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Exercise for Cancer Patients, 2005.
This paper discusses the benefits of an exercise program for cancer patients, especially post-radiation rehabilitation.
2,450 words (approx. 9.8 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 74.95
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This paper examines the use of exercise as prevention and as treatment augmentation to accepted treatments for different types and stages of cancer. The author points out that overwhelming fatigue is common to all types of cancer; however, cancer patients benefit from an appropriate exercise program, which provides positive reinforcement not only to increase strength but also to fight depression. The paper relates that physical fitness and exercise level assessment can be used to evaluate if a patient has the strength to undergo cancer therapy.
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"As individuals age biologically in primary aging patterns, there is a marked decrease in muscular and cardiovascular fitness and they may be at more risk for cancer. These individuals may be more at risk for a serious health risk after falling, or of falling, as they are not as well-balanced and fit as they once were. A regular program of exercise
can change this pattern. Specifically, cancer patients may wish to engage in weight-bearing activities to increase their bone strength so that if they fall, they will be less likely to have a fracture. Tai chi is one form of low-impact exercise that promotes cardiovascular health and balance; cancer patients may also exercise and increase bone
strength by walking, and thus improve their physical selves."
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Inspiring Truth of Whit Baskin, 2005.
A biographical paper of Whit Baskin, a body builder who lost his physical abilities and got better without using drugs.
851 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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This paper tells how Whit Baskin, a body builder and well respected man, went through a traumatizing experience in his life in 2000-2001 when he became a paraplegic. This paper tells how he got through the trauma without taking drugs, recovered and how he is now helping others stay healthy and drug free.
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"Whitfield Baskin was a normal boy at fifteen weighing 130 pounds, with high hopes of one day becoming a body builder. Whit started working out with a personal trainer to learn power-lifting, which included three exercises: squats, dead lift and bench press; Whit soon enter several local competitions. However local competitions were not enough, Baskin wanted to compete in the World's Strongest Man Competition which includes several events such as: the car hold, stone loading, log clean and press, truck pull, tire flip and farmer's walk. He decided if he wanted to compete with these other men, he would have to step his workouts up a notch. Baskin began coming home from school and tennis practice everyday, he would eat dinner, go to the gym for an hour, take a break, then go back to the gym for another hour."
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The Evolution of Modern Diet, 2005.
Examines existing literature on the relationship between evolution and diet.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 73.95
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The ability of life to adapt to new environments is one of the principle foundations of Natural Selection. The paper shows that, given the great importance of diet on the course of our evolutionary past, it is astounding that more research has not been conducted on the origins of our dieting habits. The literature that has been written on the subject of diet has taken on many forms. Some researchers have focused on the social origins of diet and how it affects different categories of people, while others have focused on the cognitive functions behind different dieting behaviors. This literature review examines some of the past research that has been conducted and attempts to put this research into an evolutionary based frame.
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"This model theorizes that females, since females bear young, would establish small groups near a constant food source in order to ensure the health of young offspring. Males, on the other hand, would have a larger territory that would encompass several smaller female groups. Males would roam this territory and be constantly on the move, allowing for males to eat a wider (but less constant) diet. Males would therefore have a predisposition to eat anything that could be eaten, and therefore care less about the "healthy" aspect of the foodstuff. Females, having maintained a constant source of food over several generations, would be more selective with their caloric intake and only choose to eat the healthier foods."
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"Golden Rice", 2004.
An analysis of the issues surrounding genetic engineering of food, with a focus on genetically engineered, "Golden Rice".
1,841 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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This paper discusses the fact that genetic engineering (GE) of food has become a mainstream issue in many countries over the last few years. The paper explains that GE food has the ability to ensure food security around the world. However, the paper admits that there has been an increasing number of concerns from people who question the research, merit, political and economical effects. The paper examines the rice crop as an example of a genetic engineered food that scientists have been dealing with for quite sometime. The paper introduces "Golden Rice", a genetically engineered crop developed to increase the nutritional value of rice. The paper states that the edible portion of the plant was modified to produce Beat-Carotene (pro-vitamin A) and has been offered to many third world countries as a core to fight Vitamin A deficiency.
