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Hungry Girl is Dieting, 2007.
This paper provides an analysis of the "Hungry Girl" website that concerns female diet issues.
970 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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In this article, the writer discusses the "Hungry Girl" website that is devoted to cataloging low-calorie products, diet advice, and other forms of information presumably of interest to female dieters. The writer notes that female thinness as a visual social value rather than a health issue is reinforced through every section of the site, specifically female thinness. The writer points out that the need for help in the pursuit of thinness is also important because the young, female website surfer might fall into a high-calorie craving trap. The writer concludes that the message of "Hungry Girl" is that women are supposed to be 'consumed' by thoughts of food, rather than consuming unapproved food and that they should wish to be thin for thinness' sake, not for health reasons..
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"Female thinness as a visual social value rather than a health issue is reinforced through every section of the site, specifically female thinness. The need for help in the pursuit of thinness is important as well, because the young, female website surfer might fall into a high-calorie craving trap without Hungry Girl's 'nice' girlfriend-like advice, or keeping track of calories and Weight Watchers points. The female-focused nature of the site is obvious from its title, but also in terms of the foods stressed on the site, like chocolate, which presumably all females wish to consume around 'that time of the month.' Also, the target audience seems to be single females, given that almost all the recipes are in single servings, and seems unlikely to be palatable to anyone but a dieter."
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The Popularity of Fast Food, 2007.
An examination of the reasons for the popularity of fast food restaurants in America.
960 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 34.95
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This paper describes why Americans enjoy fast food so much, despite the many problems associated with its consumption. The author reviews Morgan Spurlock's 2004 documentary "Supersize Me" to illustrate the popularity of fast food restaurants. The paper gives several reasons why fast food is so popular, which include its tastiness convenience, and low cost. The paper concludes by discussing some of the health risks associated with a diet based on fast food.
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" The convenience factor of fast food is also an undeniable selling point. According to Eric Schlosser: "Women entered the work force in record numbers," in the 1970s, "often motivated less by feminism than by a need to help pay the bills....the entry of women into the nation's work force has greatly increased demand for the types of services that housewives traditionally performed: cooking, cleaning and child care," as families have less time to devote to the domestic arts (Schlosser, 1998). After a hard day at work, a mother can provide her family with a hot meal from a fast food chain, guilt-free. She can also assuage some of her children's incessant nagging, given the amount of fast food advertising that is targeted towards children. "
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Nutrition and Arthritis, 2007.
A discussion of whether arthritis can be managed through proper nutrition.
1,934 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 61.95
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This paper addresses the question of whether the management of arthritis can be facilitated by nutrition instead of a reliance on conventional medication. The paper defines the various types of arthritic conditions and lists their associated symptoms. The paper then describes traditional methods of managing arthritis through medication, including the negative effects of medication. The author contrasts traditional management with management through nutrition as an alternative. Relevant literature is cited supporting the use of nutrition. The author concludes that while no cure exists for arthritis, there are numerous studies and experiential reports of that show the importance of diet and nutrition in combating the symptoms of this disease.
Outline:
Introduction
Nutrition and Arthritis
Nutrition versus Medication
Nutrition as an Alternative
Conclusion
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"Each of the above categories provides a slightly different set of symptoms. More importantly, each major form of this disease necessitates different treatment processes and management strategies; as well as a variable dependence on drugs and medication. However, in the overview of the place of nutrition in treatment and management in this paper, the role of nutrition will be dealt with in a genera sense to cover all the forms of arthritis and refer to the specific types where applicable. "
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The Rise of Obesity, 2007.
This paper argues that the current wave of obesity is a result of modern technology.
1,685 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
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The paper examines the implicit reasons for obesity growth in the modern era and specifically how technology has played a key factor. The paper discusses the current wave of obesity on a macroeconomic level, sociological level and from a physical health perspective. The paper concludes that obesity will continue to increase unless we encourage individuals to make permanent changes in their lifestyles.
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"Obesity is no longer a small problem in the United States, fully one third of all Americans are obese and this figure is projected to rise to almost fifty percent in the next ten years. These alarming findings are occurring at a time when dieting and exercise has reached new levels of mania, with the industry growing at an average of 14% per year for the past decade. To understand this growing phenomenon one has to take a non-traditional approach to the underlying concepts behind obesity itself. The current wave of obesity is being effected by modern technology and its latent effects."
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Calcium and Vitamin D Supplementation, 2007.
An analysis of the method and procedure for participation in a study on the effects of calcium and vitamin D supplementation on female, high school cross country runners.
