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Physical Education, 2007.
This paper presents a detailed examination of physical education as a profession.
3,030 words (approx. 12.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 89.95
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In this article, the writer explores the history of physical education, within the school systems as well as the views about the profession. The writer examines why children need physical education and debates the current duties of a physical education teacher compared to past duties. The writer presents a defense of the physical education teaching profession using solid research and current trends. The writer concludes that while there has been a perceptual issue in the past about the professionalism of a physical education teacher, that perception has changed in recent years. The writer maintains that today, physical education teachers are dedicated to not only teaching sports to their students, but also to the instilling a lifelong understanding of the importance of physical fitness and health.
Outline:
Introduction
What Has Changed
The PE Teacher Today
A Nation Divided
Why
Proof- It is a Work Profession
Obstacles
Conclusion
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"For many years physical education teachers were considered the "easy" teachers. They dragged out a dodge ball and watched the students play until the bell rang. More recently however the medical field has convinced society of the importance of physical exercise and maintaining physical fitness. When this happened the physical education teacher became much more important in the total picture of education. Today, physical education is a vital part of education. The physical education teacher provides a life long foundation for fitness and health that will allow the student to maintain the ability to pursue the career and personal interests that the other subjects train them for. Physical education teaching used to be considered a profession of leisure but today it is highly respected as its rightful profession of work."
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Breastfeeding in the Philippines, 2006.
An in-depth discussion regarding breastfeeding in the Philippines.
1,530 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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This paper attempts to determine the foundation of the best approach to be used in resolving the decline in breast feeding. The paper concentrates on facts and issues pertaining to the use of the bio-cultural approach. The paper also tries to ascertain and determine the relationship between the bio-cultural, socio-economic and cultural aspects of breastfeeding and how this relationship affects the behavioral patterns of mother and infant. The primary basis of this study is mothers and infants from the Philippines.
Contents:
Introduction
Bio-Cultural Approach in Breastfeeding
Conclusion
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"Among the other theoretical approaches in anthropological studies, the bio-cultural model is considered to be the preferred applicable approach in understanding breastfeeding and facilitating ways and means for mothers to breastfeed. This model is an approach commonly used by anthropologist. Anthropology is the social science which studies the relationship between biology and culture. Culture is defined by anthropologists as a people's way of life. Anthropologists consider humans to be biological organisms that continuously adjust and modify their environment through culture. For a long period of time, anthropologists have been trying to find ways to collect data regarding the behavioral pattern of humans, especially females, in breastfeeding and weaning their young. Anthropologists upholds that a practice such as breast feeding which has nourished and provided sustenance to human children since the earliest known humans must have affected and imparted benefits for both mothers and infants."
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The B Vitamins and Mental Health, 2007.
An examination of the effects of vitamin B deficiencies, particularly with regards to mental health.
9,536 words (approx. 38.1 pages), 27 sources, MLA, $ 195.95
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This study aims to identify the specific constituents of the vitamin B complexes in general and then goes on to describe how deficiencies of these vitamins adversely affect human health. The paper discusses which aspects of the population are at higher risk of vitamin B deficiencies and what can be done to remedy the problem. The paper specifically talks about the relationship between mental health issues and vitamin B deficiencies.
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1: Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of Study
Importance of Study
Chapter 2: Review of Related Literature
Chapter 3: Conclusion
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"Given the above, it is clear that people can experience essential nutrient deficiencies even when they are consuming the recommended daily allowances. While it remains vitally important to prevent such vitamin deficiency syndromes, there is a paucity of scientific evidence that additional intake levels that exceed the recommendations set out in Table 3 above of protein or micronutrients in supplement form is able to enhance athletic performance, notwithstanding the claims of manufacturers to the contrary (Chee et al., 2001). These authors caution that these supplements can actually interfere with the metabolism of the vitamin B complexes, thereby making matters worse instead of better. "In fact, isolated amino acid supplements may impair the uptake and utilization of other essential amino acids from diet, and vitamins and minerals (particularly fat soluble vitamins) may be toxic in high doses. The most common deficiency states in elderly persons related to exercise and functional capacity are energy, protein, potassium, magnesium, vitamin B12, and vitamin D" (Chee et al., 2001, p. 194)."
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Exercise and the Well Elderly, 2006.
This paper describes and evaluates an article by Grove and Spier entitled 'Motivating the Well Elderly to Exercise' from the "Journal of Community Health Nursing", Vol. 16., 1999.
