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Genetically Engineered & Modified Foods, 2006.
An analysis of foods that have been genetically engineered or genetically modified.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 8 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper discusses the newly discovered phenomenon of genetically engineered and genetically modified foods that are being produced, sold and consumed in the United States of America. First, the paper describes and explains this phenomenon by using media sources. Then, it discusses various media sources and the concerns and questions they have regarding genetically engineered or modified foods. Finally, the paper notes concerns that neighboring countries, in this case Mexico, have for their own people and environments.
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"Throughout the history of the United States, science has played a large part in the foods and products that the nation's citizens consume. From new foods that are imported and incorporated into the national crop and diet, to older, standby foods that are improved or used in new or different ways, American eating and consumption has long been shaped by technology and scientific advancement. And, as such shifts and innovations have made their way into the country's fields and barns and supermarkets and onto its dinner tables, the American media has also had much to say, for good or for bad, about how science is helping or hurting the consumers that depend on and utilize such developments."
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The Danger of Diet Pops, 2006.
This paper examines the dangers to health in using diet pops.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 5 sources, $ 106.95
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In this essay, the writer argues that diet pops are so dangerous for one's health that it would be better if people just ate sugar. The writer maintains that even though sugar is bad for people's health, it is not as bad as the aspartame in diet pops. The writer shows that there is much evidence to support this. As demonstrated in this article, there is also evidence to show that aspartame is not bad for people. However, the writer claims that if this evidence is examined one finds that the evidence may be biased. The writer explains that this is because some research is paid for by the diet pop companies.
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Childhood Obesity in Toronto, 2006.
A look at how to target the problem of childhood obesity in the city of Toronto.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 5 sources, $ 71.95
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Childhood obesity needs to be reduced in terms of its impact on the individual and as a consistent health problem within certain populations. The city of Toronto has recently witnessed an overall increase in childhood obesity among its residents. Obesity is recognized as a lifelong problem among affected persons and it is more difficult to overcome obesity than many other preventable health care risks. This paper examines how public planning in obesity education and diet and exercise services has been determined to have a positive impact on outcome in some communities.
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"Obesity is a significant health crisis within developed countries; abundance of high-calorie foods and a lifestyle that is low in exercise have created conditions through which it is easy to acquire physical mass and difficult to lose excess weight. There are serious secondary health risks that have been correlated to obesity and the preponderance of weight on individuals. Children seem to be strongly impacted in terms of acquisition of these secondary health risks, as Type II diabetes and cardiovascular problems are increasingly detected among children and adolescents."
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Childhood Obesity, 2006.
A discussion reviewing the growing issue of childhood obesity.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 10 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper deals with the epidemic problem of childhood obesity. It ties in a position statement which states that childhood obesity could be successfully affected by a healthful diet and proper nutrition planning. This paper examines the problem, defines the scope of analysis, states the problem and position and focuses on diet and nutrition planning issues, the role of schools in healthfully dealing with the overweight or obese child and then turns to the lack of necessary public policies.
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"Statistics regarding childhood obesity are staggering. According to contemporary research, rates of obesity among children and adolescents have virtually doubled within the last two decades in most all developed countries (Nicholls and Viner 952; Lobstein 1; Story, Kaphingst and French 144; Mendelson 1; Nowicka 23; Lobstein and Bauer 576). Veugelers and Fitzgerald put the figure as high as having increased by a factor of four. Story, Kaphingst and French state that approximately 25% of all preschoolers are either overweight or are at risk of becoming overweight."
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Acrylamide Toxicity, 2006.
A discussion regarding acrylamide and it's potential toxicity found in food.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 10 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper reports that in In April, 2002 the World Health Organization was informed of potential toxicity from acrylamide found in food. This paper discusses the background of acrylamide including its industrial use and how it was discovered to appear in foods. It then focuses on the many potential toxic reactions, ranging from neuropathologies to cancer to reproductive issues. This paper concludes by making recommendations for food safety.
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"Eating Disorders, Obesity, and Nursing Practice", 2006.
A paper looking at how nurses should approach the task of helping female clients with eating disorders and/or obesity.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 5 sources, $ 71.95
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In the course of nursing practice, nurses will frequently encounter female clients with eating orders and/or obesity. This is because there are so many people in our society who have these conditions. For example, we frequently hear that Western society has an obesity epidemic. This paper will argue that nurses should focus their practice on counselling women to accept and be happy with their bodies, while attempting to live a healthy lifestyle and take adequate exercise. Nurses should not be part of the system that coerces women to diet, with frequently devastating consequences.
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Nutrition, 2006.
Reports on a visit to a McDonald's fast food restaurant and the nutritional information gathered from the visit about the food items served.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 0 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper reports on a visit to McDonald's to gain nutritional information about the products sold, noting how written information is provided on request but that those working in the store are not able to answer any questions beyond what is written and have only the slightest understanding of the data provided, with even the manager in the dark on most such questions.