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"The World Health Organization estimates that Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) affects as many as 400 million people and 118 countries (Egana, 2003). Two hundred and thirty million of those at risk are children, and one million cases result in death each year. VAD is the leading cause of blindness and night-blindness among developing populations. Blindness is the first symptom of VAD but by the time it is noticed, other body functions have already been damaged, like the respiratory and immune system. The Rockefeller Foundation has declared that rice is the most important source of human food (Wise Monkey News). It has been prized as the staple food source for four billion people worldwide (WHO/FOA). It grows in a wide variety of environment, which makes it widely available to massive populations. The low price and abundance make rice the food of choice for many of the poor in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. In Asia, the rice crop is much more than just a food source; it is a source of employment and income also."
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A Starving Society, 2004.
An analysis of the rise in occurrence of eating disorders in the United States.
3,680 words (approx. 14.7 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 102.95
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This paper claims that eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any psychological disease and the numbers are continuing to rise. The paper quips that the media is taking calories out of the mouths of modern women and telling them they have to be skinny to be anyone. The paper states with bittersweet humor that popular culture is killing America but if we're going to be six feet under, we're going to be a perfect ten!
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"The desire to be thin is starting at a younger and younger age. In a document by Frances M. Berg, he states that, "At a young age, typically toddlers are watching television and starting their daily exposure to the message that shows successful women are thin. From these moments on throughout life this child will hear sounds that objectify, distrust and battle their bodies in order to make them acceptably thin (Berg 45)." Around the world ninety percent of toddler age girls have a Barbie doll. Barbie is a role model with a body that is unattainable in life for all women. If Barbie were scaled to life size with a height of 5'6" her measurements would be 39" bust -23" waist -33" hips (www.firstscience.com). With breasts that large and a waist that small she would need a permanent pelvic/lower back brace to hold herself upright, but this isn't what children see. They just see that she is beautiful and successful and can do anything. "
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Genetically Engineered Foods, 2005.
A discussion about whether genetically engineered foods are destroying the eco-system.
1,325 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper argues that although genetically engineered foods do have the potential to slightly improve the world's food supply, there is also the risk of severely damaging the world's eco system. It explains that most people stand on common ground against the genetic engineering of animals, and asks why are so many so relaxed to the dangers of genetics when plants are in question.
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"In addition to GE foods with higher nutritional content, biotech companies are starting to brand edible vaccines. Currently, vaccine treatment is very expensive and put out of reach of areas of poverty due to refrigeration costs and the need for a skilled person to give the injection. Biotech companies have used these points to make edible vaccines sound very promising, claiming foods could be genetically engineered to contain an affordable supply of necessary vaccinations. However, this is just another technology in which many holes can easily be pointed out. Few vaccines are absorbed well through the stomach due to either being to large to cross the gut wall and/or are easily broken down by enzymes in the stomach, in addition to the fact that it would be very difficult to determine proper doses (GAIN). There is also a serious concern for the release of any genetically manipulated organism; particularly in the case of vaccines due to their disease causing potential (GAIN). Imagine the possible ecological effects an entire field of a GE crop exposing a vaccine to any animals or insects which might feed on it. Also, there would still be considerable cost to edible vaccine, not real reductions as biotech companies might claim."
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Uniting and Dividing Societies through Food, 2005.
Examining the thesis statement that throughout history, food has been a major driving social force which has concomitantly divided and united humans.
2,246 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 69.95
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The following thesis contains a review of the positive and negative ways in which the search for food has impacted social man. It begins with an examination of prehistoric man and follows him through Peking Man's development, the Neolithic era of farmers and herders, and the Era of Expansionism heralded by the search for salt and spices. This thesis examines man's resourcefulness when confronted by food shortages; lastly, it concludes with a discussion of Darwin's evolutionary theory to elucidate the role of food in man's powerful drive to survive and evolve.
