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Papers On Nutrition & Exercise
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Does Garlic Extract Provide Positive Health Benefits?
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A 5 page research proposal for nursing research into the effectiveness of aged garlic extract (AGE) on cholesterol levels among study subjects with confirmed heart disease. The proposal includes reference to disseminating results within the Neuman systems theory of nursing for a “systems” view of the use of garlic in conjunction with statin drugs and other traditional treatments. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KSnursGarlic.rtf
EATING DISORDERS
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This 20 page paper gives an indepth overview of eating disorders. Anorexia and bulimia focused upon, etiology, presentation, treatment, ongoing research, and prevention. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: MBeating1.rtf
Eating Disorders in Middle-Aged Women
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This 11 page paper seeks to discover why there has been an increase in the number of middle-aged women suffering from eating disorders, such as anorexia, when these diseases are thought to afflict only much younger people. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: HVEatDis.rtf
Eating Disorders: Female Verses Male Victims
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A 6 page discussion of the environmental and genetic causes of eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia. While it is an established belief that eating disorders are more likely to affect females than males, both sexes are affected. The reasons undoubtedly relate to genetics as well as to environmental factors. These reason also could be expected, however, to relate to the limited understanding of eating disorders. Interestingly, as our knowledge of this condition increases so too do the statistics regarding its manifestation in males. While the primary victim of eating disorders still appears to be females, there is undoubtedly some intersex overlap in the factors causing the condition. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPanorx3.rtf
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
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
