amount of time we exercise. And with our busy schedules, processed meals or fast food and their empty calories have made us more obese, on the whole. However, there are ways in which obesity can be combated."
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The Definition of Health, 2005.
A discussion regarding the true definition of health.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, $ 44.95
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According to this paper, an overall definition of health, labeling it not only as bodily wellness and freedom from sickness or disease, but as a state where all functions, both physical and mental, of the human body are working to their greatest potential. This paper discusses health promoting lifestyle decisions, as well as, behaviours such as depression and stress that are detrimental to health.
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"When one thinks of the word "health," one often just pictures the state of the person as related to being ill or not, with all of the major body systems functioning to the best of their respective abilities and the human body being without overriding illness or disease. Yet, this writer holds with the larger belief that health depends on much more than just the lack of illness or disease. Health is a state in which the whole human, both physical, mental, and psychological, is fit and able to function at a high level. This would, of course, mean that the body is disease-free and not inhibited by any great health-concerns or illnesses. But it would also mean that the body is in a state of physical fitness, without such lingering problems as obesity or other detrimental factors."
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Strengthening for Dance, 2005.
Examines the importance of strength when becoming a dancer.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 10 sources, $ 35.95
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To be a successful dancer is to be a strong, flexible athlete who has found a balance between physical and mental strength and made the mind to body connection. This paper shows that strengthening is a key element to finding this mind to body connection and in both the physical and mental training of a dancer. This essay briefly discusses the importance of strengthening in the conditioning of a dancer, the best ways to strengthen and the advantages and disadvantages of strengthening."
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Retail Work, 2005.
This paper examines retail store employment in the United States and the negative consequences that it has on these workers.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 8 sources, $ 53.95
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The paper takes a look at the phenomenon of retail store employment in the United States and the negative effect that it has on those who work in the industry. The paper quotes the reason that there has been such a sharp retail boom and details the various geographic areas and populations that make up the retail workforce. The paper maintains that these people cannot make a living wage working in retail and this affects large geographic areas of the population.
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"In her book "Fast Food, Fast Track: Immigrants, Big Business, and the American Dream," Jennifer Parker Talwar laments that inexpensive food is increasingly being taken over by corporate giants in the form of retail chains. This cheap cuisine is more evident in suburban America: We are all familiar with the ubiquitous corporate franchise boulevard strip that may include Pizza Hut, McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's, Taco Bell, Bennigan's, Denny's, or a variation of these. It is the same strip that people travel on to reach the local shopping mall (Parker Talwar 45)."
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"Playing God in the Garden", 2005.
This paper discusses logical fallacies present in the article "Playing God in the Garden" by Michael Pollan.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 0 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper examines the article "Playing God in the Garden" by Michael Pollan. The writer discusses the examination of the wisdom of growing and eating bio-engineered foods. The writer identifies in particular, Monsanto potatoes with genetically inserted Bt, that is a natural and usually safe pesticide used in organic farming. The paper focuses on three logical fallacies in the article and argues that Pollan does not support his conclusion.
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"In his essay "Playing God in the Garden," Michael Pollan's main argument is not very clearly stated, but it can be inferred that it is that because we don't know whether or not Monsanto's bio-engineered New Leaf potatoes with genetically inserted Bt are safe or not, it is preferable not to eat them given the choice. This conclusion is supported with a series of related concepts that are also equally understated. These arguments contain several fallacies, which will be examined below. The first fallacy that Pollan commits is the emotional appeal to the fear of the unknown."
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