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"Beginning with prehistoric man, homo and femina sapiens needed to cooperate in order to be successful predators. The lions, wolves, and jackals they hunted and cooked were their main sustenance. During the Neolithic Era, man evolved into a super-animal who was no longer exclusively predatory; he was now a "settled farmer and stock breeder" (Tannahill, 1988) who could hunt, fish, gather, grow food, and domesticate animals.
Approximately two million years ago, as man continued to evolve, hominids, primates that were more like ape-like than man, developed into homo-erectus, primates who were able to stand erect and bore a more human than ape-like appearance (Stamps, 2000). Peking Man, the earliest, most well known representative of homo-erectus, was discovered in Beijing, China. Examination of the fossils of Peking Man indicate he was a hunter and cave dweller whose diet was mostly venison and other mammals. Most notably, Peking Man was able to control fire. Fire provided the caves with light and warmth but it also positively affected Peking Man's ability to prepare and enjoy food."
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The Refurbishment of "Side Bar", 2004.
An extensive analysis of a proposal to refurbish the bar, "Side Bar" into to late night eatery.
4,175 words (approx. 16.7 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 111.95
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This paper presents a management proposal to refurbish the existing Side Bar in Sydney, Australia, into a 'Supper Club' so as to respond to the demand of the target market. The paper attempts to gain an insight of what the target market wants out of a Supper Club in terms of type of food served, services, interior design, ambiance and brand awareness. The paper discusses the in-depth interviews that were conducted as a basis to research the ways Side Bar is able to launch such a Supper Club.
Table of Contents
I. Executive Summary
II. Introduction
III. Background
IV. Research Objectives
V. Methodology
VI. Findings
VII. Conclusion & Recommendations
VIII. References
IX. Appendices
Proposal
Discussion Guide
Transcripts & Data Analysis
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"Side Bar is a bar located at Wakeup! Accomodation for backpackers. Management of Side Bar realizes it is not gaining enough customers to earn sufficient profit in order to cover expenses of daily operations. They acknowledge the fact that Sydney is lacking places providing people with supper and to unwind with close friends after midnight. This phenomenon has led the management to foresee that an opportunity for such a business exists and may have the potential to attract more of the general public. In doing so, management proposes to refurbish the existing Side Bar into a Supper Club so as to respond to the demand of our target market. This report attempts to gain an insight of what the target market wants out of a Supper Club in terms of type of food served, services, interior design, ambience and brand awareness. Thus, in-depth interviews were conducted as a basis to research the ways Side Bar is able to launch such a Supper Club."
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Malnutrition and Heart Disease, 2005.
This paper discusses the relation between malnutrition and heart disease, stressing that malnutrition is a global problem, which affects industrialized and developing countries.
1,750 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 56.95
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This paper explains that, although some experts contend that heart disease and malnutrition is mainly a problem of industrialized nations, populations held back by economic and other factors often lack public education about health, wellness and the nutritional behaviors that could prevent heart disease. The author stresses the importance of proper infant-stage nutrition, which is needed to avoid developing heart diseases as an adult. The paper recommends that patients with malnutrition be normalized nutritionally through an adequate delivery system to decrease heart disease risks determined through a professional assessment program.
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"Williams' article takes up the abovementioned argument about whether heart disease is more common in industrialized or developing nations, and concludes that the industrialization process does lead to changes in dietary habits that may lead to this state of being. "Heart disease, cancer, and other degenerative disorders are most frequent among populations of the industrialized nations. These diseases have been increasing rapidly over the past few generations, making it easy for the petro-chemical-medical-pharmaceutical-complex to assign blame to bad genes, while ignoring the issues of increased environmental degradation and deteriorating nutrition over the same time frame." This is an opinionated article within the literature but it nonetheless supports albeit subjectively the conclusion that heart disease can be linked to malnutrition.
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"Fast Food Nation", 2005.
An examination and critique of Eric Schlosser's book "Fast Food Nation."
1,325 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses the current debate in American society regarding the unhealthy eating habits of the nation. It examines Eric Schlosser's book "Fast Food Nation" in which the development of the fast-food culture is explained.