1,063 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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This paper presents a nursing research study on the effects of calcium and vitamin D supplementation on female, high school cross country runners. The paper begins with a scientific rationale for the study regarding the risk of stress fractures in runners. It then goes on to describe the method and procedure for the study, as well as the benefits and risks associated with participation in the study.
Table of Contents:
Overview of Study Scientific Rationale and Purpose
Who Is Eligible To Be In The Study; What Type Of Patients Will Be Involved?
Where And When The Study Will Be Conducted And The Length Of Commitment
What Tests Or Procedures Will The Study Involve? Do They Have Risks? Will They Cause Pain Or Discomfort (Physical Or Mental)?
Anticipated Benefits And Risks Of Taking Part In The Study
Who Will Have Access To The Study Information, And What Is The Plan For Protecting The Information?
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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"Stress fractures are small cracks in the shaft of a bone caused by overuse or excessive physical stress. "About sixty-nine percent of stress fractures occur in runners," the rest in recent military recruits ("Stress Fractures," 2006, Mass General Hospital for Children). 21 per cent of female recruits are reported to suffer from this form of injury. ("Calcium, vitamin D may reduce stress fracture risk," 2007, NutraIngredients). "Predisposing factors include running after a period of inactivity, change in the running surface, poor training and inadequate shoes," as well as weakened bones because of inadequate diet or poor bone density ("Stress Fractures," 2006, Mass General Hospital for Children). Frequent dieters may also be at higher risk for stress fractures caused by osteoporosis, regardless of their weight, as the body compensates for the decreased caloric intake by reducing its bone-building functions (DeNoon, 2006)."
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Childhood Obesity in Texas, 2007.
This paper researches and reviews childhood obesity relating to Texas Senate Bill 73.
2,353 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 72.95
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The paper relates that childhood obesity in the state of Texas is higher than the national average. The paper discusses how the state responded with an initiative that is inclusive of schools, communities, parents, businesses, and insurance coverage providers. The program has been named CATCH or a "Coordinated Approach to Child Health". The paper provides a cost analysis that shows how it is clearly more expensive to ignore this problem than to enact and implement the proposed program. The paper discusses how the components that are in place throughout the schools, community and businesses are all essential in the creation of a strategic alliance toward the reduction and prevention of childhood obesity in Texas.
Outline:
Executive Summary
Objective
Introduction
Policy Issue and Description
Statement of the Problem
Precedent/History of the Policy/Issue
. Background (Social, Economic, Ethical, Political, Legal)
. Stakeholders
Cost Benefit Issues
Policy Focus and Requirements
Summary and Conclusions
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"The state of Texas states that the overweight and obesity rates for Texas fourth-graders are approximately double the national average for that age group and furthermore than childhood obesity has more than doubled in the past 20 years. The obesity rates for Latino/Hispanic and African-American children in Texas are among the highest in the nation. Being overweight not only increases the risk of developing high blood pressure but also increases the chance of developing type 2 diabetes, kidney problems and certain types of cancer. In answer to the problem of childhood obesity in the state of Texas, the Texas Department of Health, the American Heart Association's Texas Chapter and the Center of Health Promotion and Prevention Research at the University Texas Health Science Center at Houston implemented CATCH - or 'A Coordinated Approach to Child Health'."
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Obesity in Children, 2007.
A discussion of the problem of obesity in children.
759 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 27.95
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This paper examines issues associated with obesity in children, including its causes and possible prevention. The author suggests that several factors lead to childhood obesity, including a sedentary lifestyle and poor dietary management. Additionally, the paper discusses the dangers of obesity, especially as they relate to adulthood and the conditions obesity may contribute to. The paper concludes with recommendations for avoiding or overcoming childhood obesity.
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"Obesity in children is now an epidemic with 16 percent of children facing this problem with 25 percent of blacks and Hispanics children being obese. The child is considered obese when his body mass index reaches above the 95th percentile. The reason we should be considered about rising rate of obesity is because children with obesity have a fairly high rate of becoming overweight or obese adults. Teens who are overweight have a 70 percent chance of carrying this weight into adulthood and the risk goes up to 80 percent for children with one obese parent. "
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Nick's Steak House and Sports Bar, 2006.
A review of Nick's Steak House and Sports Bar.
1,738 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 56.95
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This paper reviews, analyzes and discusses Nick's Steak House and Sports Bar. According to the paper, Nick's Steak House and Sports Bar is unlike any other restaurant in the area of its location, as it will offer an exclusive blend of high-quality food at value-costing along with an entertaining environment. The paper reports that this restaurant will meet the consumer's need for a high-quality dining experience along with high-quality entertainment. The paper describes the restaurant's background, marketing strategy, management and operations plan and financial data.
