Abstract In this article, the writer discusses that research shows the value of sleep and the value of a healthy breakfast. For this reason, it is assumed that going to bed early and waking up early in the morning to have breakfast will help one to be healthier. The writer maintains that these actions should be part of any health regimen and can contribute both to physical and mental health, making the individual not only physically healthier but also more mentally alert throughout the day. The writer concludes that the link between adolescent behavior and health later in life is well known now and changing patterns to get more sleep and to eat a good breakfast is thus a step toward long-term health and well-being.
Outline:
Introduction
Sleep Breakfast
From the Paper "The human body reacts to a human sleep cycle. At the beginning of the cycle, a brain chemical called serotonin starts the cycle, and this leads to the production of the hormone called melatonin. Soon after melatonin is produced, deep sleep takes place for some 4-5 hours. During this time. hormone is active and helps to regenerate the body. The last 2-3 hours of sleep are much lighter, and this time involves the cycles of the sexual hormones, with cycles that are active about the time the individual is waking. To match these cycles, the individual should be sleeping for some 7-71/2 hours. If the individual gets less sleep than this, then he or she is limiting the time for recovering from the stresses of life, which can add additional stress to the body each day. Also, improper and inadequate sleep does not support the primary hormones active while asleep. Since these hormones are the chemical messengers of the body and are vital to health, improper sleep patterns stress hormones and does not contribute to health."
Abstract This paper reviews literature that illustrates the importance of a strong diet and sleeping patterns upon the over-all health and well-being of young people. Moreover, the paper outlines some of the pertinent theories which offer insight into the entire process and additional time is taken to review the specific challenges the writer faced when implementing the plan and what has been learned from an admittedly difficult process.
Outline:
Abstract
Value of Sleep and Breakfast Literature Review
Intervention plan
Summary and Self-Evaluation of Intervention
From the Paper "Indeed, a study of homeless women residing in downtown Los Angeles found that almost half of the women surveyed (there were 50 in total and they ranged in age from 18 to 44) slept 6 or fewer hours per night and had an uneven "day/night" sleep pattern. As well, employing the bio-behavioral framework to the full, lifestyle choices - habitual drinking, smoking, and drug use - were significant predictors of poor sleep patterns and mental health illnesses such as depression, chronic anxiety (especially anxiety sparked by worries about money and safety), and persistent loneliness, were also contributing factors to the "sleep/wake" patterns of the subject population."
Abstract This paper takes a look at each individual character and their backgrounds in "The Breakfast Club". It examines how they communicate with one another and then finally analyzes their progression from a non-functional group to a working team.
From the Paper "Communication can be expressed in many forms between all sorts and types of people. "The Breakfast Club"(1985, Hughes) is a great movie that displays numberous types of communication between five high school students. All five students are in the library for Saturday detension, all for different reasons, and each student is very different from the next. The five pupils in the library are almost a representative from each clique in the high school. There was the brain Brian Johson, the criminal John Bender, the athlete Andrew Clark, the princess Clare, and the basket case Alicen, they all differ greatly from eachother which creates a unique atmosphere for communication between them. One can see the development of the communication through out the day, as it starts off with non-verbal communication then moves toward to interpersonal then intrapersonal communication and soon progresses into a functional group that understands and accepts one another."
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Abstract This paper discusses sleep deprivation in children and refers to studies conducted on the topic. The paper states that children with insufficient sleep showed a lower performance on tests associated with complex tasks as well as a significant correlation between sleep quality and neuro-behavioral functioning. The paper states that these children also had a higher rate of behavioral problems as reported by their parents. The paper continues by relating that there is a relationship linking ADHD with poor sleep since daytime symptoms of insufficient sleep in children overlap with those of ADHD. The paper questions the primary problem and further asks whether ADHD results in behavioral and other sleep disorders, or do primary sleep disorders result in ADHD? The paper concludes that a thorough evaluation of the problem and a treatment plan is required.
From the Paper " One study suggests that preteens are not getting enough sleep to meet their daily physical and mental needs. This comes from a study of 140 Israeli students in grades two, four, and six. The results show that sleep onset time in second grade was more that one hour earlier than that in sixth grade. The sixth graders reported increased morning drowsiness compared with those of the younger grades. The researchers state the reason for the later sleep onset time is not due to their physiological needs as much as psychosocial reasons. They have increased school demands, a need to feel more like adults by having a more active night life, and there are incentives to stay up later like late-night television shows and internet surfing. The study also links poor sleeping habits with lower maternal education, and adds family stress, illness, and emotional turmoil to the causes."
Abstract The paper examines how the average teenager neglects sleep and shows the negative consequences which come about from sleep deprivation.
From the Paper "Is it really smart for adolescents to deprive themselves of sleep? It seems like a foolish question. Just because someone can survive performing an act of neglect to their bodies certainly doesn't mean that they should. In fact, most adolescents tend to neglect sleep and more and more negative consequences are being revealed because of this."