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"McDonald's is probably the largest fast-food operation in the world, and the company has been much criticized for the nutritional make-up of many of its offerings and has responded at various times with information about nutrition and its food. However, the company does not make this aspect a major part of its operation and leaves it to the consumer to find the information needed to a great extent. The company makes its nutritional information available online and also has a print-out that can be given to the consumer in the store, but based on a recent visit, the store personnel are not that familiar with the data available and cannot answer many questions about the nutritional make-up of the products sold. They can refer to the printed material in the store when asked, but they have not been trained to understand the data or to explain it to the customer."
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Nutrition at College, 2006.
A look at the problem of obesity among American college students.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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Over 50 percent of Americans are obese and many of these obese Americans can be found at college. One of the reasons that college students are obese is the type of food found at the cafeteria, in the dorms, and in the educational buildings. Pizza, hot meals, cold sandwiches, ice cream, and soda pop all have one thing in common. What? They usually are found at college. Nutrition is a serious problem at American colleges. This paper examines the problem of obesity among American university students and the factors contributing to this problem. The paper suggests that the traditionally unhealthful types of food sold on college campuses are a primary cause of this epidemic of obesity amongst American college students.
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Healthcare Regulatory Agency, 2006.
A discussion on the role of the American food and drug association.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 6 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper profiles the role of the regulatory agencies of the food and drug administration (FDA) office. It discusses how they operate and why they are necessary. The paper includes an historical recounting of the agency, it expands on the scope of authority, structure and day to day activities. It concludes with a an example of their regulatory nature.
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"Regulatory agencies are viewed as helpful or a hindrance depending on the side of the fence you are on and the level of involvement: they either serve to protect their own by restricting outsiders from entry or they are considered police-state watchdogs. For example, the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations acts to certify and audit healthcare facilities, the American Medical Association (AMA) polices licensed medical doctors in this country and acts to confront and control those it deems practicing against AMA policies and guidelines. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is one such regulatory agency with policies and actions that support other healthcare interests. The FDA is currently celebrating its centennial year having evolved from its origin as the Bureau of Chemistry of the U.S. Department of Agriculture ("FDA News," 2006) is currently under the auspices of the U.S. Department of Health and..."
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New York and Coffee, 2005.
A sociological discussion on the high rate of coffee drinkers in New York.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper examines the reasons why people in New York drink coffee. It discusses the obvious reasons of the punishing pace of New York life which compounds the need for the desired effects of coffee. Some, it expands, are addicted. It also explores the conspicuous traits of many coffee makers, and claims that there are other more profoundly sociological reasons why drinking coffee is a proclivity shared by many New Yorkers.
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"There are obvious and not-so-obvious reasons why people in New York drink coffee. Some drink coffee (presumably many) because the punishing pace of New York life makes it necessary that they "re-fuel" when the opportunity presents itself. Others drink coffee because they have, to put it simply, an addiction. While these are conspicuous traits of many coffee-makers, there are other, more profoundly sociological, reasons why drinking coffee is a proclivity shared by many New Yorkers. This paper will look specifically at the fact that drinking coffee (in New York and in one of New York's multitudinous cafes) is a social exercise which allows people to find mates, to interact with others, and to protect themselves from harm. Ultimately, what should emerge from this brief paper is an appreciation that coffee consumption is much more than merely a means of "waking up in
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Corporate Wellness Programs, 2005.
A discussion on Hershey Foods Inc.'s, "Fit For Life", corporate wellness program.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses corporate wellness programs, specifically the Hershey Foods Inc.'s "Fit For Life" Workforce Wellness Program. The paper describes how this service is offered to Hershey employees at the company's head office in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. The paper explains that the program includes access to the organization's on-site fitness center and indoor pool and that this service is also available to spouses of employees.
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"No matter how much a corporation invests in technology, equipment, or inventory, employees are an organization's most valuable asset. It is important for companies to provide employee programs and services that foster health and well-being. It makes sense for organizations to invest in employee education and resources, especially since absenteeism and sick time is on the rise. Recent studies show that organizations that provide wellness programs to staff members have also experienced increased employee job satisfaction, morale, and productivity."
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Food in Vietnamese Culture and Society, 2005.
An examination of "pho" and noodles in the history of Vietnamese culture and society.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, $ 44.95
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The paper analyzes how food, its forms and preparations, is recognized by scholars as an important element of human culture and society. The paper discusses how national cuisines or styles of cooking are thus seen as windows into specific cultures by which we can understand their history, influences and the forces that shape their national identity. From this perspective, the paper essay examines the cuisine of Vietnam, with a focus on the national noodle dish "pho".
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Childhood Obesity, 2005.
A discussion on the alarming incidence of childhood obesity in Canadian children.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 6 sources, $ 71.95
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The paper analyzes how the incidence of childhood obesity in Canada has recently more than doubled, and approximately 30 percent of children are either overweight or obese. The paper examines how the childhood obesity epidemic is currently affecting even preschool children. The paper discusses how research indicates that the causes of this epidemic are multifactorial. The paper further discusses how childhood obesity is a complex health issue since it causes both physical illness and psychosocial problems, both of which can last throughout life. It is also a complex health issue because of the combinations of risk factors involved and their interaction with the determinants of health.
