Caloric Intake Around the World

Research Paper # 104755

Medical and Health > Eating Disorders
Medical and Health > Public Health Issues
Nutrition > Food

This paper presents a study to determine whether there is a significant difference in calorie intake among regions and economic groups.

2,065 words () | 6 sources | APA | 2008 United States

Paper Summary:

This study relates that its aim is to explore patterns, if any, in the eating behavior of areas around the world. The paper presents the survey and the results that there are statistically significant differences between regions/economic groups with respect to caloric intake. The paper maintains that since obesity and malnourishment are becoming such important issues in today's society, more consideration needs to be taken in order to form interventions.

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Introduction
Objective
Rationale
Theoretical
Methodology
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Discussion
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"Numerous studies performed have demonstrated several reasons that depict the growing food epidemic. Eating behavior has been correlated to the effects of daily hassles. Research has found that an increase in daily hassles was associated with an enhancement in consumption of foods high in fat and sugar along with a decrease in regular meals and vegetables (O'Connor, Jones, Conner, McMillian, & Ferguson, 2008). Abundance in caloric intake was also found in consumers when given the option of tasting full-, reduced-, or no-fat foods. Women were found to adhere to the norm of society by choosing the no-fat foods, signifying that the placement of nutrition labels on foods curbs the eating behavior of people of certain races, gender, and living place (Bushman, 1998)."

Sample of Sources Used:

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Caloric Intake Around the World (2012, January 15). Retrieved February 13, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Research-Paper-Caloric-Intake-Around-the-World/104755