1,160 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper explains that the researchers established that exercise is important for elderly people; however, even after redefining the frequency of exercises from three times a week to two times a week, only six out of the 137 people invited stuck with the program for six months. The author of this paper points out that, while the researchers considered using peer leaders as successful, as soon as peer leadership was part of the program, attendance declined, which suggests that the residents valued having a medical professional visibly leading the program. The paper concludes that, while the researchers accurately reported their program and presented their study in a cohesive way, they did not seem to look closely at what worked and what did not work.
Table of Contents:
Research Purpose
Research Framework
Design
Measurement, Data Collection, Data Analysis
Strengths and Weaknesses of Study
From the Paper
"The authors [of 'Motivating the Well Elderly to Exercise'] noted that although regular exercise supports good health and reduces health care costs, only about 1/3 of those over 65 exercises on a regular basis. The researchers wanted to see if making an exercise program easily available to this population would change exercise habits. The authors looked at literature on the topic and cited numerous studies demonstrating that exercise improves general health as well as heart and lung function; can reduce injuries such as hip fractures; and have positive effects on chronic conditions..."
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Exercise, Your Health and Disease, 2006.
A discussion regarding exercise and its effects on health and disease.
5,473 words (approx. 21.9 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 134.95
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This paper identifies the American public's 'psyche' on health consciousness. The paper centers on the role that exercise plays in achieving a healthy body and psyche, not to mention satisfying an individual's aspirations to achieve the same standards of healthiness, as "dictated" and illustrated by the health-conscious culture of today's American society.
Contents:
Introduction
Statement of the Problem/ Hypothesis
Review of Related Literature
Synthesis: Review of Related Literature
Methodology
Level of Health Consciousness
Level of Engagement in Exercise/Physical Activities
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"The significance of this study centers on the capability of exercise to go beyond its scope--that, on the event that an individual is involved with a physical activity, it is inevitable that other parts of the body will also be exercised and benefit from it. Tanaka's study provided only one case of how exercise influences the body's health holistically; but this case already established the usefulness of exercise in helping develop a holistically fit physical body form.
While it is important to exercise in order to maintain a physically fit body, a more important objective in exercising is that it is the cheapest and most manageable way to prevent being afflicted with illnesses or diseases, such as cancer, heart diseases, organ ailments, among others. These afflictions mostly develop from an inactive lifestyle, devoid of any physical activities or body-benefitting physical activities, in addition to improper diet."
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Dietary Supplements: Benefits and Risks, 2007.
This paper presents findings from a study about the benefits and risks of dietary supplements.
5,641 words (approx. 22.6 pages), 19 sources, APA, $ 136.95
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This paper examines a study that describes the risks and the benefits of dietary supplements. By way of the problem statement, the research questions, and the hypotheses, the research examines not only the risks and benefits of vitamins, but also the gender differences as well that are seen when it comes to who takes dietary supplements and who does not. The paper includes an extensive review of the literature.
Abstract
Chapter 1
Introduction
Purpose of the Study
Research Questions
Hypotheses
Importance of the Study
Chapter 2
Review of the Literature
Chapter 3
Theoretical Framework
Chapter 4
Methodology
Sampling
Research Method
Data Collection
Data Analysis
Works Cited
From the Paper
"The risk of having any kind of adverse event, particularly one that is considered to be serious, as the result of taking a dietary supplement at the proper dosage is very low. As can be seen later within this paper, there are very few adverse events reported each year. However, that does not mean that all dietary supplements are completely safe for everyone to take and that there is no chance that an otherwise healthy person will have an adverse reaction to a supplement that was taken at the proper dosage. The problem, therefore, becomes to determine whether dietary supplements have more benefits than risks overall and should therefore be recommended for the general population."
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HIV/AIDS and Complementary Nutritional Therapies, 2007.
A dissertation on the implications and recommendations for using complementary natural therapies in the treatment of HIV/AIDS.
20,383 words (approx. 81.5 pages), 39 sources, MLA, $ 249.95
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This paper looks at the problem of HIV/AIDS and the issue of complementary nutritional therapies that can be used to slow its progression and boost the immune system of HIV/AIDS patients. The paper also discusses the implications of utilizing these therapies and gives recommendations how to implement complementary nutritional therapies for HIV/AIDS. The paper discusses these treatments and also looks at how HIV/AIDS symptoms can be affected by proper nutrition and nutritional therapies and what kind of prevalence is noted with reduction of symptoms of HIV/AIDS when proper nutrition and nutritional therapies are employed.
