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Technology and Healthy Eating, 2007.
This paper offers a critique of the article: 'Using technology to promote self-efficacy for healthy eating in adolescents' by J.D. Long & K.R. Stevens.
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In this article, the writer notes that the ability to critically assess a journal article is central to the skills required for advanced nursing. This paper presents a detailed critique of the nursing article "Using Technology to Promote Self-Efficacy for Healthy Eating in Adolescents", by nursing professors JoAnne D. Long and Kathleen R. Stevens. Critique details are broken down into the following sections: introduction, methodology and results.
Outline:
Problem statement
Literature review and theoretical framework
Hypothesis/Variables
Methodology
Design
Threats to internal and external validity
Subjects
Data collection methods/instrumentation
Results
Findings
Interpretation/Conclusions
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"Threats to internal validity normally are perceived as selection, history, maturation, testing, and instrumentation. Selection threats suggest that those who participated in the control or intervention group have characteristics that differ from those who were not included in the study. There is a possible selection bias given that student were from a school in an undisclosed area of the country, it is unknown whether these were rural or urban youth, from a public or private school or what other variables might affect their level of nutritional, health or independence awareness. History, or the events that happen to students during the course of the study which might affect results, could not be accounted for as all intervention took place in the school setting. Researchers acknowledged they were unable to control for social or family interventions that might run counter to their study goals. Instrumentation, maturation, dropout, and order effects were controlled by researchers directly or through statistical analysis for variance."
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Healthy Childhood Eating Habits, 2004.
This paper discusses the responsibilities of parents and child caretakers have to teach and to ensure that their children have healthy eating habits.
1,230 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper stresses that something is going wrong in the way our children are being taught to eat, and something is not right with the foods that are being offered to them. The author points out that children learn a surprising amount from watching the world around them and following the examples set by their parents, siblings, and other people in their lives; therefore, the entire family should agree about helping the child learn how to be healthy. The paper states that children cannot be expected to eat the same size portions as adults because their bodies are smaller; children must be allowed to decide when they are full.
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"Additionally, in order for children to truly be able to develop healthy food-related habits, they must be allowed to help make decisions about what they eat. Many children are not allowed to decide what kinds of food they eat, when they eat, and how much they eat. It is common for parents to scold their children and tell them to ?clean their plate? when the child feels they are done eating. ?Years ago, food was very hard to come by especially during The Great Depression and after World War II. When people have to deal with this sort of situation for years, they develop a certain mindset. Now we don't have that problem."
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Nutrition and Healthy Eating, 2002.
A look at the importance of a balanced and healthy diet.
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This paper is on nutrition and staying healthy. A lack of suitable nutrients can cause vitamin deficiencies, lowered immunity responses, weak muscles, osteoporosis, anemia, and slower wound healing, amongst other conditions. While eating the wrong things can lead to overweight, obesity, and raised cholesterol levels, with all the problems that these bring. There is ample information on how to ensure good nutrition.
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Healthy Eating, 2008.
A look at how eating healthily can reduce illness.
1,557 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 51.95
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This paper looks at how, although some people believe that consuming food and beverage in moderation is healthy enough, many chronic illnesses can be reduced by choosing a properly balanced diet plan. The paper then discusses the illnesses that can occur from unhealthy eating and documented foods that have been associated with the reduction of these illnesses.
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"The recommended food groups that can lower chances of contracting chronic illnesses are: fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products. Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2005) stated, " The strength of the evidence for the association between increased intake of fruits and vegetables and reduced risk of chronic diseases is variable and depends on the specific disease, but an array of evidence points to beneficial health effects. Compared with the many people who consume a dietary pattern with only small amounts of fruits and vegetables, those who eat more generous amounts as part of a healthful diet are likely to have reduced risk of chronic diseases, including stroke and perhaps other cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, and cancers in certain sites (oral cavity and pharynx, larynx, lung, esophagus, stomach, and colon-rectum). "
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Causes of Eating Disorders, 2007.
This paper explores the relationship between the mass media and eating disorders.
1,824 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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This paper examines the direct and indirect causes of eating disorders, with particular emphasis on the relationship between the mass media and eating disorders. The researcher hypothesizes that the mass media has a direct effect on eating disorders, contributing to more frequent and severe eating disorders among all age groups, populations' subtypes and genders. The paper explores the issue and concludes that people are increasingly internalizing images presented in the media. The paper contends that the media should be held directly accountable for increases in eating disordered behavior among all populations.
