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Anorexia Nervosa, 2005.
A look at the characteristics of a teenager with anorexia nervosa (AN).
1,258 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper looks at the trend of anorexia nervosa among American teenagers today. It provides diagnostic guidelines for AN and looks at the characteristics of such a teenager. Also analyzes some common treatment options.
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"Ritualized behaviors are typical, and these compulsive actions gradually spread throughout the patient's lives. They may hide food, cut it into very small pieces, and move it around on their plates to make it look as if they have eaten. They may become very rigid about what they eat, counting the numbers of pieces they will eat or carefully measuring even very small portions, for instance of ketchup. Many worry about the calories in a stick of gum or even on a postage stamp (Johnson, 1996)."
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Obesity, 2005.
An overview of the problem of obesity in America, which some say is reaching epidemic proportions.
2,300 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 70.95
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This paper introduces the topic of obesity in America, looks at some of its causes and the effects of obesity, discusses some of the treatments and programs available to fight obesity, and looks at ways to prevent obesity.
Introduction to Obesity
Causes and Effects of Obesity
Treatment and Programs for Obesity
Obesity Prevention: Conclusions and Recommendations
References
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"According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), in 2000, the majority of American adults were either overweight or obese (CDCP, 2004). Obesity is best defined as an excessively high amount of body fat or adipose tissue in relation to lean body mass. (Stunkard, p14) The amount of body fat (or adiposity) includes concern for both the distribution of fat throughout the body and the size of the adipose tissue deposits. Body fat distribution can be measured by skinfold measures, waist-to-hip circumference ratios, or a variety of other techniques, including ultrasound, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging."
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Obesity, 2005.
A look at the growing problem of obesity in the Western world.
8,263 words (approx. 33.1 pages), 23 sources, APA, $ 176.95
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The review of literature and experimental study presented in this report explores some of the many important medical and social aspects of obesity in today's society. Included in the paper is a discussion of health risks associated with obesity, groups where the prevalence of obesity is high, fad diets and their effectiveness or lack of effectiveness, and the potential for effective solutions.
Introduction
Review of Literature
Methodology
Results/Findings
Discussion and Conclusion
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"The term overweight referred traditionally to the existence of excess body weight in relation to the norms in the population, while the traditional definition of obesity referred to an excess amount of body fat regardless of weight. However, the rapidly growing amount of Westerners gaining weight and fat to a seriously unhealthy level has required a more specific definition to come into usage. Today, the Body Mass Index is the generally accepted way to measure both overweight and obese. Body Mass Index takes into account both height and weight to determine the healthiness of a person's body. Overweight refers to a Body Mass Index of 25 through 29, while obesity refers to a Body Mass Index of 30 or more."
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Eating Disorders in Adolescents, 2005.
A summary and review of three articles about eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.
1,624 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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This paper talks about the seriousness of eating disorders among adolescents and young adults, reviews literature regarding these disorders, and suggests that it is important to raise awareness levels of the problem in order to effectively combat it. The articles reviewed are appended to the paper.
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"Eating disorders are a big health care problem in the United States. Adolescents in particular, are a most vulnerable group and an increasing number suffer from anorexia, bulimia and other eating disorders. Primarily a psychiatric condition, eating disorders can lead to serious consequences if they are not properly identified and treated. Statistics indicate that around .5% of adolescents are Anorexics while the prevalence of Bulimia nervosa is even higher ranging between .5% and 5.8%. Statistics also indicate that around 25% of college going women have a very high risk of developing eating disorders. However the exact figures of the number of people affected by these psychiatric conditions is still elusive as most often the disorder goes unidentified. Adolescents become easy victims to these disorders particularly in our western world where beauty is associated with slim and slender figures. In view of its wide prevalence and deranging effect on the physical and mental wellbeing of the affected individuals as well as the hidden nature of the disorder, it is imperative to increase the awareness about these psychiatric problems among the adolescent community. A review of related literature would help provide a better perspective of the problem."
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Gold's Gym, 2004.
A case study of one of the global leaders in the fitness industry, Gold's Gym.