Outline:
Executive Summary
Statement of Objectives
Background
Technical Description of Product/Service
Marketing Strategy
Market Data
Selling Tactics
Management and Operations Plan
Personnel Plan
Human Resources Plan
Financial Data
Financial Bail-out Plan for Investors
Projected Profit and Loss
Projected Cash Flow
Projected Balance Sheet
Conclusion
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"The restaurant will be owned and operated by its owner. The restaurant will be based in Waldorf Maryland, which is a suburb of Washington DC. The company will have a humble inauguration and will focus and direct all its energies on achieving its objectives. The location for the restaurant has been chosen and it will be secured shortly at the lease for about $20,000 annually. This will help us in setting up the restaurant in a short span of time and commence our business activities soon. Since the chosen location has previously been outfitted as a restaurant, we plan to arrange a sum of approximately $40,000 in funds, along with a $100,000 SBA-assured credit, to establish the restaurant."
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Shifting Trends in the Food Sector, 2003.
A review of the shifting trends in the food sector from fast food to organic food.
2,173 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 67.95
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This paper takes a look at the food market. According to the paper, trends are moving from fast foods to more healthier, organic foods. The paper also discusses the important role that food plays in the social arena.
Outline:
Introduction
Food Industry Overview: Organic, Fruits and Vegetables, and Fast Food Sectors
Factors in the Changing Tastes of Society: From Fast Food to Organic
How Fast Food Restaurants are Reacting to the Shift to More Organic Foods
Conclusion
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"To remain competitive, fast food restaurants have had to turn to innovative products, often redeveloping their product lines, to meet the changing demands of consumers for organic foods specifically, and healthier foods in general. The demand for organic foods has been the mechanism for industry evolution. As noted, McDonalds phased out their supersize menu items, in response to society's growing health concerns. In addition, they've begun to offer more healthy menu choices, such as low-fat items and fresh salads, to their customers, as well as promoting healthy lifestyles in their marketing campaigns. In the New England area, McDonald's even replaced their coffee with Newman's Own Organic blend, in an attempt to take further advantage of more organically-discriminating tastes of consumers. This move has been well-received in the region . In addition, new fast food restaurants are being introduced to the marketplace, in response to these new consumer demands. Company's like Healthy Express are still relatively small players in the industry, but are slowly garnering market share from their less healthy competitors ."
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Nestle, 2006.
A review of the Nestle Corporation.
1,042 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 36.95
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This paper takes a look at the Nestle Corporation, said to be one of the multinationals whose presence in several industries rather than just one is equivalent to a complete vertical or horizontal diversification. According to the paper, Nestle has diversified from the traditional food-related products, such as dairy products, breakfast cereals or chocolate and ice cream, into pet care, childcare (baby foods especially), wellness and nutritional solutions, as well as beverages and bottled waters.
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"Diversification and expansion was achieved both by acquisitions, as was the case with the American food producer Carnation, in the 1980s, and by strategic partnerships with other companies. An example in this sense was Nestle's partnership with Coca Cola in the early 1990s, an alliance in ready-to-drink teas and coffees. The alliance meant that Nestle could benefit from Coca Cola's worldwide bottling system and expertise in prepared beverages."
"The company sustains and encourages a constant product portfolio diversification and expansion through two means: innovation and renovation. What this means is that the company is constantly both reactive to the needs and requirements of its targeted groups of consumers and proactive, by innovation, to create and implement new consumer trends on the market. "
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A Vulnerable Population, 2007.
This paper examines the difficulties facing the elderly population today.
3,311 words (approx. 13.2 pages), 16 sources, MLA, $ 94.95
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The paper explains that the elderly population has less money, less food, more physical and mental difficulties and a higher chance of being harmed or taken advantage of. The paper discusses nutrition issues and Medicare in America, government health care in Europe and other insurance issues. The paper shows how between the nutrition that they often do not receive and the lack of strong medical care based on poor insurance, the elderly people in the world today are truly a vulnerable population.
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"Low income and poor living conditions are but two of the difficulties that many of these older people face when it comes to proper nutrition (Sahyoun, 2002). Other factors include a lack of ability to prepare proper food, living alone, a lack of support from family and friends, and a lack of food that is deemed acceptable (Sahyoun, 2002). Some medications can also interact and cause a loss of appetite, which can lead to malnutrition (Sahyoun, 2002). In addition to these problems, senses such as taste and smell can be somewhat less sharp in older age, which causes older people to have less interest in the foods that they consume (Sahyoun, 2002). A further concern is oral health, as many older people have problems with their teeth and mouths that cause them pain, making it more difficult to eat many of the foods that they previously enjoyed, even if they are hungry (Sahyoun, 2002)."