Outline:
Overview Eating Disorders
Psychopathology of Eating Disorders
Media's Influence on Eating Disorders
Social Agents Responsible for Eating Disorders
Summary of Research on Eating Disorders
Conclusions/Recommendations
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"Eating disorders generally refer to a range of disordered patterns associated with eating. Eating disorders generally encompass a wide range of activities and diseases including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and obesity (Levine, Smolak & Striegel-Moore, 1996). Theorists and psychologists have long researched the subject of eating disorders in an attempt to discern the direct and indirect causes of eating disorders among all populations, including children, adolescents, teens and adults."
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Eating Disorders, 2006.
A discussion on eating disorders in both males and females.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 57.95
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The paper begins with a brief definition of eating disorders. It continues to discuss different types of eating disorders and their causes. The paper also expands on treatment and prevention methods for both those suffering from an eating disorder and their families. In conclusion, the author offers an insight into society's role in preventing the escalation of eating disorders amongst males and females alike.
Introduction
Eating Disorder
Causes for Eating Disorders
Types of Eating Disorders
Treatment for Eating Disorders
Preventing Eating Disorders
Conclusion
References
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"Anorexia Nervosa is distinguished by a considerable weight loss ensuing from extreme dieting. Anorexics think themselves to be fat, no matter what their original weight is. In their efforts to become even thinner, the anorexic will stay away from food and taking in calories at all costs, which can end in death. Approximately 10 to 20% are expected to die from Anorexia. Anorexics struggle for excellence and they set very high standards for themselves and feel they must show their capability. A person with anorexia may think that the only control they have in their lives is in relation to food and weight. If they do not control their surroundings they cannot control their weight. They feel great and in power when they can make themselves drop weight. Usually Anorexics have low self-respect and sometimes feel they are not worthy of having their diet."
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Eating Disorders, 2005.
This paper discusses eating disorders especially their early prevention.
1,885 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 60.95
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This paper explains that, since about 85% of women with eating disorders had an onset of the illness by the age of 20, families and community groups must be prepared to impact the health and well being of their young people. The author describes anorexia nervosa, characterized by a strong desire to be thin at all costs, bulimia nervosa characterized by the victim binging on food and then purging the food from their body and compulsive eating characterized by uncontrollable eating and consequent weight gain. The paper relates that, in addition to the media, the home is another place in which an eating disorder can be cultivated especially abusive homes whose families are not able to support or create a safe environment for development; even having a good home life sometimes isn't enough to avoid the effects of eating disorders because the complex American culture has created a toxic environment for developing personalities.
Table of Contents
Types of Eating Disorders
1. Anorexia Nervosa
2. Bulimia Nervosa
3. Compulsive Eating
4. Binge Eating
Causes and Contributing Factors
1. Media
2. Advertising
3. Television and Movies
4. Family
5. Social
6. School
7. Work
Risks by Groups
1. Men
2. Women
3. Athletes
4. Children
Effects on Health
1. Oral
2. Cardiovascular
3. Slow Heart Rate
4. Low Blood Pressure
5. Kidney Failure
6. Osteoporosis
7. Muscle Loss
Getting Help
1. Admitting the Problem
2. Asking for Help
3. Approaching Someone
4. Recovery
Relapse
1. Signs
Prevention
1. Plan
2. Spiritual
3. Alternative
Therapy
1. Individual
2. Group
3. Family
4. Nutritional
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"Compulsive eaters use food as a way to cope with the stresses of day-to-day life. They usually realize that their behavior is abnormal but feel out of control. Compulsive eating usually starts in early childhood when a child can't develop the skills needed to deal with stressful situations. Some compulsive eaters have been sexually abused and eat as a way to defend themselves by putting the fat in-between themselves and others. By gaining weight, they may also feel less at risk for sexual assault because they are seen as unattractive. Men are likely to be compulsive eaters."
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Eating Disorder Support Groups, 2006.
A discussion on factors that influence the efficacy and participant satisfaction of eating disorder support groups.
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This study examines online and face-to-face support groups to determine which factors best predict participant's satisfaction with the group experience. The paper examines how differences between face-to-face and online groups may be accounted for by differences in severity of disorders among clients. The writer proposes that this research is important, as online support groups expand their role in the provision of eating disorder support. The paper concludes that, in order to ensure that individuals with eating disorders have access to the best treatment available, it is advantageous to the mental health profession to determine who can benefit most from low-cost treatment resources.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Statement Of The Problem
Definition Of Terms
Literature Review
Dsm-Iv Diagnostic Criteria For Anorexia Nervosa
Dsm_Iv Diagnostic Criteria For Bulimia Nervosa
Dsm-Iv Research Criteria For Binge Eating Disorder
Bodywhy's Eating Disorder Support Group Services: An Overview
Factors Contributing To The Effectiveness Of Eating Disorder Groups: Review Of Current Research
Methodology
Design
Sample
Results
Data Analysis
Chapter 5
Discussion
Summary Of Findings And Implications For Future Research
Group Participant Variables
Group Variables
Limitations Of Study
Implications Of Research
Conclusion
Appendices
Informed Consent Letters For Group Participants
Appendix B
Demographic Information, Group Participation History And Eating Disorder History.