1,779 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 57.95
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This paper presents an industry profile of Gold's Gym. The paper examines the company from four perspectives: the fitness industry's historical development, Gold's competitive structure, a general environment analysis, and the global nature of the fitness industry. The paper explores the Gold's Gym franchising policy.
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"In almost every nation of the world, fitness takes on a local feel in the sense that what has driven the specific nation in regard to health and fitness, survival and sport will inherently dictate what the fitness industry represents. In other words, in the Asian nations, martial arts may dictate the types of fitness organizations that will be successful and in the Middle East and Europe, group sports such as soccer may dictate the type of fitness program that excels. Obviously each region will have some factors that push one type of exercise over another. The United States is a major influence as well as the nation's wealth provides excess capitol for individuals to have the free time and money to seek exercise as a leisure activity. "As we enter the 21st century, one of the greatest accomplishments to be celebrated is the continuous pursuit of fitness since the beginning of man's existence. Throughout prehistoric time, man's quest for fitness has been driven by a desire to survive through hunting and gathering. Today, though no longer driven by subsistence requirements, fitness remains paramount to health and well-being."
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Pusateri's Fine Foods, 2004.
An analysis of Pusateri's Fine Foods, a gourmet food store.
1,227 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper discusses the gourmet food retailer, Pusateri's. The paper examines the company's problem with employee retention. The paper explains that, despite Pusateri's success with customers, internal challenges have caused it to not be as successful as it possibly could be. In particular, Pusateri's has had difficulty retaining its employees for any length of period, with the average tenure being less than 2 years. The paper claims that this has led to several negative effects on the company. These issues are explored in the paper.
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"Pusateri's Fine Foods is a forty-year-old purveyor of some of the world's finest gourmet food items. Located in the heart of Toronto, Pusateri's has combined high quality items with exceptional customer service and become one of the premier gourmet retailers in the world. The company that began in the early 1960s as a small fruit market has now blossomed to a world renowned organization that has won many Retail Gourmet Food Shop Awards over the years (About Us)."
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Sugar and Salt, 2004.
An analysis of the nutritional problems caused by salt and sugar.
2,706 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 81.95
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This paper discusses and analyzes the condiments salt and sugar. Specifically, it compares and contrasts cultural views on sugar and salt. The paper examines the historical roots for those views and discusses how they have changed over time. The paper explains that sugar and salt are two of the basic foods in most of the world's diets; in modern times, these two very different foods cause fear, and many people limit them for health reasons. The paper contends that, while sugar and salt are building blocks of diet and nutrition, too much of them can go a long way in ruining a healthy diet.
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"Salt is one of the most basic minerals in the world, and yet it is one of the most mysterious. Today, it is trendy to keep "designer" salts in the kitchen - sea salts, French Fleur de Sel, Kosher salt - gray, pink, black, and white salts, all for different cooking purposes. However, salt has a much longer history. Today salt is trendy, but in the past, salt was life, and because of that, it played a monumental part in the history of the world. Writer Kurlansky notes, "Without both water and salt, cells could not get nourishment and would die of dehydration" (Kurlansky 5). Another historian states, "The essential function of salt is to maintain the equilibrium of the liquids or serum in the body; it must remain constant" (Toussaint-Samat 457). Salt is necessary for survival, but it has been used for centuries as a flavoring, and even as currency."
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Health Effects of Obesity, 2004.
An analysis of the widespread problem of obesity and the subsequent health risks.
2,081 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 65.95
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This paper discusses the worldwide problem of obesity in children and in adults. The paper identifies the easy availability of high-fat, high-carbohydrate foods coupled with a decline in physical activity, as the main cause of obesity. The paper contends that obesity is associated with many diverse health complications ranging from non-fatal debilitating conditions to life threatening chronic diseases, such as coronary heart disease, diabetes, and certain types of cancers. The paper examines the importance of correct nutrition in combating and preventing obesity.