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Fat Intake, 2007.
An analysis of the benefits of fats for the body and the risks of high levels of fat ingestion.
1,057 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 37.95
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This paper discusses fat intake and people's concerns over ingesting high levels of fat. It begins by describing the importance of fats for normal body functioning. It then goes on to describe the risks of taking too many trans fats, saturated fats and cholesterol into the body. The paper concludes with a letter to a college cafeteria regarding the health content of the food they provide.
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"According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health, more than 12.5 million Americans have CHD, and more than 500,000 die from it each year. This makes CHD one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. The DRI committee recommends that no more than 30 - 35 percent of calories should come from fat. The percentage may vary with the total calories. For example, a person who needs 2,000 calories per day, the recommended intake of saturated fat is 20 grams or less per day, and the recommended intake of total fat is 65 grams. To alert people about the importance of fat intake, the FDA has required saturated fat and dietary cholesterol to be listed on food labels since 1993, and, on January 1, 2006, the FDA began requiring the addition of trans fat on labels."
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No Bulk, 2007.
This paper discusses women and weight training, dispelling the myth that women who lift weights for exercise risk developing masculine-appearing muscles.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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In this article, the writer explores how and why the myth that women "bulk up" in masculine and unattractive ways from lifting weights began. The writer also provides scientific details that disprove this myth. Further, the writer explains how and why building healthy muscle through appropriate weight-lifting will not make women "bulk up"; but instead become healthier, more physically fit and more attractive.
The writer maintains that weight-lifting allows most women who exercise regularly and correctly in this way to become healthier, more physically fit and more physically attractive. The writer concludes that women who have been holding back from weight-lifting due to the unrealistic fear of building too much muscle may now, therefore, relax about this faulty myth.
From the Paper
"To possess good health; physical fitness, and a body both healthy and attractive are aspirations as important to women (and men) today as ever before. With today's myriad convenient yet unhealthy "fast-food" temptations and our typically too-sedentary 21st century lifestyles, becoming healthy; physically fit, and physically attractive, and then staying that way, are goals perhaps more difficult to attain (and when reached, maintain) than ever before. is to regularly lift weights: the barbell kind and/or by repetitively using weight-lifting machines made (most famously) by Nautilus, but also by various other manufacturers. There is now even an entire line of Nautilus and/or other weight-lifting machines, available in many gyms that are designed to be used only by women, precisely so that women who lift weights no longer fear having to "bulk up" by repetitively lifting weights."
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Brand Images, 2007.
An evaluation of BD's Mongolian Barbeque restaurant and the P.F. Chang restaurant.
980 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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The paper compares and contrasts BD's Mongolian Barbeque with the P.F. Chang restaurant. The paper explains that both restaurants are based in the US, acting within the food industry, and focus on the specific traits of the Mongolian and Chinese cuisine respectively. The paper further explains that the BD brand is perceived as offering a dynamic, unconventional, imagination-supporting experience, while the P.F.Chang brand is seen as a symbol for culinary harmony, qualitative services and concern for the client's nutrition requests or needs. The paper also examines the tools these companies use for gaining customer loyalty.
From the Paper
"BD's Mongolian Barbeque's unique selling proposition (U.S.P) derives from a rather ludic profile because it lays a great stress on the idea of "interactive dining experience" (http://www.gomongo.com/) by inviting its clients to create their own stir-fry. Consequently, it targets a segment that is willing to have the initiative of its own meal while relaxing and having fun, at the same time. The idea of breaking routine boundaries and differentiating from other people who are afraid to try something new or unconventional is perfectly outlined by the company's slogans determining to action: "BDifferent! Go Mongo", "Create your own stir-fry!", "BD's is an interactive casual dining experience focused on fun, choice, control" or "You rule the experience" (http://www.gomongo.com/)."
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The Fast Food Industry, 2007.
This paper explores the many negative aspects of the fast food industry, including negative health issues, social issues and employment/wage issues.
3,155 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 91.95
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The paper examines the workplace issues at fast food restaurants. The paper portrays the realities of low wages and poor motivation of the employees who work at these places. The paper also notes that one of the reasons that workers at fast food restaurants have poor morale is that workplace conditions are typically dirty and poor and too often the emphasis is on speed rather than the safety and quality of the product. The paper also discusses a study where researchers monitored the "frequency of fast food restaurant use" (FFFRU) amongst adolescents and found that FFFRU was directly linked to fat intake.
