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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
From the Paper
"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
From the Paper
"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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A Hospital Kitchen, 2006.
A paper describing the design of a hospital kitchen that serves approximately 6000 customers per day.
2,866 words (approx. 11.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 85.95
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This paper briefly outlines the design of the storage area, dish washing area, shelving area, baking area and ventilation system of a hospital kitchen. The paper then describes the kitchen's packaging and hazard control operations and explains that the critical control points of the hospital include receiving, storage, preparation and serving the food . Next, the paper describes, in greater detail, how these operations are to be performed and then takes a look at a survey that was conducted to determine whether hospital patients were satisfied with the food they were being served. Finally, the paper describes the type of equipment the kitchen will be using, the food delivery process and the clean-up process.
From the Paper
"The design is for a hospital kitchen. The kitchen opens at 6 am in the morning. The number of customers serve comprise around 6000 per day. Of these patients more or less 30% enjoy sandwiches and coffee for breakfast. The rest prefer Tea or soup. For lunch, fish and chips is the preferred dish of approximately 60-70% of the patients. Small numbers of the remaining patients enjoy chicken pies, lasagna and pasta bake. Preferred desserts are ice cream, apple pie and chocolate roulade."
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A Young Person's Guide to Health, 2006.
A plan for young people on how to live healthily.
2,778 words (approx. 11.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 82.95
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This paper describes the importance that eating healthfully, exercising regularly and being aware of drug and alcohol-related dangers has on the overall health of youth. The paper further points out that sufficient self-esteem is necessary for youths to avoid becoming involved in drugs and alcohol and that young people must be clear about the risks of sexually transmitted diseases and become more educated in this area before becoming involved in a sexual relationship.
Outline
Diet Principles
Fitness
Mental Health and Self-Esteem
Keeping Healthy in a Drug Society
Diseases and Immunity
Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Reproductive Health
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
From the Paper
"In order to achieve total health several components of a young person's life must be examined and brought into focus. Furthermore, because the decisions they make are important, young people need to be informed so that they are empowered and able to make the right choices. Physical health is comprised of not only exercise and nutrition, but also drug and disease awareness. Conversely, mental health includes a complete self-familiarity, and a self-love that includes a high self-esteem."
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Vitamin Supplements and the Dietician, 2006.
Examines the need for dieticians to be concerned not only with what and how well people eat, but to clear up the confusion about "taking" vitamins either to replace foods or as supplements.
2,572 words (approx. 10.3 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 77.95
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This paper explains that one of the most important roles of a dietician today is to provide insight and proper guidance for taking, or not taking vitamin supplements. The paper then looks at the history of the so-called "vitamin revolution" and all of the advertisements and news generated by the media about the necessity of proper vitamin intake and then examines whether all of this media output is just hype on the part of the vitamin industry and certain health professionals. For the purposes of evaluating the reasons for all of this focus on vitamin intake, the paper concentrates on three vitamin supplements: Anti-oxidants, Vitamin C and Vitamin E.
From the Paper
"More than ever dieticians have to be concerned not only with what and how well people eat, but they have to attempt to clear up the confusion about "taking" vitamins either to replace foods, or as supplements. Perhaps there is no more important aspect of providing proper nutrition for the public in the coming years than being able to provide insight and proper guidance for taking, or NOT taking vitamin supplements. "The first line of attack for many problems is already diet-centered...Despite all the breakthroughs in nutritional research, deciding what and how to eat can still be enormously confusing.""
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Obesity and the Fast Food Industry, 2006.
A look at the connection between obesity in the United States and the high volume of fast food consumed by American citizens.
3,097 words (approx. 12.4 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 90.95
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This paper examines studies that have shown that the excessive consumption of fast food by Americans contributes significantly to the obesity problem in the U.S. The paper then takes a look at and analyzes several of the lawsuits that have been filed against fast food restaurants by people claiming that they are suffering from poor health as a result of eating at these restaurants. Next, the paper considers whether the fast food restaurants should indeed be held responsible for the failing health of its customers or if the customers should be responsible for their own health and eating habits.
From the Paper
"Since 2002, a number of lawsuits were filed against fast food restaurants, notably McDonald's, KFC, Burger King, and Wendy's for being the primary cause of obesity. With John Banzhaf as the leading advocate of this war against the fast food industry, the lawyers and their victims claimed these restaurants were responsible for their health degradation. After proving that tobacco indeed causes lung cancer and eventual death - and receiving billions of dollars of settlement from tobacco companies - trial lawyers were now clamoring to produce a similar result for the fast food industry. They claimed that these restaurants are directly responsible for their customer's health, and should face serious consequences if they fail to do so. Since these lawsuits began, the food industry acted to make their food healthier. McDonald's, for example, eliminated the "super sized" meals immediately after the release of the documentary film "Super Size Me" (although the company claimed this move had nothing to do with the film whatsoever). Some restaurants also began serving salads and fruit juices to promote healthy eating habits."
