Eating Disorders / Treatment Alternatives
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Anorexia, bulimia and obesity are all considered by the general public as eating disorders. It would be more appropriate to designate them as 'weight disorders', as they are primarily concerned with and defined, at least in part, by the weight of the individual. Anorexia is loss of weight to the point of emaciation and, or starvation. The physical repercussions are the uppermost consideration in the treatment of Anorexia because of the nature of physical damage caused by the disorder. Bulimia is an obsession with the manipulation of factors concerned with weight gain. Obesity is when weight exceeds a certain percentage of the norm and causes health problems. This 10 page paper examines the components of these eating disorders and the treatments available. Bibliography lists 21 sources.
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Women and Eating Disorders
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11 pages in length. Discusses frequency of eating disorders in women. The writer examines causes, prevention, treatment, and compares Anorexia Nervosa with Bulimia. Statistics and case examples are provided throughout. Bibliography lists 17+ sources.
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The Role of Teachers in Teaching Students with Eating Disorders
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This 11 page paper considers the role of teachers in enhancing cognitive, social, emotional and physical aspects of students with eating disorders. This paper outlines the implications for teaching students with eating disorders, with a concentration on the role of teachers in the educational model. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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A Comparison of the Psychological Processes and Behavioral Manifestations of Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa
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An 18 page discussion of the etiologies and causes of these types of eating disorders. Describes each condition noting the frequency of its occurrence. Emphasizes that the impact of these conditions can range from maladaptive social behavior to severe physical consequence, even death. Differences in cognitive processing mechanisms are believed to exist between those that suffer from conditions such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa and the general population. While anorexia is ego-syntonic from the cognitive perspective, bulimia is ego-dystonic. Both conditions, however, involve negative automatic thoughts, dysfunctional assumptions and core beliefs. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
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A Personal Weight Loss Plan
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A 5 page experiment designed to effect realistic weight loss in a forty-two year old, 170 pound female. Determines the existing maintenance caloric intake and modifies that intake to effect a weight loss of three pounds per week. Charts the daily weight and caloric intake of the subject for the two week study period and graphs that information to illustrate the success of the program. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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A Presentation to Children on the “Food Guide Pyramid”
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This 5 page report discusses the USDA’s “Food Guide Pyramid” should understand is that the pyramid was designed to make nutritional information easier and more understandable for a greater number of people. It provides a flexible and simplistic model that is easily presented and designed in ways that allow it to be easily remembered. It also offers a number of possibilities for presentation that make it applicable to senior citizens or first-graders. It is up to the presenter to develop a program around the pyramid which means that he or she has a wide range of creative possibilities for designing a presentation on the concepts the pyramid presents. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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A Qualitative Look at Cognitive Behavioral Therapy versus Family Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa
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This is a 9 page paper using a qualitative approach to study cognitive behavioral therapy versus family therapy for treatment of anorexia nervosa. A qualitative study of cognitive behavioral therapy versus family therapy for treatment of anorexia nervosa includes various non-experimental components. Firstly, a statement of the problem introduces the prevalence of anorexia and the need for successful treatment in this disease which claims over 10 percent of those diagnosed. The statement of the problem is then followed by the purpose for the study, if any assumptions can be made and a qualitative review of the current methods of therapies. Several therapies have been used in the treatment of patients with anorexia which includes cognitive behavioral therapy, individual and group therapy, family therapy and pharmacotherapy as well as nutritional counseling. In this study, an assessment of the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy and that of family therapy are examined through a comparative view of current literature. Bibliography lists 23 sources.
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Addressing Diabetes and Obesity in the Elderly with Nutrition
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A 7 page paper discussing controlling diabetes and obesity in the elderly through better nutrition. Intervention that seeks to control both diabetes and obesity in the elderly is not an easy task, but it is one that at least is logical. Patient education is paramount, as is an approach marked with creativity. Visual attractiveness is more important as well, for taste and smell are not as active as in individuals’ earlier years. Controlling diabetes and obesity in the elderly through nutrition is not easy, but it is possible. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Addressing Obesity: A Community Plan
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A 13 page overview of the causes and solutions for obesity. The author identifies goals and interventions which are compatible with those identified in “Healthy People 2010”. Eight assessment parameters are utilized including: economics, recreation, physical environment, education, safety and transportation, policies and government, health and social services. Primary, secondary, and tertiary interventions are planned. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
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Adolescent Obesity
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8 pages in length. There are a number of variables that work together as a means by which to establish the state of an adolescent's health. Among the outside determents that help to shape the teenager's nutritional perspective, it can be surmised that there exists a great deal more to the modern diet than merely what is ultimately consumed. The writer discusses issues related to and influenced by adolescent obesity. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Adolescents and Cardiovascular Education
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A 12 page paper which discusses the impact cardiovascular education may have upon the adolescent population. Information presented indicates there is little, if any, research in this particular field, thus suggesting that proper approach to health promotion theory be implemented. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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Adverse Side Effects of Exercise
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A 6 page discussion regarding the potentially adverse impacts of exercise. This paper cautions that although exercise is an important component of good health, improperly conducted exercise can result in a number of adverse health impacts. Deleterious impacts such as broken bones, muscle injuries, and even heart attacks are an unfortunate result of improperly planned and conducted exercise. In short, although exercise is most often beneficial, it is not suitable for every individual due to his or her specific condition. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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