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"Schlosser's book is also persuasive because of the healthy dose of humor he brings to his subject, despite its serious implications. McDonald's after all, uses cartoons and bright jingles and funny advertising to lure people in. His book offers a trip down memory lane for many readers, learning about different songs used by the company to make the product seem more attractive, and how different products were introduced and became part of American culinary life. However, despite this humor there is always a worthwhile moral at the end of Schlosser's tale. McNuggets may now be ubiquitous, and created to answer the threat posed by Kentucky Fried Chicken-but even learning about the 'war' between fried birds, one is reminded that these innocent looking finger foods are highly processed, bad for the body, and even contain beef by-products in their construction. (139-140) The common call, but what can I do in the face of such corporate callousness, that one often makes when reading journalistic exposes receives a resounding answer in this text."
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Genetically Modified Agriculture, 2005.
This paper argues that genetically modified agriculture leads to poverty in the Third World and other problems.
1,445 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper explains that, although supporters of genetically modified agriculture claim that it increases crop yield, increases the nutritional content in the food and decreases the use of pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers; there are several concerns about the negative effects of this practice, especially for the Third World. The author points out that a major problem of genetically modified crops being used in the Third World is its cost for the seeds, which means that small farmers need to indenture to big firms, and, once genetically modified framing is used, soil nutrients are exhausted drastically and it becomes difficult to return to traditional farming with limited fertilizing. The paper urges that, while agricultural biotechnology is still young, the benefits and the risks of genetically modified agriculture should be considered more thoroughly especially its effect on the Third World even though this area suffers from lack of highly nutritional food.
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"Some people, especially children, are highly allergic to certain types of foods like peanuts. According to Wesley Burks, the Chief of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, allergic reactions to genetically modified food are usually limited to the skin and respiratory tract. Symptoms include urticaria, angioedema, pharyngeal edema, wheezing, coughing, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Genetically modified foods may accidentally introduce a new allergen because modern technology makes genes possibly be introduced to totally dissimilar species, for example a cow gene can be put into a plant. Dr. Martha R. Herbert, a pediatric neurologist said that "with genetic engineering, familiar foods could become metabolically dangerous or even toxic." It is true that if the crop itself is not toxic or dangerous, it could still upset the complex biochemical networks and create new bioactive compounds or change the concentrations of those normally present."
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Jewish Law and Vegetarianism, 2005.
An examination of Jewish law's attitude towards animals and its preference for a vegetarian diet.
7,250 words (approx. 29.0 pages), 30 sources, MLA, $ 161.95
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This paper explores the way Jewish law views cruelty to animals, the environment, and the obligation to take care of one's health. The paper concludes that because Jewish Law has strong views about all these issues, the ideal diet is a vegetarian diet. The paper analyzes everything from Jewish dietary laws (kashrut) to factory farming.
I. Introduction
II. Tza'ar Ba'aley Chayim and Positive Acts of Kindness
A. Halacha Concerning Cruelty to Animals
B. Throughout Jewish Texts, it is Clear That Kindness to Animals is Highly Desirable
C. So Why Are Jews Allowed To Eat Meat?
D. Meat Eating Today
III. Halacha and the Environment
A. The World and All In It Belongs To G-d and Man Is Responsible For Preserving It All
B. Animals Are Important to G-d
C. Bal Tashchit - The Prohibition on Wanton Destruction
D. Environmental Effects of Producing So Much Meat
IV. Halacha and Health
A. The Importance of Maintaining Health in Halacha
B. Health and Vegetarianism
V. The Misunderstanding of the Importance of Meat in Judaism
VI. Rabbis And Vegetarianism
VII. Conclusions
From the Paper
"A feature of halacha (Jewish law) that is often neglected is that Jews are obligated to treat animals with kindness. This aspect gets lost amidst the multitude of complicated sacrificial laws and the laws of kashrut (Jewish dietary law). Perhaps the American approach to eating plenty of meat several times a week without giving any thought to the source of all that delicious food has rubbed off on Jews, making them forget that G-d treasures the lives of all animals and explicitly commanded that man not cause animals unnecessary harm. This paper will draw from different sources in the Jewish tradition to demonstrate that given the state of meat production and consumption today, eating meat may actually violate several Jewish laws and principal. Although halacha allow Jews to eat meat, as long as all the laws and limitations are properly met, halacha prefers that Jews followed a vegetarian diet."