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1 - Introduction to the Problem
Statement of the Problem
Background
Research Question
Hypothesis
Significance of the Study
Definition of Terms
Summary
Chapter 2 -- Review of Related Literature and Research
Introduction
Literature Review
Summary
Chapter 3 -- Results and Findings
Introduction
Analysis of Data
Findings
Summary
Chapter 4 -- Conclusions, Implications, and Recommendations for Further Research
Conclusions and Implications
Summary
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"Although it would appear that the government in general is doing little to help communities from being completely decimated by the HIV/AIDS virus, there are some HIV/AIDS prevention measures that are being undertaken by some areas of the government that may apply to many individuals. In general, however, most of the information given is not culture specific and therefore will not apply well to some individuals and their cultural beliefs and feelings. The government is also lacking in getting the message out regarding what should be done once the virus is contracted and there has been almost nothing from the government regarding complementary nutritional therapies. Some of this information is important here, however, because it indicates what makes an HIV/AIDS program successful and may be helpful to educators in the future as they work toward finding various ways to get the treatment information out there to more people."
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History of Chocolate, 2006.
A review of the history of chocolate.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper reviews the origin of the word 'chocolate' and the history of chocolate as we know it today. According to this paper, the Maya and Aztec considered chocolate to be a drink reserved for royal and religious events, and priests even presented cacao seeds as offerings to the Gods.
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"The Aztecs associated chocolate with Xochiquetzal, the goddess of fertility, while in the New World, chocolate was consumed in a bitter and spicy drink called xocoatl, which was usually seasoned with vanilla, chili pepper, achiote, known today as annatto, and pimento, and was used as a remedy for fatigue, probably due to the theobromine content (Chocolate). Throughout Pre-Columbian Mesoamerica, chocolate was an important luxury and the beans were often used as currency (Chocolate). Other beverages unique to this era, combined chocolate with such edibles as maize gruel and honey (Chocolate). It is said that xocoatl was an acquired taste, and one Spanish Jesuit missionary wrote during the late sixteenth century:
"...having a scum or froth that is very unpleasant to taste. Yet it
is a drink very much esteemed among the Indians, where with they
feast noble men who pass through their country. The Spaniards,
both men and women...are very greedy of this Chocolate...they make
diverse sorts of it, some hot, some cold, and some temperate, and put
therein much of that chili" (Chocolate)."
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Obesity in Minority Children, 2006.
An in-depth discussion of why lower class, pre-adolescent Latin and African-American children are fighting obesity.
3,114 words (approx. 12.5 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 90.95
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This paper analyzes the issue of obesity in lower-class adolescents and pre-adolescents. It discusses the fact that minorities, especially Hispanics and Blacks, are also disproportionately represented among the obese and that the percentage of obese minority youth has more than doubled in less than a generation. In order to understand the problem of obesity, the paper attempts to define the issue and suggest solutions to the problem.
From the Paper
"What can parents do to get their children up off the couch and get moving? One thing parents can do is to limit or eliminate television time. Children should be required to participate in some type of physical play. If a dangerous neighborhood prevents parents from allowing children to play outside, then parents should seek out safe places in and out of the neighborhood where children can play."
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Weight-Loss Programs, 2006.
This paper discusses weight control, weight-loss programs and how to evaluate them.
2,490 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 75.95
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This paper explains that there were over 10,000 weight-loss centers in the U.S., which have a wide range of prices, approaches to weight loss and reliability; and Americans annually spend approximately $6 billion on diet books, gimmicks and other products on weight loss . The author points out that, before spending any money on weight loss programs, it is necessary to learn more about nutrition, in general, and the program, specifically, so that it will be much easier to know which weight loss program is best to follow and what results can actually be expected. The paper stresses that diet and exercise still remain important factors in losing weight, even considering genetic tendencies.
Outline:
Introduction: Thesis-- General Overview
Obesity: Fact or Fiction; Genetic and Virus
U.S. Obsession with Overweight/Obesity
Weight Loss Methods (Chart) and Review of Each
Conclusion
From the Paper
"Diet gimmicks are just that, gimmicks. Options such as thigh cremes, massages, diet patches, stimulators and wraps do not work. Similarly, few people lose weight through hypnosis, which promises a safe and easy way to lose weight. However, the sessions are frequently led by people with no proper credentials. They should be trained as professional psychologists. Too often, concern about dieting leads to other physical ailments and problems such as anorexia and bulimia, especially in teens and young adults."
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