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Artificial Teats and Breastfeeding, 2005.
A discussion on the effect of bottle-feeding and pacifier use on breast-feeding ability.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, $ 44.95
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The paper discusses how artificial teats are used as alternatives when a mother is unable to breastfeed, or as a supplement to breastfeeding. The paper details how pacifiers, especially, are in widespread use all over the world. The paper discusses how sore nipples, milk insufficiency, tiredness and maternal depression are among the reasons for the use of artificial teats. The writer argues that despite pervasive use of artificial teats, there is little understanding of the effects produced by this practice on breastfeeding. In addition, there are contradictions within the research regarding the use of artificial teats.
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The Changing Social Meanings of Fish, 2005.
A discussion of fish as a popular food source.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, $ 44.95
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The paper examines how, in the early 21st century, fish is one of the most popular varieties of food in the world, and cod fish is the king of fish in the food service industry in the Western world. The paper describes how fish is acclaimed for its prominent role in gourmet cuisine and praised by nutritionists for its myriad health benefits. The paper discusses how this was not always the case.
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"I have had a great love of fish for most of my life; a love that reached an apogee upon my coming to Canada and discovering the incredible range of both salt and fresh water fish available to Canadians. Indeed, in the early 21st century fish is one of the most popular varieties of food around the globe, and cod fish is the "king of fish" in the foodservice industry in the Western world (Civin 129). Today fish is acclaimed for its prominent role in gourmet cuisine, and praised by nutritionists for its myriad health benefits."
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Obesity, 2005.
A review of obesity, concerns of the patient and steps that can be taken to combat the problem.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper outlines several types of prevention strategies in the fight to combat obesity and goes on to describe and discuss them in more detail. The paper then reviews the of patient concerns regarding medical attention and obesity.
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"With the advent of many conveniences and luxuries of our modern and advanced time, it would seem that our overall health would almost certainly improve, thanks to medical and technological breakthroughs and advancements. In some ways, it has, with science and medicine obliterating various scores of diseases and lengthening the average lifespan of the average American man or woman to lengths never seen previously. However, one serious problem has come along with this technologically advanced age in which we live and that is obesity. Obesity has come about as a problem because of many of the same technological things at which we marvel. Television, computers, and other things have decreased the amount of time we exercise. And with our busy schedules, processed meals or fast food and their empty calories have made us more obese, on the whole. However, there are ways in which obesity can be combated."
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The Definition of Health, 2005.
A discussion regarding the true definition of health.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, $ 44.95
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According to this paper, an overall definition of health, labeling it not only as bodily wellness and freedom from sickness or disease, but as a state where all functions, both physical and mental, of the human body are working to their greatest potential. This paper discusses health promoting lifestyle decisions, as well as, behaviours such as depression and stress that are detrimental to health.
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"When one thinks of the word "health," one often just pictures the state of the person as related to being ill or not, with all of the major body systems functioning to the best of their respective abilities and the human body being without overriding illness or disease. Yet, this writer holds with the larger belief that health depends on much more than just the lack of illness or disease. Health is a state in which the whole human, both physical, mental, and psychological, is fit and able to function at a high level. This would, of course, mean that the body is disease-free and not inhibited by any great health-concerns or illnesses. But it would also mean that the body is in a state of physical fitness, without such lingering problems as obesity or other detrimental factors."
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Strengthening for Dance, 2005.
Examines the importance of strength when becoming a dancer.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 10 sources, $ 35.95
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To be a successful dancer is to be a strong, flexible athlete who has found a balance between physical and mental strength and made the mind to body connection. This paper shows that strengthening is a key element to finding this mind to body connection and in both the physical and mental training of a dancer. This essay briefly discusses the importance of strengthening in the conditioning of a dancer, the best ways to strengthen and the advantages and disadvantages of strengthening."
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Retail Work, 2005.
This paper examines retail store employment in the United States and the negative consequences that it has on these workers.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 8 sources, $ 53.95
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The paper takes a look at the phenomenon of retail store employment in the United States and the negative effect that it has on those who work in the industry. The paper quotes the reason that there has been such a sharp retail boom and details the various geographic areas and populations that make up the retail workforce. The paper maintains that these people cannot make a living wage working in retail and this affects large geographic areas of the population.
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"In her book "Fast Food, Fast Track: Immigrants, Big Business, and the American Dream," Jennifer Parker Talwar laments that inexpensive food is increasingly being taken over by corporate giants in the form of retail chains. This cheap cuisine is more evident in suburban America: We are all familiar with the ubiquitous corporate franchise boulevard strip that may include Pizza Hut, McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's, Taco Bell, Bennigan's, Denny's, or a variation of these. It is the same strip that people travel on to reach the local shopping mall (Parker Talwar 45)."
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