Client Satisfaction Inventory
Eating Attitudes Test
Catharsis Scale
References
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"Bodywhys, The Eating Disorders Association of Ireland's face to face and online support groups, which are facilitated by trained volunteers, aims to provide eating disorder suffers and their families with an economically and geographically accessible environment for discussing feelings and common concerns, the expression of which Meehan, Wikes, and Howard (1995) identified as one of the foundations of recovery from eating disorders. Despite the longevity of this and other eating disorder support group programs, however, systematic research with such groups has been scant."
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Eating for Health, 2002.
A discussion of safe weight loss versus fad dieting.
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This paper explores the need for safe weight loss and healthy eating as opposed to the fad diets often featured on television, in newspapers and in magazines. It compares and contrasts two different weight-loss strategies with two different approaches to reducing diets -the diet plans devised by Dr Robert Atkins, which focus on reducing carbohydrate intake and the programs devised by diet gurus such as Dr Dean Ornish in the USA and Rosemary Conley in the UK, which focus on an ultra-low fat intake as the best way to lose weight. It examines the evidence for and against these approaches to reduction dieting as opposed to the myriad of fad diets available such as diet pills and drinks.
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"The diet industry globally makes millions of dollars each year. Brands such as Slim-Fast, Slimmers World and Weight Watchers are household names throughout the world and a new diet craze surfaces every few months, helped along by media coverage and the cult of celebrity as A-list stars and lesser mortals in the public eye rush to promote themselves as perfect beings with lifestyles worth emulating. The latest figures published by the US government show a rising incidence of weight problems in the USA with 31 per cent of adults now classed as obese, along with almost 15 per cent of those aged between six and 19, plus 10 per cent of preschool children."
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Eating a Vegan Diet, 2004.
This paper argues that eating a strictly vegetarian, or vegan, diet is far superior to eating animal products.
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This paper argues that, all forms of altruism and empathy aside, there is a very simple and selfish reason why people should not eat meat or animal products: it is unhealthy. The author gives evidence that eating meat causes illnesses, such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. The paper points out that meat and other animal products carry diseases, like E. coli and salmonella, and are filled with antibiotics that cause serious problems.
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"Dairy products are also detrimental to human health. ?There is no reason to drink cow?s milk at any time in your life. It was designed for calves, it was not designed for humans, and we should all stop drinking it today, this afternoon.? In fact, cow?s milk is the leading cause of food allergies in infants and children, and it is a suspected trigger of juvenile diabetes. It has also been shown that casein, a milk protein, may be linked to autism and schizophrenia in children, because their bodies are unable to properly digest it; 80 percent of children with these diseases showed cast improvement when switched to milk-free diets. Many other common childhood ailments, such as chronic ear infections, asthma, and skin problems like acne could also be eliminated if vegan diets were the norm."
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Eating Disorders, 2005.
This paper discusses eating disorders and group therapy as a means of treatment.
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This paper explains that eating disorders can be viewed as a survival mechanism; just as an alcoholic uses alcohol to cope, a person with an eating disorder can use eating, purging or restricting food to deal with their problems such as low self-esteem, identity concerns and an inability to cope with emotions. The author points out that a variety of psychological, genetic, biological, developmental and societal factors may contribute to the onset of this syndrome; an eating disorder is not necessarily about being thin but about gaining control over the sufferer's life by focusing on her or his weight. The paper states that the literature and research on eating disorders report that group therapy is an effective therapeutic tool for intervention.
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"Group therapy is used as a means of changing behavior and emotional patterns based on the premise that much of human behavior and feeling involves the individual's adaptation and response to other people. It is a process carried out in formally organized groups of three or more individuals who seek change. The therapist may be directive or nondirective, allowing the group to set their own agenda for discussion. The group becomes a "sample" of the outside world, reproducing conditions of interpersonal relationships; its members jointly participate in observing personal motivation and styles of interaction. They also participate in attempting new behaviors and dealing with the consequences of such behaviors, with the intended result being that they will eventually be able to employ these behavior patterns outside the group."
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Eating Disorders, 2008.
An overview of the causes, symptoms and treatment of eating disorders.
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This paper discusses how an important issue affecting many young women in Western society is eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa (AN) and bulimia nervosa (BN). It examines how with accurate diagnosis and treatment, the hope for recovery is great. It also contends that the societal issues that drive young women into such disorders need to be addressed before a complete eradication of such a disorder can be had.
