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Papers On Nutrition & Exercise
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The Physiological Effects of Sodium:
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This 4 page paper discusses the physicological effects of sodium on the human body. Overuse of sodium can lead to high blood pressure, and this paper discusses the process by which this happens. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: GSSodium.rtf
The Pros and Cons of Vegetarianism
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This 10 page paper considers the
issue of vegetarianism, the consumption of vegetable-based diet, and
reflects upon both the positives and negatives of this choice.
Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: MHvegeta.wps
The Relationship Between Being Fit And Being Healthy
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This 8 page paper begins with the definition of fitness, what does it mean to be fit, what is really required to achieve health-related fitness and what are the components of fitness? The rest of the paper explains and discusses the correlations between fitness, physical activity and chronic illness and other conditions. Research has revealed that regular physical exercise lowers the risk of contracting any number of diseases as well as increasing endurance, strength, health and mental alertness. The many benefits of exercise and the negative consequences of a lack of physical activity are identified. A special section is devoted to the elderly and how regular physical activity, including weight training, helps to reduce the risk of or the severity of numerous conditions. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PGfithl.rtf
The Relationship Between Excercise And Hypertension
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A 10 page paper that describes the correlation between excercise and reduction in propensity for hypertension. There is a link between weight, cardio-vascular health and excercise that directly impacts hypertension, and literature and studies support the belief that weight reduction and increased cardio-vascular health through excercise can demonstrate decreases in the occurance and reoccurence of hypertension in adults. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Hyperten.wps
The Sociology of Food and The Advertising Market
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This is a 7 page paper discussing the sociology of food and the advertising market. The sociology of food has recently been used by advertisers in the food industry so best describe the process of conforming the acceptance of food products into the needs and norms of society. While foods have different meanings that are already defined within society and these meanings are sociologically based on class, age, gender and cultural factors, advertisers may work within existing meanings or may attempt to expand the definitions of food with innovative campaigns. While traditionally, advertisements have been seen as negative aspects of a society, recent campaigns by U.K. national food and health organizations are using the processes of advertising to try and promote the increased use of healthy products on the market.
Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: TJfoods1.rtf
The Solution for Obesity
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This 5 page paper defines obesity and goes on to explore solutions. The paper argues that diet and exercise is a good overall solution to obesity in society but will not cure all cases. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA228Oby.rtf
To Be Or Not To Be: Thin That Is
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This five-page-paper explores the American
obsessions with dieting. It details various pit falls and problems to the world of dieting
and sheds light on why these things are happening. Bibliography lists five sources.
Filename: CWhumdie.wps
Varying Recommendations for Sodium Intake for Children and Infants
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A 10 page overview of the varying recommendations for sodium intake in infants and children and the conditions which necessitate those recommendations. Includes a detailed discussion of the comparative levels of sodium in human breast milk, infant formulas, and the milk of goats as cows. Provides an overview of differing sodium intake recommendations. Emphasizes that the benefits of restricting sodium intake are often controversial but that this restriction may be warranted in children with special dietary concerns, such as those with nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, Duchene muscular dystrophy, Becker muscular dystrophy, and a variety of heart conditions. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PPsodiu2.wps
Vitamins And Their Benefits
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5 pages in length. Vitamins are vital in lessening both the development and severity of cancer by limiting the production of carcinogens and mutagens. Particularly effective are vitamins A, C and E in their ability to detract the mutagens from forming in the digestive tract. Additionally, they bring down the amount of fecal mutagens, which are responsible for decreasing the effect of initiators and promoters. It has been suggested that when
combined, retinoids, tocopherol and ascorbate may have a synergistic effect upon the system as a means by which certain cancers develop. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLCvitmn.wps
Weight and Society:
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This 6 page paper examines how societal pressures are influencing girls and teens to strive for excessive thinness. This paper highlights the negative associations that pop culture places on weight and also focuses on the effects of other influences, such as family, peers, etc. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: GSFittin.rtf
Weight Watchers 1998
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A 5 page paper discussing the program and the different types of plans available for weight loss and a healthy lifestyle. Included is a brief history of the company. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: WeightW.wps