Outline:
Introduction
Motivational Problems in the Fast Food Industry
Motivational Problems Due to Poor Working Conditions
Low Wages in the Fast Food Industry
What About Those Who Eat at Fast Food Restaurants?
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"Americans spent more in 2001 on fast food than on "books, CDs, newspapers, magazines, and videos combined - about $110 billion," writes Julie Finnin Day in The Christian Science Monitor (Day 2001). "What's more," Day continued in her review of Eric Schlosser's book, Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal, "the golden arches are more universally recognized than the Christian cross." Moreover, Day summarizes Schlosser's focus on how the labor force in the meat processing industry has changed, from skilled, unionized workers a generation ago to today's workforce in fast food restaurants, which is "mostly recent immigrants, many of whom are illiterate and non-unionized." The plight of those who work in the industry that provides chicken, beef, pork and other meats to the fast food industry "has met with public indifference and industry secrecy - largely, Schlosser argues, because of their dark skin color.""
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Overeating and Behavior Modification, 2007.
This paper discusses behavior modification techniques that can be applied to overeating.
1,244 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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In this article, the writer explores overeating and produces a workable list of behavior modification techniques that might apply to a patient who has difficulty controlling food consumption. The writer notes that overeating is a nationwide problem in the US that has been on the rise for several decades. Further, the writer points out that people overeat for many reasons and one of the difficulties in addressing the issue is the fact that humans need to consume food to survive, therefore unlike drug use or drinking it cannot be completely cut out of one's life as a form of behavior modification. The writer concludes that using techniques such as stress management, self monitoring, and social support are behavior modification steps that can be used to help a person reduce the incidence of overeating.
Outline:
Introduction
Behavior Modification
Conclusion
From the Paper
"Overeating is often a difficult problem to address because the behavior modifications cannot include things that will help a person stop the activity completely. Unlike drug use, smoking cigarettes or chronic tardiness, one cannot completely stop eating and thereby remove the undesirable activity from their life completely. One must have food to sustain life therefore there is no way to completely remove it. It will always been needed and necessary and for those who have difficulty controlling their impulses it will always be there as a temptation for the undesired behavior to continue, in this case overeating. While this makes it a difficult behavior to change it can be done through the implementation of behavior modification techniques. "
"One of the first steps in behavior modification is self monitoring. This requires the person to become aware of their target behaviors by keeping a diary or journal about their eating habits."
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Diet Analysis, 2006.
A review of the nutritional value of the food we eat, analyzing the accuracy of the USDA food pyramid.
1,270 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper takes a look at the nutritional value of the food we purchase and consume. The paper reports that USDA food pyramid logo has become the icon of nutrition for an entire country. The paper critiques the USDA food pyramid based on the writers own dietary analysis.
From the Paper
"To take a brief venture from dietary analysis, it is worth mentioning that the fundamental adage of construction (whether biological, social, or nutritional)--that is to say, that form follows function--is mostly ignored when it comes to fat. Saturated fat is particularly unhealthy because the hydrogen bonds have all been filled with an atom of hydrogen, resulting in a stiff molecule that takes up more space laterally and is more likely to cause arterial blockage. This fact is reflected in the food pyramid by recommending a lower quantity per diem."
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The Atkins Phenomenon, 2007.
An analysis of the impact of the "low carb craze" and the 'Atkins phenomenon'.
1,348 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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This paper discusses the so-called "low carb craze", which maintains that a diet low in carbohydrates and high in proteins as well as the interrelated "Atkins phenomenon" (the Atkins Diet, which advocates the low carb/high protein approach) is most effective in dieting. This paper discusses various facets of these issues in an effort to better understand the impact of this form of diet. It also looks at the role that technology and science can play in the food industry.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
The Central Issue at Hand
Societal Trends That Contribute to "The Craze"
Scientific Understanding Relevant to the Issue
Impact of Low Carb on the Future Food Supply and How the Supply Can be Managed
Can Technology Help in this Case?
Conclusions
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"If the assumption is made, for the sake of discussion, that low carb diets, for better or worse, become the norm in the 21st century, there are definite outcomes that the international food supply can expect. Generally, the demand for grains, rice, certain fruits and vegetables will surely decrease noticeably, because simply put, people will not be consuming and therefore not buying them (Cetron, et al, 2005). Conversely, the demand for animal-based products such as raw and processed meats, eggs, cheese and other dairy products will skyrocket.
Keeping this supply/demand curve in mind, it is reasonable to assume that if the demand for animal products increases and agricultural products decreases, that it will actually even out as agricultural products are needed to raise and feed the animals that will be "processed" as food."
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