Abstract The central issue of this case study is what should be done with mounting pressures to give up our company's patent on eflornithine, a drug that can cure Human African tripanosomiasis, more commonly known as African Sleeping Sickness, a disease that attacks the nervous system.
Abstract This research study critique discusses an article relating to sleep. It focuses on slow wave activity increases during and immediately after a task is performed. The study suggests that there was a localized effect rather than global. The researchers were not explicit in their study about the sample size or population used and therefore the critique focuses on that as a major issue regarding validity of the study. It cites similar comments on study design and methodology.
Abstract This paper is a research study focusing on the short-term memory skills of 4th and 5th grade special education students who eat breakfast regularly, as compared to those who eat no breakfast or only occasionally eat breakfast before attending school in the morning. The author provides a comprehensive overview of all aspects relating to the study and states that the findings of this research could promote the implementation of school breakfast programs in elementary schools, or encourage schools to continue the program they may have already established. The author has also included seven appendices relevant to the work.
Outline:
Title Page
Table of Contents
Abstract
Chapter 1
Introduction
Background of Study
Statement of the problem
Purpose
Significance of Study
Research Question
Assumptions
Delimitations
Definitions
Summary
Chapter 2
Review of Literature
Introduction
Effects Of Missing Breakfast Breakfast Before School
Summary
Chapter 3
Methodology
Action Research Plan
Site Setting
Participation
Data Gathering Methods and Procedures
Measurement Methods
Procedure
Ethical Considerations
Data Analysis
Summary
Chapter 4
Data Analysis and Discussion
Findings
Discussion
Limitations
Chapter 5
Summary and Conclusions
Conclusions
Implications for Teaching Practices
Implications for Further ResearchReferences
Appendices
Appendix A Student Breakfast Log
Appendix B Principal School Site Consent Form
Appendix C Notice to Fifth Grade Teachers
Appendix D Parental Consent Form
Appendix E Questionnaire for Students
Appendix F Time Line
Appendix G Tables
From the Paper "A small sample of 4th and 5th grade Special Education students at three area public schools will participate in a mixed qualitative-quantitative study to see if there is a direct relationship between regularly eating breakfast before school and short-term memory performance. Students will complete surveys regarding their ability to attention and focus after eating breakfast. The findings of this research could promote the implementation of school breakfast programs in elementary schools, or encourage schools to continue the program they may have already established."
Abstract This paper provides a review of the mid-Atlantic bed and breakfast industry through a survey of various bed and breakfast owners and a review of the success of bed and breakfast start-ups in the region. This review includes data on the general employment and unemployment rates in the mid-Atlantic region and a discussion of the reasons for displacement from the manufacturing industry. A review of the pros and cons of entering into a new bed and breakfast establishment, or entering into an established bed and breakfast, are then also presented. A short review of the skills and requirements that are necessary to run a successful bed and breakfast establishment is also presented. Finally, a discussion of the merits of entering into the trade is presented.
From the Paper "We have also seen, however, through a telephone interview with a high-ranking official at the United States Bed and Breakfast Association, that the number of bed and breakfast establishments in the mid-Atlantic region decreased by over 25% in the previous four years, and that the main reason he could see for the failure of this number of businesses was a failure on the part of the owners to devote themselves, wholly and efficiently, to the setting up and day-to-day running of their bed and breakfast establishment."
Abstract This paper begins with the history of the the ready to eat (RTE) breakfast cereal in America. It continues to highlight the marketing strategies of the three leading companies in this arena, namely, Kellogg's, Post and General Mills. The author concludes with an objective critique on the marketing of Cheerios.
Table of Contents:
The Marketing Environment of the American Breakfast The Marketing Mix Evolves and a Trendsetter Emerges
An Objective Critique of Cheerios Marketing
Works Cited and Reviewed
From the Paper "In 1941, General Mills created the first oat-based RTE cereal, creating an interesting new alternative to traditional corn, wheat or barley cereals. From the beginning, not only was the product different, but the marketing was different as well. In an effort to create a unique brand identity for this new food, that was similar yet different than its predecessors, General Mills named its new creation CheeriOats, and a cute mascot, Cheeri O'Leary, was introduced in 1942. This mascot was not given a warm reception by the buying public, however. During World War II, Cheerios were successfully marketed with the tagline "CheeriOats: For Fighters on the Homefront". The product also gained wide acceptance during this time because many mothers had to enter the workforce and RTE cereal was an easy way to feed children well within a busy schedule and the absence of the father of the family. "
Abstract In this article, the writer notes that a surface level examination of 'The Graduate', directed by Mike Nichol, and 'The Breakfast Club', written and directed by John Hughes, may at first yield the idea that the films are vastly different in all aspects of comparison. However, the films, released in 1967 and 1983, respectively, share common underlying themes focusing on the need to rebel from society, the detachment from one's parents as one becomes an adult, and as social/societal alienation. The writer maintains that all of these themes can be summed up into one wide category dealing with the identity crisis faced by the collective youth of society. The writer concludes that, although 'The Breakfast Club' and 'The Graduate' are from different decades and have drastically different approaches, both deal with the identity crisis faced by the youth in the US to which people can relate to even to this day.