Outline:
Introduction
Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa
Risk Factors for Eating Disorders
Anorexia and Bulimia: Symptoms and Diagnosis
The Causes of Eating Disorders
Health Complications of Eating Disorders
Eating Disorders and Relevant Treatments
Conclusion
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"CBT is often used to treat eating disorders because cognition and affect is related to the behavioral manifestations of the eating disorder. CBT works by attempting to modify the "negative automatic thoughts and dysfunctional assumptions relating to food, weight and shape, and the breaking of behavioural and physiological chains that maintain the unhealthy eating behaviours and cognitions" (238). CBT does not appear to be as effective for AN patients as it is for BN patients. Nonetheless, research has indicated that certain aspects of anorexia do react well to such treatment, such as "body image disturbance...to exposure and cognitive challenge" (citing e.g. Norris 1984; 238)."
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Eating Disorders, 2004.
This paper addresses the types of eating disorders and statistics regarding these disorders. It also talks about the types of treatments and cultural differences.
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This paper explains how eating disorders are mental disorders presented as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating, and Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified, or EDNOS. The need for action is called upon and statistically proven. This paper argues that communication, therapy, feeding intervention, and support groups are needed to fight this phenomenon. It explains that, in all cultures and races, intervention is the key to improvement and prevention and therefore, includes the family, students, teachers, administrators, and community organizations. It shows how a comprehensive school health plan must be created and implemented to prevent the increase of eating disorders. The promotion of acceptance of all people must be infused in daily curriculum. These character traits must be modeled by the teachers and administrators in order to make a maximum impact.
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"The term eating disorders usually includes anorexia nervosa, bulimia, nervosa, binge eating disorder, and EDNOS (eating disorders not otherwise specified). Although eating disorders deal with food, they are considered a psychological disorder. Siegel, Brisman, and Weindhel (1998) state that" many aspects of eating disorders are not apparent to an outside observer." Healthy People places eating disorders under the category of mental health and disorders. According to Healthy People, "mental disorders are health conditions that are characterized by alterations in thinking, mood, or behavior (or some combination thereof), which are associated with distress and/or impaired functioning" (www.health.gov). These disorders can lead to many health problems including tooth decay, ulcers, loss of menstruation, and death. In addition to the obvious dangers, eating disorders affect people of all "racial and ethnic groups, both genders, and all educational and socioeconomic groups" in the United States (www.health.gov). As educators it is our job to protect the health and future of the children, especially since eating disorders can lead to school failure and lower academic performance. Eating disorders affect children at a young age and "often persist into adulthood and have among the highest death rates of any mental disorder" (www.health.gov). A study done by the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (1996) shows that eighty-six percent of Americans report onset of an eating disorder before the age of twenty. Clearly this is within the educators range of responsibility. Eating disorders are a silent epidemic that needs to be stopped."
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Body Image and Eating Disorders, 2006.
A look at how the concept of body image is integral to eating disorders.
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This paper discusses eating disorders, explaining that the concept of body image is an integral part of such disorders. There cannot be an eating disorder without body image disturbance. This paper begins by defining and making distinctions between anorexia nervosa, bulimia and binge eating. Even though these three eating disorders are different they are all based in anorexia. In other words they are all centered on the pursuit of thinness.
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Eating Disorders, 2006.
An overview of different eating disorders, their symptoms, effects and treatment.
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This paper presents a discussion on eating disorders, focusing on the two main types of eating disorders known as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. The paper describes the psychological elements of the disorders, their physical, psychological and sociological effects, and the therapies available for treating them. The paper also briefly addresses the subject of men and eating disorders.
Table of Contents
Psychological Elements of Eating Disorders
Physical, Psychological and Social Effects
What Therapies are available?
A Word about Men
Conclusion
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"For most of us, eating is just something we do to meet the energy needs of our bodies. But for others, eating can meet many other kinds of needs. We eat when we are happy, such as at a party, sad, as when we are at a funeral. Even religious rituals are associated with either eating or even fasting. We eat when we go out with friends; it is a bonding activity when we go out for a date. Our television commercials are filled with different types of food we eat and even children are bombarded with what certain types of food will do for them, i.e. make them popular or better at sports. Interestingly, despite this increased interest in food we have seen a changed attitude toward body shape over the last half century. Many years ago, women who had full breast and hips were felt to represent fertility and sexuality. Now the ideal woman is considered to be thin, many times unhealthily think. For this reason, dieting is now very common. There is spoken and unspoken prejudice toward the overweight and being fat is associated with being lazy and unattractive. It is no wonder that in the last years, we have seen the development of eating disorders in both men and women alike."
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