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The Western College Refectory, 2004.
A survey of the food and services provided by the Western College Refectory.
2,253 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 69.95
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This paper presents a questionnaire given to students and faculty regarding the food and services offered by the Western College Refectory. The paper presents the results of the survey contending that the participants offered many suggestions and good ideas to improve business at the Refectory. The paper highlighted the fact that most of the students and faculty said that if improvements were made they would prefer to eat at the Refectory rather than to travel off campus. The paper discusses the need of the Refectory to keep cost low, build good relations with existing customers and potential customers and at the same time, increase profits.
Outline
Questionnaire
Research
Report
Conclusion
From the Paper
"One of the suggestions included providing a special meal card that students can purchase at the beginning of the semester and use throughout the year; adding credit to the card at their own convenience. This would be a very convenient way for students and faculty to purchase food, snacks, sodas and other food items from the Refectory. Rather than simply purchasing a meal plan at the beginning of each semester, the student will be able to purchase a meal card that they will use like a credit card. This would give the students the ability to purchase only what they want to purchase and it would free parents from sending cash to the student during the year for extra food. Providing a meal card to students would improve our relations with the students, the students' parents, and faculty as well as potentially increasing sales. Image the potential for increased sales if students can visit the Refectory late at night and order pizza and appetizers there instead of ordering food from one of the local restaurants. Our prices are lower than the prices at local restaurants so this arrangement would make parents happy and it would bring in more business to the Refectory."
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Salt Consumption, 2006.
A discussion of the nature/nurture issue as it related to the consumption of salt.
2,795 words (approx. 11.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 83.95
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This paper looks at the use of salt in our diets and how it is not merely a matter of essential health, but also of taste. The paper then relates the need and taste for salt to the nature/nurture issue, explaining why the body requires salt and how the taste for salt could have developed as a result of both genetics and environment.
From the Paper
"Salt is the world's oldest known food addative. It is an essential nutrient for both human beings and animals, since it is necessary for life and health, but is not produced within the body. A human body contains about 250 grams of salt. Salt aids in the transmission of nerve impulses to and from the brain, and also the contraction of muscles, including the heart. Apart form health issues, a number of functions are fulfilled by salt regarding food. It brings out the taste in foods and reduces blandness. It reduces the sourness of acid and increases the sweetness of sugar (Salt Manufacturers' Association, UK). The taste of food is thus generally improved through this additive. Other fuctions of cooking include salt used a s a preservative, a texture aid, a binder, for fermention control and as a color developer."
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Domestic Violence in Pregnancy, 2006.
Research paper examining the role of the nurse in the delivery of healthcare services to abused pregnant mothers and their infants.
5,690 words (approx. 22.8 pages), 14 sources, APA, $ 137.95
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This research paper examines literature concerning the affects of domestic violence during the course of a pregnancy and whether it is a contributing factor in low birth weight among newborn infants. The paper examines this topic from the perspective of what its implications may be for the nurse in her duty as healthcare deliverer, as it is the nurse who is primarily responsible for assessing the patient /expectant mother and the nurse who will ultimately impact the lives of the mother.
Table of Contents
Purpose
Statement of Objective
Methodology
Introduction
Delineation of the Role of Delivery Nurses and Newborn Caretaker
Literature Review
Findings of this Study
Recommendations
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"In seeking determination of the prevalence of incidents of physical abuse and oftentimes emotional/psychological/sexual and other forms of accompanying abuse study is vital in dealing with the low birth-weight infant and the health implications assigned to low birth-weight in terms of the future health aspects that accompany being a LBW individual. The specific responsibility and one of the most vital factors is the critical assessment of the nurse, nurse practitioner and the treating physician of the pregnant women who is a victim of abuse. The pursuit of conducting a study or monitoring abuse of women cannot be a conclusive study if the nurse specifically does not critically monitor patients that the data applies to in terms of abuse such as socio-economic factors, educational attainment level, age, and other indicators not as readily evident. It is the nurse who assess the patient /expectant mother, and the nurse who will ultimately impact the lives of the mother and the infant either positively or negligently depending on the focus and perceptional ability of the nurse, nursing practitioner, or personal physician."
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