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Fast Food and Obesity, 2005.
A look at the recent connection being made about fast food and obesity in America.
1,458 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 48.95
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This paper examines the latest media frenzy about the link between fast/junk food and America's ever-increasing trend of obesity, especially in youngsters. The paper argues, however, that obesity trends cannot be blamed on this factor alone.
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"Finally, some believe that people are to blame for their own fate when it comes to obesity. Americans tend to make poor choices such as knowingly eating high-fat foods, putting taste and convenience ahead of nutrition and avoiding physical activity. Rather than blaming the fast food industry as does Schlosser, advocates of individual responsibility state that "Each of us should be held accountable for our health choices, how much we eat and how much we exercise. Why should the fast-food industry be responsible for our decision to order French fries instead of a salad? We do not have the right to blame the fast-food industry for our choices.""
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Artificial Hydration and Nutrition, 2005.
Examines the medical and ethical issues of AHN from a nursing perspective.
3,119 words (approx. 12.5 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 90.95
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Artificial hydration and nutrition (AHN) in the elderly and infirm can act as a way to sustain life. IV lines, as well as feeding tubes, are common examples of AHN treatment that are used as tools to prolong death. Questions arise as to when it is ethical to insert feeding tubes not only in the elderly, but also for those who are unable to swallow adequately enough to maintain the nutrition needed to survive. When looking at this issue, there are religious and spiritual concerns that are involved. This paper explores these concerns and researches the general use of feeding tubes from a nursing perspective.
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"The issue of Artificial Nutrition and Hydration will most likely be debated for years to come. The most important lesson to be learned is that nurses must value the opinion and beliefs of others. At the same time, nurses will have their own opinions and values. However, the duty of a nurse is to put personal values aside and use societal values while practicing. Hospital regulations and state laws will give the nurse the directions on how to act when a patient is in need of AHN treatment. At that point, the only ethical decision would be to follow orders from the top of the hierarchy. It is completely beneficial to the nurse to understand the controversy and the issue so they can empathize with those on both sides. By understanding the pros and cons of AHN treatment, the nurse can better equip the family of the ill to make a fully informed decision on what treatment is best for their situation."
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GM Foods: A Right to Know, 2005.
Reviews the argument surrounding the labelling of genetically modified (GM) foods.
2,096 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 17 sources, MLA, $ 65.95
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This paper argues that, although science has not established that genetically modified foods are dangerous and carry a health risk, they should be labeled because they may contain ingredients that cause allergies. It explains that consumer laws state that people have a right to information regarding the products they purchase; not informing consumers deprives them of their right to free choice.
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"People are worried about the food they eat, the water they drink and the air they breathe. They have a right to be as in recent years, it seems to observers, that the rates of diseases such as cancer have increased tremendously and that new diseases, previously unheard of, such as Mad Cow and Sars, are threatening lives and health. It may be that people are healthier now than they ever previously were but, many do not think so and are very anxious about the spread of these deadly diseases. More importantly, many assume that these diseases are spread through the food that we eat. Needless to say, this has created greater consumer interest in the types of food purchased and consumed. Much of this interest is focused on genetically modified foods. Genetic modification according to Mark Tester, a professor of plant sciences at Cambridge University, is the heritable alteration of genes. The definition provided offers a very good clue why people fear GM foods and believe that they have harmful effects on the health. Quite simply stated, they are not natural foods but foods that have been created through human sciences that changed the biological make up of these foods. Some, including scientists, insist that these foods are safe. Dan Ferber, a science writer, insists on the safety of GM foods, further arguing that the current genetically modified foods are nothing more than an advance on techniques of improving crops and crop types that have existed and been practices over the centuries (1663-1664)."
