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Papers On Nutrition & Exercise
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Eating Disorders: Looking Good is All That Matters?
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A 4 page review of the problems associated with eating disorders. Written from the perspective of the Australian educator, this paper emphasizes that teachers must arm themselves with facts and deliver those facts in a way that makes students understand their health is more important than body image. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPanorxL.rtf
Effective Treatment of Childhood Obesity
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A 36 page research paper that examines the pandemic of childhood obesity. This literature review examines the empirical research on the topic of childhood obesity in order to discern the efficacy of treatment options for this epidemic, which is plaguing the industrialized nations. Conclusions are then drawn concerning the efficacy of these proposed treatments and/or programs and how the literature suggests that childhood obesity should be addressed in light of this data. The review concludes by discussing the implications of this research in regards to possible future studies that will add to this body of knowledge and contribute to the goal of effectively coping with this societal problem. Bibliography lists 19 sources.
Filename: khchfat.rtf
Effects of Exercise during Pregnancy
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This 6 page paper discusses the effects of exercise for pregnant women, and finds that exercise, under a doctor's supervision, is recommended for all women, unless they have a medical condition that contraindicates it. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: HVExPreg.rtf
Electrolytes
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A 3 page paper discussing the role of electrolytes, which are minerals in body fluids including blood that carry an electric charge and contribute to the transmission of messages and impulses from the brain to other parts of the body. Electrolytes both affect and are affected by the volume of water in the body; two leading ones are sodium and potassium although there are several others. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KSelectrolytes.rtf
Endorphins, Exercise & Pain
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A 7 page study proposal on the relationship of endorphin release to the perception of pain. The writer theorizes that vigorous exercise helps lessen non-exercise related pain, and outlines a detailed research proposal for proving this. Bibliography lists five sources.
Filename: Endorph.wps
Ephedrine: Dietary Supplement or Dangerous Drug
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A 5 page overview of the uses and effects of ephedrine, a drug also known as ma huang, ephedra, epitonin, and Ephedra sinica among the general public. Notes the use of the drug in legitimate medical applications but emphasizes that its use as a nutritional supplement can be dangerous. Outlines the Food and Drug Administration's limitations in regulating the drug and concludes that the real responsibility lies with the consumer. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PPephedr.wps
Ethical Issues with Regard to Marketing Prepackaged Foods to Schools
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This 17 page paper discusses the epidemic of obesity in this country, and particularly the ethics of those businesses that place vending machines in schools. The paper argues that the vendors know their products are not wholesome, and that their actions are unethical. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: HVEthMkt.rtf
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