Abstract
In this article, the writer examines a two-day journal that tracks the writer's diet and food serving sizes. The writer maintains that when it comes to comparing the diet with the suggested number of food group servings and serving sizes found in the CFGHE, it seems that the writer does not eat enough of some of the groups and too much in others.

From the Paper
"Keeping track of the foods I ate during the two-day journal shows that I need to eat more fruits and/or vegetables and milk products while I ate plenty of grain products. Grain products are important to me, yet these grain products have the highest calories. Looking at the breakfasts I ate during the two-day journal, I began my breakfast with three or four servings of grains."

Tags:nutrition, health, food

Abstract
The paper discusses how social determinants of health affect health differences that are seen among people in Canada. The paper reveals that income and its distribution is an important determinant of health. The paper maintains that resources are not properly distributed and the poor are threatened by such issues as housing shortages, food insecurity and health problems.

From the Paper
"Social determinants of health determine how people will have the physical, personal, and social resources to satisfy needs, cope with their environment, and fulfill their personal hopes (Raphael, 2004). Such resources include conditions of childhood and income. Health differences that are seen among people in Canada mainly result because they are from very different environments which are linked to the social determinants of health. The most important point about the social determinants of health is that they produce a cumulative effect on the likelihood of developing a wide variety of disease (Raphael, 2004)."

Tags:resources, food, health, income, nutrition, class, poverty, overcrowding

Abstract
This paper critically analyzes and reviews a 2007 study published in the "Journal of Preventive Medicine", entitled "Patterns and Correlates of Physical Activity and Nutrition Behaviors in Adolescents" by Sanchez, et. al. According to the paper, the study demonstrates that there are marked differences along ethnic lines in how adolescents exercise and get nutrition The study's purpose was to determine the prevalence, clustering, and correlates of multiple adolescent health behaviors to assist in informing the design of health promotion interventions.

From the Paper
"A 2007 study published in the Journal of Preventive Medicine, entitled "Patterns and Correlates of Physical Activity and Nutrition Behaviors in Adolescents" demonstrates that there are marked differences along ethnic lines in how adolescents exercise and get nutrition (Sanchez, Norman, Sallis, Calfas, Cella and Patrick, 2007). The study's purpose, as stated, was to determine the "prevalence, clustering, and correlates of multiple adolescent health behaviors" to assist in informing the "design of health promotion interventions" (124). The study examined a significant sample of..."

Tags:nutrition, ethnicity, health

Abstract
In this article, the writer looks at obesity and discusses how to stay fit and eat well. It is written mostly in the first person, describing three fitness habits and three nutritional habits the writer would like to commit to this spring to help ward off obesity and improve personal health.

From the Paper
"Obesity is on everyone's minds nowadays and for good reason. As Americans and others around the world have been getting fatter the importance of maintaining a healthy weight is clearer than ever. Obesity is associated with heart disease diabetes high blood pressure and an increased risk of certain kinds of cancers. Extra weight puts an extra burden on the heart. Overeating especially of foods containing saturated fat can contribute to high levels of cholesterol which is also a cardiovascular risk factor."

Tags:obesity, exercise, nutrition, healthy eating, metabolic syndrome

Abstract
The paper addresses specific areas of concern that relate to the adolescent age group with regard to nutrition and health. This includes micro-nutrient deficiencies, malnutrition and stunting, obesity and other nutrition-related chronic diseases and adolescents' eating patterns and lifestyles. The paper maintains that the solution to the problems of poor nutrition is an awareness of the problems. The paper contends that a multi-faceted and integrated program of nutrition awareness needs to be fostered in society.

Outline:
Introduction
Review of Nutritional and Health Concerns
Solutions
Conclusion

From the Paper
"The nutritional requirements for adolescents and the concern that this has created in society, has prompted numerous studies and research articles on the topic. One of the many reason for the focus on nutrition and the adolescent is the increasing danger of obesity in contemporary society. America has reached what some critics claim to be a critical stage with obesity and obesity related health issues - especially with regards to the youth. Another reason for the focus on nutritional requirements is that it is this age group that is most affected by the quality of modern foodstuffs and mass produced products in society."