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"One of the most commonly given reasons for the increase in the incidence of obesity is lifestyle habits and basic overeating. It should however also be noted that the causes of obesity are interrelated. For example, modern living conditions, eating habits, quality of food and psychological aspects have played a vital role in contributing to the increase in obesity worldwide. Modern fast-food diets consist of hamburgers, French fries and cola drinks, while the most commonly consumed grain is white bread; the favorite meat is beef, and the most frequently eaten vegetable is the potato, usually as French fries. Most junk food contains too many preservatives and flavor enhancing salts which causes high blood pressure, and which can aggravate asthma, or lead to stomach cancer or kidney failure. Foods like salty snacks, ham, bacon and ready meals all contain lots of salt."
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Childhood Obesity, 2004.
An analysis of the widespread problem of childhood obesity in America.
1,750 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 56.95
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This paper discusses one of the greatest health risks affecting American youth today, childhood obesity. The paper claims that the number of obese children is growing at an alarming rate. The paper presents alarming statistical data concerning childhood obesity, including the heightened likelihood of children from low socioeconomic backgrounds becoming obese. The paper examines the serious and often fatal health conditions that are a direct result of obesity. Issues of self-esteem, genetics, and prevention of obesity are covered in this paper.
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"One of the greatest health risks affecting American youth today is childhood obesity. An individual who is considered obese has a disproportionately large amount of fat stored in the body, beyond the point of simply being overweight. While the definition of exactly how much fat constitutes obesity is still in flux, obesity is having excess weight enough that serious health risks are incurred by the individual. Many health professionals consider the vast amount of overweight people in our country to be of such epic proportions that it is actually known as an epidemic of fat. This condition is especially dangerous to children, and the number of obese children is growing at an alarming rate. Far from just being an issue of aesthetics or conformity, obesity may be the single biggest overall threat to the health of children in developed Western countries. While our popular culture is obsessed with the image of the thin and fabulous, this same culture is breeding generations plagued by obesity and the complications that are associated with this condition. Childhood obesity is a very serious health concern due to the medical risks and social implications, therefore the possible causes of obesity in children should be studied and identified, while a wide range of treatment options should be carefully considered."
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Childhood Obesity, 2005.
A look at the growing problem of childhood obesity in the United States, with a focus on the Latino population where the problem is exhibited most significantly.
5,213 words (approx. 20.9 pages), 30 sources, APA, $ 129.95
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This study focuses on the problems and solutions of childhood obesity as associated with the issue of obesity in children. Specific emphasis is placed on the growing Hispanic ethnic minority population. The paper points out that childhood obesity is unquestionably more concentrated among racial minorities than it is among white children and, therefore, focuses on the particular population of Hispanic-American youth in the San Francisco School District.
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"Challenges are many and complicated and the solutions to this particular growing health threat have been divided for the last twenty years but the impact of the number of hours children spend in school demonstrates an opportunity for intervention that has been largely ignored in the last twenty years. Most research has addressed factors such as environment, socioeconomic level, activity level and family history as important facets of the problem. Some would even lay blame upon the television as a serious factor for the development of obesity in children. (Lowry, Wechsler, Galuska, Fulton, & Kann, 2002, pgs. 1-23) Many blame nutritional changes that have taken place within the United States as a whole, regarding the amount of fast food we eat because of its easy availability and the reduction of fresh fruit and vegetables being replaced by the bulk high fat, high carbohydrate low nutrition foods available in the everyday marketplace."
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Genetically Modified Foods, 2005.
A look at the pros and cons of using genetically modified foods.
1,026 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper examines how one of the ways scientists have discovered how to increase food supply for a growing planet is by using genetic modification techniques to produce heartier, healthier, and more abundant crops. It analyzes whether they are safe for human consumption and the environment. The writer shows how there are differing opinions on both of these questions.
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"Crops can also be modified to deliver medicines and vaccines. Pharmaceuticals are often costly to produce and require special storage conditions. Third world countries could benefit greatly from edible vaccines in plants such as tomatoes or potatoes. These medicinal vegetables would be "easier to ship, store and administer than traditional injectable vaccines" (Whitman, 2000). "In trials, crops have been genetically engineered to manufacture proteins for healing wounds and treating conditions such as cystic fibrosis, cirrhosis of the liver and anemia; antibodies to fight cancer and vaccines against rabies, cholera and foot-and-mouth disease" (Pearce, 2004). Scientists have even made it possible for livestock, such as cattle, to contain omega-3 oils, known to prevent heart attacks, without the use of expensive fishmeal feed (Coghlan, 2004)."