From the Paper "In The Graduate, Dustin Hoffman plays Benjamin Braddock, a recent college graduate who returns home to a world of uncertainty and encounters a psychological crisis in the sense that he doesn't know who he is or what he wants. Benjamin's uncertainty about his future combined with societal expectations and parental pressures leads him to rebel from all of the forces that are constantly pressuring him. This rebellion comes in the form of an affair with Mrs. Robinson played by Anne Bancroft. Ben's rebellion comes from a feeling to conform to what he believes society wants him to be. I believe that when Ben started his affair with Mrs. Robinson, he felt that for the first time in his life he had actually done something that wasn't his parents idea and such action was liberating, if not also exciting to him. This is apparent due to the fact that Ben continued his rebellious actions with little concern for what was happening around him or for his future. His lackadaisical lifestyle consisted basically of two phases: lounging in the pool during the day and having sexual experiences with Mrs. Robinson each night; both phases having an underlying rebellious theme as well as a general lack of concern for the future or for societal expectations."
Abstract The paper presents a research proposal that focuses on bed and breakfast (B&B) inns in seven U.S. southern states and seeks to understand the marketing techniques used by the owners of the B&Bs. The proposal also examines what led customers to choose the Bed and Breakfast in which they stayed over others in the area. The paper relates the methodology of the proposed research and provides a literature review.
Outline:
Abstract
Statement of Problem
Significance of Research
Introduction
Proposed Methodology
Literature Review
Findings of Study
Research Design
From the Paper "The Bed and Breakfast (B&B) operations are believed to have been the first form of accommodations available to travelers however, those establishments have historically been replaced by inns and hotels. The Bed & Breakfast (B&B) is however, making a comeback for travelers who prefer a "home-like" hospitality with breakfast served to begin the day. Because this business is making a comeback entering into this type of business is desirable however, requires an understanding of what makes the Bed & Breakfast operation marketable and thereby profitable. The origins of the Bed and Breakfast Inn is historic, based on the traditions of New England and Europe. Country inns, indigenous to New England, provided food and lodging to travelers and locals, and were often a focal point for a community."
This paper is a complete undergraduate research study of the sleeping patterns and habits of College of Arts and Sciences students of Central Philippine University.
Abstract This paper explains that the objectives of the study were to describe the general sleeping habits of College of Arts and Sciences students and to evaluate if the student's course is a factor in his or her sleeping habits (defined as the number of hours of sleep and sleep quality). The author points out that the methodology of the study was a descriptive survey of college students using a stratified random sampling design with the sample size set at a 90% confidence level. The paper concludes that, although statistically the students' courses do not have bearing on what time and how long the students sleep, the respondents themselves believe that their courses affect their sleep. The paper includes several tables, figures and the survey used in the study.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Statement of the Problem and Objectives of the Study
Definition of Terms
Hypotheses
Theoretical and Conceptual Framework
Variables Used
Scope and Limitation
Significance of the Study
Review of Related Literature
Related Literature on Sleep Related Studies on Sleep Methodology
Research Design
Sampling Method
Data Collection
Data Analysis Method
Data Analysis
Profile of the Respondents
Data and Analysis
Relationship of Independent Variable (Course) to Dependent Variables
Course vs. Number of Hours of Sleep/Total Sleep Time
Course vs. Sleep Satisfaction
Relationship of Independent Variable (Course) to Intervening Variables
Course vs. Bedtime
Course vs. Schoolwork
Course vs. Entertainment Activities
Relationship of Intervening Variables to Dependent Variables
Bedtime vs. Number of Hours of Sleep/Total Sleep Time
Bedtime vs. Sleep Satisfaction.
Schoolwork vs. Number of Hours of Sleep/Total Sleep Time
Schoolwork vs. Sleep Satisfaction
Entertainment Activities vs. Number of Hours of Sleep/Total Sleep Time
Entertainment Activities vs. Sleep Satisfaction
Results of Students' Reactions to Statements, "My being in this course affects my sleeping (habits, quality of sleep, etc.)"
Interrelationships Between Bedtime, Total Sleep Time, and Sleep Satisfaction
Summary, Conclusions, and Recommendations
Questionnaire
From the Paper "Sleep deprivation causes emotional disturbances in people. It may also lead to aggressiveness, apathy; result in fluctuations between euphoria and depression and vice versa. One can also experience pain in joints, hallucinations and visions. People also lose their ability to think straight and act quickly. Those who have been sleep deprived for long, usually find it hard to finish a sentence or find an appropriate word to describe something. One's short-term memory also tends to fail. Therefore, one should never economize additional time for sleep. A sleep-deprived individual does everything twice as slow."