Tags:eating, disorders, anorexia, bulimia, obesity

Abstract
The paper describes an innovative tool that can be implemented to increase a young client's oral health knowledge; a mobile van in his community. The paper relates that a mobile van will service not only the client but other children in the community from a low socio-economic back ground. The paper explains that children naturally get bored easily and the goal of the mobile van is to entertain as well as educate.

From the Paper
"The case: "A 5 year old Paedo client from a low socio-economic background who gets bored easily". Define a new innovative tool to increase the client's oral health knowledge. The innovative tool that will be implemented to increase the client's oral health knowledge is a mobile van in his community. A mobile van will service not only the client but other children in the community from a low socio-economic back ground. Children naturally get bored easily. The goal of the mobile van is to entertain as well as educate."

Tags:dental, mobile, van

Abstract
The paper looks at articles by Naidu, the Harvard School of Public Health and the work of Block et, al. on the health benefits of Vitamin C. The paper briefly compares these articles and reaches the conclusion that scientific findings are backing up what nutritionists have known for a very long time.

Outline:
Introduction
I. Naidu (2003)
II Harvard School of Public Health (2009 )
III. Block, et al (2008)
Analysis
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Naidu reports that there is absolutely no evidence that exists that supports the idea that excess doses of Vitamin C are toxic and as well there is no evidence to clearly link excess Vitamin C to formation of kidney stones, pro-oxidant effects or excess iron absorption. Vitamin C is however, known to be very beneficial in preventing and relieving symptoms of the common cold. Vitamin C is vital in would healing processes and the healing and regeneration process since Vitamin C "stimulates collagen synthesis." (Naidu, 2003) In fact, Naidu (2003) state that the recommendation to hasten the process of healing calls for "administration of 500 mg to 1.0 gram per day" of Vitamin C."

Tags:scurvy, health, disease, colds, supplements

Abstract
The paper discusses how the community response to global threats has created collaborative relationships between federal, state and local governments. The paper posits that the challenge in making Americans safe and feeling safe is to overcome the challenges of lack of endless funding, to generate military surge capacity, put an end to the shortage of medical personnel and conquer all jurisdictional issues on a local, national and global scale. The paper questions if this can be accomplished with the separation of wealth globally, and asserts that the greatest supporter of prejudice is disparity (Katz, Staiti and McKenzie, 2006).

From the Paper
"Based on the readings for this paper, there are three themes in public health that cut across areas ranging from AIDS, nutrition and public safety. What this means is that globally, there are three areas where public health has failed the very people they are to protect. These three areas are AIDS, Nutrition and Emergency Preparedness in US. What exactly is the role of the CDC? The CDC is part of the Department of Health and Human Services in the United States. The CDC is responsible for managing public health concerns--its response has a global affect as was discovered in the early 1980s. In the 1980's there was no bigger health..."

Tags:aids, hiv, stigma

Abstract
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

From the Paper
"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."

Tags:holistic, second-hand-smoke, body-building, wet-, brain, exhalation

Abstract
This paper discusses how diabetes works physiologically, as well as the two types of diabetes, and who is most at risk of developing or being born with the disease. The paper concludes by discussing lifestyle and health modifications that can be beneficial to living with the disease.

From the Paper
"According to information presented at the Diabetes Canter, (2003), there are two major types of diabetes. Type I (insulin-dependent), diabetes, is also called juvenile-onset diabetes, because it often develops in children and young adults. The body's mechanisms for protecting itself from foreign organisms are turned against its own healthy tissue. The result is destruction of the cells that produce insulin in the pancreas. Type II (non-insulin-dependent), diabetes, is also called adult onset diabetes because it occurs primarily in people who are overweight and in older adults."

Tags:insulin, sugar