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History of Tea in the United Kingdom, 2004.
An examination of the importance of tea to the British from an economic and social perspective.
2,301 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 71.95
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This paper provides an overview of how tea was first introduced to the United Kingdom, a discussion of its social significance and impact, followed by a summary of the research in the conclusion.
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"To the scientific community, it is the Camellia sinensis (Sivasubramaniam 2004); to school children in the United States, it was one of the causes of the American Revolution and was the focus of a historically significant "party" in Boston to protest British taxation of the colonies (Weinstein 2001); to a legion of faithful in the United Kingdom, though, it is delicious and ubiquitous tea. What is it about this modest beverage that is made by simply steeping leaves in hot water that attracts 90 percent of the world's population (Lane 1993)?"
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Beta-Hydroxy-Beta-Methylbutyrate, 2001.
Examines this nutritional supplement and explores its use.
3,163 words (approx. 12.7 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 91.95
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HMB (beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate) is a patented amino acid metabolite that was discovered at Iowa State University. Supplemental HMB increases lean muscle mass, strength, and VO2 Max, while increasing fat loss. This paper examines the scholarly and peer-reviewed literature and relevant online sources to determine just what HMB is, how it works, and who should or should not use it. A summary of the research and salient findings are provided in the conclusion. The paper includes an appendix, "Comparison of Daily Costs of Various Nutrition Supplements Used by Athletes," which is not included in the word count
From the Paper
"HMB is produced naturally by the human body and can also be found in foods like catfish and grapefruit; however, it may not be practical or advantageous for athletes to consume these foods on a regular basis (Armsey & Green, June 1997, 9). HMB is used in order to boost strength levels, enhance muscle gains in size and prevent muscle tissue breakdown which can occur during periods of intensive exercising because scientists believe that HMB aids in the body's attempt to minimize protein breakdown. By minimizing the breakdown, HMB helps the body recover faster from exercise and leads to quicker strength and muscle gains. In sports and body building circles, HMB is known for its ability to promote fat loss and enhance muscle growth. HMB appears to upgrade the body's natural potential to build muscle and burn body fat by minimizing the muscle tissue breakdown that occurs after intense exercise sessions."
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Problems of African Food Supply, 2005.
Studies the development of new foods and distribution systems in a bid to find a solution to Africa's growing food problem.
1,686 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 20 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
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This paper discusses the problems facing the African food supply. Genetically altered crops are studied as a way to help fight famine in many parts of Africa. The study of native foods is integrated into the paper, and specific countries are presented as case studies. Various works are cited in order to look at several possibilities to resolve the problems in Africa.
From the Paper
"In Ghana during the green revolution, there was a push to try for mechanized agriculture, and produce monoculture crops. During the drive, thousands of people were displaced by the Volta dam, which went into use in 1990. The government created 52 townships in order to relocate indigenous people (AppiahOpoku 2004). During this time, Ghana made no attempt to judge the environmental impacts of the project. This decision would destroy a great deal of biodiversity, and at the same time, put skepticism into the minds of farmers. Indigenous ecological knowledge (IEK) was not used and the biodiversity was hurt (AppiahOpoku 2004)."
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Physiologically Appropriate Activities for Childhood Development, 2003.
An examination of effective, physiologically appropriate, sports activities for childhood development.
1,300 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 43.95
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In their rush to grow up, many young children may inadvertently engage in sporting activities that may not be physiologically appropriate for their developing bodies, and accidents, injuries, or other adverse consequences, including death, may result. To this end, this paper provides a review of the relevant and scholarly literature to identify physiologically appropriate sports activities for children, followed by a summary of the research in the conclusion.
From the Paper
"Children are at increased risk of heat injury because their compensatory mechanisms are much less efficient than those in adults. Children produce greater heat loads, are less efficient at transferring heat away from muscles, sweat less, and drink less. Heat injury appears in many forms. The mildest form is in reduced exercise tolerance; this can be manifest as just a feeling general feeling of being tired. Some of the more severe forms of heat injury are discussed below."
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