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Childhood Obesity, 2004.
An analysis of the wide-spread phenomenon of childhood obesity.
1,584 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper discusses and analyzes the topic of obesity. Specifically, it argues the concepts presented in "Time" magazine article from the June 7, 2004, Special Issue, "Overcoming Obesity in America." The paper contends that childhood obesity is an increasing problem in America. The paper explains that most overweight children turn into overweight adults, creating mounting health problems and costs in the country. The paper examines the benefits of teaching children proper nutrition and exercise at a young age, thereby ensuring that future generations of Americans are healthier and happier.
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"Studies estimate that at least 30 percent of America's children are overweight or "at risk" of being overweight. In addition, 80 percent of those overweight children will turn into overweight adults (Wallis). Obesity is not just a societal issue about how children look. It is a health issue that can lead to many health complications, including diabetes, heart disease, asthma, hypertension, and a shortened life span (Editors). Physicians are seeing more problems in children who are overweight than ever before, and this poor health in childhood can lead to increased health care costs for society as more children and adults grapple with weight problems and the associated health problems."
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McDonald's, 2004.
An analysis of strategic issues facing the fast food chain, McDonald's.
1,131 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper discusses a strategic issue faced by fast food giant, McDonald's, which is fighting to maintain its position as a market leader. The paper contends that McDonald's faces rapidly growing competition and an ongoing backlash over food that is harshly criticized as promoting obesity. The paper assesses that the company will need to use a great deal of strategic marketing to pull itself out of this slump and gain international respect as a responsible and positive company.
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"McDonald's has built one of the most successful fast food franchises in the world, with incredible growth for over three decades. The company's long-term strategy has focused on uniformity in its product, service, and the consistency of its information systems. However, with a slew of recent challenges, McDonald's learning that times are changing. The company's main new concern is portraying their sense of healthy eating habits and staying ahead of the competition."
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Physical Education, 2005.
A look at the need for physical education courses in school.
2,757 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 82.95
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This paper examines some of the statistics on the state of children's health that have been released by government organizations, such as the Center for Disease Control, and professional publications, such as the "Journal of Pediatrics," in an effort to demonstrate the need for intensive physical activity programs in schools.
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"The importance of a good education cannot be underestimated. Children spend their most formative years attending school full time, and it is vital that the education and experiences received there are sufficient for preparing students for the complete range of life situations that lie ahead of them. Schools focus on the development of academic skills in traditional subjects such as language, mathematics, and the sciences. In fact, schools depend on the achievement of their students in these subjects for funding and federal support due to such campaigns as President Bush's "No Child Left Behind" program, which bases the rating and therefore financial need of a school on its standardized test scores. Yet an important aspect of childhood development and preparation for their future has also been a part of traditional school curriculum. Physical Education is an essential part of the well-balanced class schedule for school children and is a needed part of overall education. The infamous Gym Class has received its share of both deserved and undeserved criticism and the rift between those who are enthusiastic about their physical education and those who despise the class is one of the defining social separations throughout the school years."
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Fighting the Obesity Epidemic, 2005.
A report on the causes and treatment of obesity.
1,553 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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This paper discusses and describes the findings of studies done on the causes and treatment of obesity. The paper looks at possible genetic and chemical causes, as well as different types of diets and surgical measures used to treat obesity.
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"Perhaps one of the most intriguing bits of scientific research Pool offers is the one with which he begins the book, the realization by researchers in 1997 that the hormone leptin, or more properly the body's inability to make it, is responsible for a particular type of obesity in which the genitalia do not develop properly, and there is a total absence of satiety (2001, p. 5). The person lacking the gene to make leptin never knows when he or she is full, and so is always hungry. However, this has been found to be highly inbred, and so may not have a lot to say to the general population of overweight people. "The most striking thing about these scientific reports is the near-absolute power that the genetic mutations seem to hold over their victims. None of the unaffected family members is fat, yet with out exception the subjects with the mutation are grossly obese" (Pool, 2001, p. 5) What this finding does lay to rest, at least for some obese people, is that willpower is at the root of fat."
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